Barcelona: Go for the architecture, stay for the food A.J. Twist March 10, 2024 1038 ...l history of this great creative mind and his career. La Sagrada Familia – under construction for 140 years Photo: AJ Twist About a twenty-minute walk further we found ourselves at the foot of another Gaudi masterpiece and a 140 year (and counting) construction project, La Sagrada Família. This is one of Europe’s most famous basilicas and is indeed a site to behold! Here swarms of tourists gather for tours of the cathedral with construction cranes...
Montrealers finding Plattsburgh more attractive than ever The Montrealer May 11, 2011 7886 ...yan was serving. This place has an excellent soup, salad and bread bar. It comes with all main entrees or can be ordered as a meal for $10. I highly recommend the prime rib. For fish lovers, the salmon comes highly recommended. As a side, the loaded mashed potatoes are superb. Save room for dessert; they serve up a fabulous hot fudge sundae. For reservations call 518-563-0920. Its open for lunch seven days a week, (11:30 am to 3 pm); dinner Monday...
Thoroughbreds and Aspen Grille lead the pack as Myrtle culinary delights mikecohen October 25, 2015 7896 ...duroc pork chop, the Cedar Springs domestic lamb rack, local pan seared flounder and shrimp, market fresh fish, pan roasted Ashley Farms duck breast, pan roasted Springer Mountain Farm`s chicken breast, shrimp and grits, filet mignon, angus beef New York strip and ribeye, seared New Bedford sea scallops and the braised black angus short ribs. The latter three were our choices and they were each spectacular – the short ribs cutting like butter and...
Marvelous Martinique Julie Kalan January 30, 2015 8207 ...aude (website is only in French) www.pnr-martinique.com La Savane des Esclaves (website is only in French) www.lasavanedesesclaves.fr...
Heavenly villa escapes in Jamaica Michele Peterson March 19, 2017 7063 ...e icons and celebrities due to its seclusion, prime oceanfront setting and understated glamour. The property features 36 guest rooms in the Ralph Lauren-designed Pineapple House and 27 privately owned villas, available for rent in full or as suites. Tucked among the rolling hills of the property, stone walkways wind through cascades of bougainvillea to hideaways such as Villa 11, featured in the film “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” starring Angel...
Arab World Festival of Montreal – October 28-November 13 LiveEvents October 22, 2016 3389 ...m fugitives came across one another and cohabited, along with the first Gypsies who arrived on the Iberian Peninsula, through whom flamenco music emerged. La Banda Morisca is a flamenco and Arab-Andalusian septet originating in the rich musical soil formed by the many civilizations that crossed this land overflowing with musicians, poets and adventurers. Consisting of musicians from diverse origins, some of whom were part of the famous group Radio...
Arab World Festival of Montreal – October 24 to November 8, various locations LiveEvents October 24, 2014 4502 ...lectures and films. Performing Arts (partial list) [one_half] www.laplacedesarts.com October 29 Cinquième Salle, Place Des Arts Élans Flamenco October 30 Salle Bourgie www.laplacedesarts.com October 30 Cinquième Salle, Place Des Arts [/one_half] [one_half_last] www.laplacedesarts.com November 1 Cinquième Salle, Place Des Arts www.laplacedesarts.com November 2 Salle Claude-Léveillée, Place Des Arts www.laplacedesarts.com November 8 Théâtre Maisonn...
St. Maarten – a Caribbean treat The Montrealer October 12, 2008 5402 ...26 years. St. Maarten is booming with tourism – several new big hotels are under construction. Condominiums are also being built and sold, reflecting the stability of the government, the economy and the future value of real estate investments. The government recognizes the importance of its role in providing a solid infrastructure, beginning with the beautiful new Princess Juliana Airport, to the lovely beaches, the state of the art cruise pier, a...
