Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Saturday, February 21, 2009

San Francisco

Bob's Donuts is my favorite place on earth.


The Primavera mexican  tent at the market at the Ferry Building on Saturdays is great. They always have the longest line but its worth the wait. 

Friday, February 13, 2009

Italy

Mountain Drive
Drive from Bassano to Cortina or Dobbiaco. Go through Alleghe and Selva di Cadore. Get out at the top of the Passo Giau, its fucking beautiful. 

On the way back, take SR48 and get out at the top of Falzarego and take the gondola up to the top.



Venice
I don't care how many tourists are there or how smelly it is, I love this place. It is the most magical place on earth.
Best Restaurant: Alla Madonna. It's written up a lot but it is fucking perfect. Go there. 

Favorite Place, Period: Basilica dei Frari. 

 The Biennale is great, of course.

Lido is kind of weird and can be gross, especially parts of the free beach (shown here). But its a fun adventure and I highly recommend it.



Bassano Del Grappa
There are a lot of old people here, but its fucking great. 


Best Grocery: Venzo.

Best Pasticceria: Dolce Bassano. 

Positano
Best Hotel: Palazzo Murat. The town is full of amazing hotels but this one has really great character and a great location. There is hotel boat that is complementary to guests that goes out twice a day along the coast and it so beautiful and relaxing. The beach can get so crowded and hot, the boat is a nice break. The driver cuts up fruit while you're out.


Istanbul/ Copenhagen

ALL THINGS COOL... ACCORDING TO ME. Travel and food. I wish I knew of a travel blog written by someone who is actually cool and has good taste and since I can't find one and am cool and have good taste, I will write my own. 

Istanbul
I will begin with the coolest bar I visited. Araf. It is in Taksim. You have to walk up like four flights of stairs and the place is really cool. 
                                                          
                                           

The best textile shop I have ever been to was in the Grand Bazaar, Egin

Stop at a Turkish delight and baklava shop in Sultanahmet. 

Buy Simit from someone on the street.

Watch a soccer game in the street in Taksim.

                                            

Copenhagen
Best bakery: Skt. Peder's Bageri on Skt. Peders Straede. Seriously, best baked goods I have ever had.

                                             

Best Stores: Weekday MTWTFSS. map. The address is Vestergade 23. 
Henrik Vibskov. map. The address is Krystalgade 6.

Best Brunch: Landromat Cafe. map. Sit outside. 

                                             
 Go to the beach! This is Klampenborg. When you're there, walk to Bakken, the oldest amusement park in the world.

                                             
Most Fun: Distortion. 

                                             
Midsummer. Go to a beach and there will be a bonfire and fun.