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ajaelee · 4 years

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22-hour road trip, one real meal, one restaurant to choose. We chose wisely: The Fig Tree Restaurant.

Unpretentious but elegant, professional but warmly personal, cozy but private. The food? About as close to perfect as one could hope.

Free advice: Ask to be served by Edward. Ask when you make the reservation. Wait for him if you have to. Because you want Edward to just choose your meal for you.

We always ask our servers what their favorites are. Usually, they point to the most expensive items. As did Edward. But there was a sincerity about him, a genuine eagerness to advocate for his choices. So we went it & loved every bite of them.

We started with the fois gras, which is what drew us here. It was both seasoned & cooked perfectly, a melt-in-your-mouth dream for this unapologetic carnivore. The accompanying chutney was a well-matched foil of sweet-tart tastes and toothy-crunchy textures. The foie gras and the chutney each were outstanding on their own: neither needed the other — but together they were divine.

Then chorizo-stuffed calamari. I adore squid in all its manifestations, so I didn’t even read the description closely. It’s not deep-fried or breaded except for 2 perfectly done tentacles, so small they are almost garnish. But the main bit is a little 3-inch football, a tiny whole squid, filled with house-made chorizo. Alone, it might have been too salty + bold for more than one bight, but paved with the eggplant agrodolce, it was wonderful. Had there been a teaspoon or two more of the roasted pepper puree, it would have been perfection.

My husband’s lamb tenderloin was undeniably good. But what I loved about his dish was the supporting actors: the risotto, surprisingly flavored with a raisin-mint agrodolce, and the pistachio gremolata, which I need to replicate at home.

But the real star of the show was my dish, the one you could tell Edward really loved: the Chilean sea bass & lobster with saffron risotto on lobster ragu. I know what you are thinking: lobster in North Carolina? (My mom said the same thing.) But this beat out anything In Main or Massachusetts. Lobsteriest lobster ever. Like lobster-infused lobster meat. You know how a fruity Jelly Belly is more fruity than the real fruit? It was like a Jelly Belly lobster, but cooked to perfect tenderness, as was the sea bass.

I could eaten a vat of the saffron-lover's risotto all by itself. But what really has me wanting to lick the plate was that lobster “ragu." If you love lobster bisque, you’ll want to lick your plate, too.

Ed chose my dessert, too: chèvre cheesecake. Not what I would've pricked, but I loved it. I loved it so much that I finished off the distracting guava topping, yummy crust, & blueberry sauce so I could enjoy the chèvre cheesecake all naked and pure. But the best thing on the plate? The house-made honey ice cream.

But the real dessert winner was the limoncello custard. It had sounded, on the menu, a tad overreaching, even pretentious, with its thyme pain de genes, toasted pine nuts, & black gelee, its candied orange zest and ricotta gelato. But no: it was a perfect combination of items, each delightful on its own... but magic when assembled on one’s tongue.

And that is the real, rare gift of The Fig Tree: combining perfectly executed elements in unexpected ways so that the end result far exceeds the sum of its parts.

It might just be worth scheduling some overnight layovers at CLT to Uber on over here. I'll have to start scheduling my flights around Edwards schedule.

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zillowcondo · 6 years

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On the Hotlist in April and Win a Pair of Luxury Shoes

The month of April is known for its flower blossom, showers and of course for April Fool’s Day and Easter. Spring is finally in the air and we can enjoy longer, lighter days. It’s the perfect time to get out and about and make the most of the warmer weather. We have some great suggestions for things to do in April, together with style tips and restaurant recommendations. There’s also a fantastic competition to win a luxurious pair of ladies shoes, so read on to find out how to enter.

April Events

The English National Opera is renowned for its groundbreaking performances and for making this art form accessible to a wide audience. The company has a new production of La Traviata by Verdi, running from 3-18 April 2018. It’s actually the most frequently performed opera in the world. ENO also have a new seasonal menu in the stylish Edwardian dining room at the London Coliseum.

Style File

Now is the time to shake up your beauty regime and to try some innovative new products. We’re particularly taken with the No. 1 Nourishing Face Serum by Vanderohe. This British luxury beauty brand founded by Olivia Thorpe is entirely organic. The face serum is made from the finest oils, sourced in their country of origin. Organic apricot kernel, frankincense, Roman chamomile, neroli, rose otto, myrhh, rose geranium, grapeseed, lavender, rosehip and cedarwood oils form a highly potent serum. It’s so nourishing that many users are able to replace their arsenal of beauty products with this one moisturizer. The packaging is stylish too, featuring botanical sketches of the ingredients and 10% of profits are donated to the Marine Savers Programme in the Baa Atoll, Maldives. It comes in a regular 30 ml size or handy 10 ml travel bottle, perfect for in-flight moisturizing.

SmoothSkin is well known for its groundbreaking IPL devices. Their new SmoothSkin Muse is the most advanced home hair removal device on the market for use at home. It automatically selects the best light intensity for your skin tone and has a built in UV filter to avoid any skin damage. In an independent study, 96% of women who tried it would recommend it to their friends. Treating the whole body takes less than 20 minutes and the device has unlimited flashes. They held their launch at Dalloway Terrace, which has a gorgeous floral wall.

New aesthetic wellness clinic W One Knightsbridge is sure to be a hit. Founded by Dr Amanda Wong-Powell, it specializes in facial rejuvenation, skin peels, hormone balancing programs and medical facial. Lead Medical Director, Dr Terry Loong, has over 10 years experience in the aesthetic industry.

One of the most relaxing bath oils we have come across is Olverum, a blend of 10 pure essential oils. Siberian fir needle, rosemary, lemon, eucalpytus, lavandin, juniper, lime, geranium, verbena and lavender are combined to great effect. Not only does it smell amazing but it works wonders to relieve stress and sore muscles. Try it after a workout, before going to sleep or if you have a cold and want to boost your immune system. You only need half a capful so your skin will absorb virtually all the oil and there’ll be no greasy residue in the bath afterwards.

Travel Tales

There are some stunning luxury spas in Thailand and we take a tour of several of the best in Krabi, Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai and Phuket. South Thailand island hopping is great fun, taking traditional long-tail boats or speedboats. Check out our vlog to see some of the most scenic places on the Andaman coast.

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Florida is another of our favourite destinations and there are many great things to do in Sarasota County, like visiting The Ringling. It’s the State Art Museum for Florida and houses the historic Asolo theater, an impressive museum of art and Ca’ D’ Zan mansion as well as the famous circus museum. The new Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion features 68 glass artworks from 5 continents. We share our pick of the best beaches and restaurants in Sarasota County, Florida.

Wining and Dining

OSH is a fantastic new restaurant in Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge. Spread over three floors of an elegant Georgian townhouse, it includes a cocktail bar, private lounge and dining areas. Specializing in Central Asian cuisine, it showcases the intercultural heritage of the region. Blending the best traditional and contemporary influences, OSH takes you on a culinary journey along the Silk Route.

We were impressed with how healthy the food is, particularly the soups and salads. Persimmon, pomegranate and tangerine was a novel combination that worked really well, whilst tiger prawns with crispy sweet potato in a chilli sauce were a moreish treat. OSH has a market section where you can purchase a wide variety of traditional Uzbek fruits and vegetables to take home. These are delivered from Central Asia on a daily basis, so everything is extremely fresh. Pickled Asian cherry tomatoes were bursting with flavour and an Uzbek tomato carpaccio was equally delicious. We also recommend the Kamtchatka King Crab with red caviar and avocado mousse. Shashlik is a popular dish of grilled and skewered fish or meat cubes popular in Central Asia. OSH has a great selection of these, such as the Chilean sea bass with lemon and ginger or the duck, lemongrass and honey shashlik. There’s an extensive wine list and artisanal cocktails to enjoy with your meal. Save room for the superb desserts including the signature honey cake, sour cream cake or fresh fruit sorbets.

Chocolate is one of our guilty pleasures yet thanks to OCTO chocolate it’s now guilt-free…This dairy-free, organic chocolate is also vegan friendly, gluten-free and soy-free. They use the highest grade organic Coconut Blossom Nectar as a natural sweetener and the best cocoa beans sourced only from ecological farms. It’s a lovely range of craft chocolate bars, nuts and figs covered with chocolate. Our personal favourite are the dates covered in raw chocolate. If you mention code Suze10x when purchasing before midnight on 8 April 2018 you’ll receive 10% off and a free bonus product – a Raw Chocolate Bar with Goji Berries.

Win A Pair of Luxury Handmade Shoes

Talking of winning, we have a great competition for you this month, to win a pair of luxury espadrilles or shoes of your choice from Zaccys London. The brand was created by Meg Cope, a former consultant eye surgeon who took a career break when her youngest son Zac was diagnosed with leukemia. Thankfully Zac was cured and Meg named her new venture after him. The collection is designed in London and handmade in Spain by the factory that manufactures Louboutin, McQueen and Valentino shoes.

What really sets Zaccys shoes apart is how comfortable they are. With a signature insole for breathable support, full leather lining and a high density memory foam layer they provide all day comfort. Natural cork wedges are excellent shock absorbers and all the shoes are showerproof. Each pair of Zaccys shoes comes with a stylish shoe bag and the company donates £5/€5 to two children’s charities. Whether you choose these gorgeous Gisele Sunset Wedge Sandals with a mid heel height, a pair of Cinderella metallic mule slides or a Cristina High Wedge Sandal, you’re sure to look a million dollars.

Let us know in the comments which design from Zaccys London you would like to win and follow the steps below to enter. Best of luck and have a lovely April!

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rabbitcruiser · 1 month

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William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach, CA

William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach is located near the historic town of San Simeon along California State Route 1, in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It is named for newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst (1863–1951), whose family is closely associated with the area.

William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach is located in northern San Simeon, California, directly below historic Hearst Castle in San Luis Obispo County. William Randolph Hearst State Beach, or "The Cove" as it is locally known, was the hub of trade and shipping in the area, which was once home to the Hearst family newspaper empire.

Before the 1800s the land was known to be inhabited by the Chumash. In the mid-1830s, Mission San Miguel was built and by the early 1850s a small Portuguese whaling village had been built on the peninsula jutting out into the sea. Over the course of ten years the small village managed to hunt down some 370 whales. Though records of what type of whales were not kept, it is assumed the majority of the whales were gray and humpbacks, as these are the whales that are commonly spotted in the area. This village was short-lived, because only ten years after it was built a severe drought caused the town to move to find fresh water.

George Hearst bought nearly 50,000 acres, establishing the ground work for his son William's empire. The Hearst family owned all the land as far as the eye could see from their castle until the early 1950s when the family donated a huge section of land to the state and sold miles of shoreline to be reserved for public use. The pier George Hearst built in the 1800s no longer exists, but a new one was built in the 1900s just a few hundred yards down the beach that now stands in its place. Today the beach is a California state beach.

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rabbitcruiser · 2 months

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Morro Bay, CA

Morro Bay (Morro, Spanish for "Hill") is a seaside city in San Luis Obispo County, California. Located on the Central Coast of California, the city population was 10,757 as of the 2020 census, up from 10,234 at the 2010 census. The town overlooks Morro Bay, a natural embayment with an all-weather small craft commercial and recreational harbor.

The prehistory of Morro Bay relates to Chumash settlement, particularly near the mouth of Morro Creek. At least as early as the Millingstone Horizon thousands of years before present, there was an extensive settlement along the banks and terraces above Morro Creek. A tribal site on present-day Morro Bay was named tsɨtqawɨ, Obispeño for "Place of the Dogs".

The first European land exploration of Alta California, the Spanish Portolá expedition, came down Los Osos Valley and camped near today's Morro Bay on September 8, 1769. Franciscan missionary and expedition member Juan Crespí noted in his diary that "we saw a great rock in the form of a round morro".

The first recorded Filipinos to visit America arrived at Morro Bay on October 18, 1587, from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza; one of whom was killed by local Native Americans while scouting ahead.

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