I visited the Malvern Buttery, a suburban Philadelphia café with self-serve food and communal seating. I tried pork, bean, and kale soup, bread and butter, canelé, sea salt sable, and café au lait with vanilla. The soup was flavorful but a bit bean-heavy for my taste. The desserts were outstanding, and the ambiance made it worth the visit.
Read MoreA visit to Barbuzzo before a show at Kimmel Center was a hit. The small, bustling restaurant in Philadelphia offered a flavorful experience. The Burata from Puglia, Roasted Bone Marrow, and Salted Caramel Budino left a lasting impression. Despite the noisy atmosphere, the delectable dishes secured Barbuzzo a spot on the revisit list.
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During my trip to Miami Art Week, I explored Art Basel and numerous satellite fairs, discovering remarkable artworks. Notable pieces included Teppei Kanji’s exhibit at Jane Lombard Gallery, Shawn Huckins’ “Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1” at Modernism, Inc., and Lucas Simões’ “Abismo 50” at Lora Reynolds Gallery. Other highlights ranged from Doug Aitken’s “END” to Sheila Hicks’ “Nine Masters of Linen.”
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The Artful Epicure 