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All this talk of skiing makes us hungry for something that sticks to the bones. Something that dishes out warm comfort in a bowl. And we have to say, the Slovenians may just do that best. Besides having some of the best off-the-grid skiing in Europe, Slovenia is one of the most exciting up-and-coming culinary destinations. The foundation of this…

FOOD, Main Dishes, Recipes

- The Travel Concierge - January 2022

The Oscars Dinner: Wolfgang Puck’s Chicken Pot Pie

Where do they serve 800 stone crab claws, 30 pounds of 24-karat gold dust and 1,400 bottles of Champagne? That would be the Governor’s Ball, which for over 24 years, has been helmed by Wolfgang Puck. While this year does look different, we’re honoring the Oscars with Puck’s famous chicken pot pie and passion fruit margaritas, both staples of the…

FOOD, Main Dishes

- The Travel Concierge - April 2021

The Swedish Feast

The Swedes sure know how to make a smorgasbord, which is their next-level version of the buffet. We’ve created this menu at home, inspired by the first smorgasbord that I went to as a six year old in the suburbs of Chicago. I still remember with awe what seemed like food for as far as the eye could see. And…

FOOD, Main Dishes

- The Travel Concierge - January 2021

The Lobster Cobb Salad Recipe

The existence of this salad is proof that healthy can both look beautiful and taste damned good. This is the salad you place on the buffet for a weekend brunch or a weekday pick-me-up. It looks complicated, but it’s nothing more than assembly, especially when you buy the lobster pre-cooked from Eataly. Our Lobster Cobb Salad recipe is a dish…

FOOD, Main Dishes, Recipes

- The Travel Concierge - January 2021