When it comes to authentic bouillabaisse, there’s only one place that truly matters: Marseille, the birthplace of this iconic Provençal fish stew. While many restaurants claim to serve the “real thing,” three establishments stand above the rest as the guardians of tradition and masters of this complex culinary art And, over the past twenty years … Read more
I’ve eaten my way through four continents, grabbed quick bites in airport lounges from Bangkok to San Francisco, and sat down for proper meals in more cities than my retired passport has stamps for. And somewhere between all those miles, all those meals, and all those moments of culinary discovery, one truth became absolutely, irrefutably … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot about breakfast lately. Not just any breakfast, but specifically the kind you get when staying at hotels across different continents. Have you ever noticed how a hotel breakfast in Europe feels like an entirely different experience than one in America? Trust me, it’s not just your imagination. This week, I … Read more
In the old days, we used to say getting “out of the office” to work somewhere else was taking a break. Now, for me, it’s getting out of the house. You have to realize that I’ve been working from home since the dawn of time. Back in the ’70s, it was calling in scores late … Read more
When colleagues dismiss sophisticated AI implementations with phrases like “oh that’s just your AI,” they inadvertently expose their own technological illiteracy and psychological biases. This reductive commentary reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of modern AI capabilities and reveals deeper issues of workplace envy and resistance to innovation. The Knowledge Divide The “just AI” dismissal reveals a … Read more
Remember when traveling felt like an adventure rather than an endurance test? When hotel staff greeted you with genuine smiles instead of automated emails? When dining out meant being pampered, not just fed? Yeah, me too—and I miss those days more than I care to admit. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, especially … Read more
There’s a certain expectation when you step into a Starbucks: efficiency, consistency, and—if we’re being aspirational—a semblance of the café experience. But lately, that rhythm feels broken. Starbucks, once the master of orchestrated chaos, now feels oddly out of sync. Starbucks has lost its rhythm. When a simple order like an espresso and warmed muffin … Read more
Silicon Valley Bank has released its 2024 State of the Wine Industry Report, which highlights the challenges facing the wine industry. The report reveals that wine sales have been declining for the past three years, with volume sales expected to continue to decrease in 2024. The report also states that spirits sales are expected to … Read more
Recently, while in Budapest and then in Cagliari, I really got back into tea, which in turn led me to start to explore honey. You see, honey, in its splendid variety, offers a glimpse into the diverse landscapes and cultures of our world. From the floral fields of Europe to the diverse ecosystems of the … Read more
Lately, I’ve been drinking more tea each day. That led me to want to know which organic tea brands are the best. As a result of my research, I found how the organic tea market is blossoming with brands that offer quality and taste and focus on sustainability, health, and ethical sourcing. In a deep … Read more
