A Taste of Provence in America Chez Papa | San Francisco, California This article also appears on TripAdvisor. We had dinner at Chez Papa in San Francisco on Halloween night October 2013…. The restaurant was full and people were still lining up. Mind you it is a small dinning room with an open kitchen … Only a couple of exterior tables were available and since...
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Cacciatori In Imperia – Great fresh fish and pesto Ristorante Salvo Cacciatori | Imperia, Italy This article also appears on TripAdvisor. I had the pleasure of eating at Salvo Cacciatori twice during my stay , the week of June 10th while in Imperia … It is an elegant place with truly great service and food. On both occasions I ordered fresh catch of day that...
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Gusto friendly and comfortable dinning al fresco Gusto Food & Beverage Co. | Imperia, Italy This article also appears on TripAdvisor. Gusto is an institution in Imperia , great Italian food served with a smile, it is also a sophisticated enoteca with great wines from all over Italy. I enjoyed it every time I visited Imperia in particular at lunch on the patio and early...
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Hotel Rossini a pearl on the Italian Riviera Rossini al Teatro | Imperia, Italy This article also appears on TripAdvisor. I had the pleasure of staying 2 years in a row at Hotel Rossini in Imperia, in May 2012 and June 2013… The service is execellent and the place has that subdued contemporary elegance that makes it very comfortable. My particular thanks are to the...
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I am taking off today , Tuesday April 5th, from Toronto to Rome, the start of a journey that will take me from there to Verona . I will attend Vinitaly which by all accounts is the most important wine trade show in Italy. It lasts 4 days and attracts people from all over the world. I will be looking at some good Northern Italian...
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