Charlottesville, Virginia offers a blend of history, culture, and Southern charm. It’s a haven for foodies with upscale hotels, cocktail bars, acclaimed restaurants like C&O, legendary bagel spots, chocolatiers, patisseries, and elegant lunch experiences at Marigold. Wine enthusiasts can explore the region’s best wineries like Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard, and art lovers can visit the Fralin Art Museum and the iconic Rotunda at the University of Virginia.
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Restaurant Pastel, co-owned by Morris and Kabir Kapoor, is a hot spot in Old Town Montréal offering complex, deconstructed dishes. Head Chef Louis Deligianis, with experience from renowned establishments, curates an ever-changing menu. The restaurant focuses on personal connections, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Options include a 9-course tasting menu or a 3-course menu with wine pairing.
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Bouillon Bilk, located in Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles neighborhood, offers modern eclectic cuisine with a French influence in a minimalist-chic space. The dishes, like shrimp ceviche and duck with cauliflower puree, are delicately prepared, and the wine selection from local and imported wineries is curated by sommelier Nicolas Charron Boucher. A must-visit for refined dining in a relaxed setting.
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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.
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The Artful Epicure 