Best quiche ever: La Maja, Altea (nice view of Mediterranean Sea)
Artichoke confit with Spanish jamon serrano: Restaurante Mi Casa, Albir
Beef Pho (Vietnamese soup: Be Katsu, Albir
Burrata Salad: L’Etiquette, Altea
Seafood and avocado arepas (Venezuelan cornmeal used as sandwiches): You Lounge, Albir
Goat cheese salad with sesame seed croutons: La Maja, Altea
These are some of my favorite food finds in the Costa Blanca area of Spain, including a couple of my own:
Jon Dragon Roll: Be Katsu. Albir; and other Vietnamese and Japanese food offerings (which I don’t remember the name of)
Scallops with leeks: Ma Maison, Altea
Bouillabaisse: Sabor, Altea
Asparagus tortilla: Ceverceria Ca Pepi, Alfaz
Chopitos (baby squid): Ca Pere, Altea
Goat cheese salad with duck gizzards confit: L’Etiquette, Altea with Mediterranean sea view
Homemade (casera) Korean crispy fried chicken, roasted cauliflower and other ingredients in spicy Korean gochujang sauce.
Tuna and avocado rolls: Hasaki Sushi, Altea
Escargot (no comments please): Belgomar, Albir
Homemade: miso, sambal chicken wings and green beans, plus sauteed mushrooms
Reminiscing on some of my favorite travel spots. This one is about my last trip to San Francisco, and some of the interesting sights we experienced.
Top of the Mark (Mark Hopkins Hotel with panoramic view of the city) where I enjoyed swing dancing to Stompy Jones
Crazy candy store with gigantic treats and other entertaining items
One of the outdoor food stands, obviously this is the creme brulee cart
Interesting building from San Francisco’s China Town, the largest China town outside of China
Chinatown’s R & G Lounge. Authentic and delicious food. Been there several times, as did Anthony Bourdain, I later learned
Graffiti in China Town
Moon Pies and other bakery goods in China Town
Selection of Chinese teas in China Town
Here are some photos from a recent trip my son, Michael Marlen-Starr and I took in Cordoba and Sevilla. I highly recommend Cordoba, with its beautiful flowered patios; Roman, Muslim and Christian history; small town feel with friendly people and great food; plus live music and dance venues.
Patio of our Cordoba B&B
Roman temple at Cordoba
Mezquita: Cordoba
Narrowest street in Cordoba: Michael and me
Organ: Mezquita Cordoba
Roman bridge: Cordoba
Mezquita: Cordoba
Mezquita: Cordoba
King Alfonso: Alcazar Cordoba
Garden at Alcazar, Cordoba
After a short trip via train, we arrived for a short visit of Sevilla. Here is one view of the Cathedral of Sevilla
Stained glass window: Sevilla cathedral
Tomb of Christopher Columbus: Sevilla Cathedral
Former minaret at Sevilla cathedral
Perro Negro: Altea, bacalao with clams (bacalao con almejas)
Interrmezzo: Albir, lobster and mussels in Thai sauce (bogavante y mejillones en salsa Thai)
Tragantua Gran Taberna: Benidorm, octopus in garlic olive oil (pulpo al ajillo)
La Capella: Altea, Jamon bellota iberico
La Favorita Taberna: Benidorm, tapa with serrano ham, crab and shrimp (tapa con jamon serrano, cangrejo y gamba)
Sabor: Altea, carpaccio
Cerveceria Casa Juan: Alfaz, asparagus tortilla (tortilla con espárrago)
La Maja: Altea, cod on black rice (bacalao con arroz negro)
Blau Bellaguarda: Altea, roasted lamb with roasted veggies (cordero al horno con verduras asadas)
House of Jarl, Altea, brunch with paté, chorizo, perfectly cooked egg, cheeses, salad, potato with creme fraiche and dill
Rainbow seen from La Maja restaurant in Altea
3-17-18 (arcoiris)
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