As an avid reader of travel guidebooks, I have to say sometimes it's easy to go on overload. I'm an information junkie and when I travel, I want to know as much as possible about the destinations I'm heading to.
It's Red, White and Blue day tomorrow. So Happy 4th of July to all fellow Americans. Funnily enough, I came across this great site by British retailer, Red Candy. Red Candy celebrates all things red. Great if you're a fan of modern design. They also have a nice selection of British chef Nigella Lawson's kitchen ware and some funky clocks. All in red (and a bit of silver) of course.
Dallas is not as in your face as New York City or San Francisco in terms of finding great food and restaurants. But as a cosmopolitan and truly global city, Dallas has plenty to offer the global foodie...you just have to know where to go.
Websites:
Parigi - Parigirestaurant.com
Toulouse - ToulouseCafeandBar.com
The Londoner - The LondonerAddison.com
Cafe Madrid - CafeMadrid-Dallas.com
Photo Credits: Agency Dreamstime
Latin American Culture is kind of a mystery to me. I've never ventured to the lands south of the United States. It's on the radar though. And in preparation for that adventure, we're chatting with interior designer and owner of LAMA designs - Christine Martinez. Christine gives us the scoop on modern Latin American style and her favorite places to travel in South America.
- Denise
Websites:
It's a Mod Mod World - Interview with Christine Martinez. Listen here!
LAMA Designs - www.lamadesigns.com
The Black Eyed Peas have a coolness factor that just is. I don't know what it is. But man, I just love this video.
Watch it here!
- Denise
Brazilian cuisine is as rich as the country's diverse cultural heritage. Drawing from indigenous African and Portuguese roots, Brazil's culinary traditions emphasize the flavorful ingredients of each region. Northeastern fish stews infused with spices and amber-hued dende oil (reflecting the African influences of the area) are contrasted with the barbequed meats of the more European-style southern states.
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