When diplomats descend on this sleepy Swiss town for high-level talks, it’s easy to get stuck in a lobby, choosing the most moderately-priced sandwich on the highest-priced hotel menu you’ve ever seen. If $50 burgers and $35 gin & tonics are your thing, I can highly recommend the lobby of the Intercontinental Hotel. But for a more authentically Alpine experience, … Read More
Four things to eat in Ukraine… With a side of fat
Ukraine has been called the “breadbasket” of Europe — as the second largest country, and with acres and acres of plains, it is home to some of the most fertile farmland on the continent. Which means eating in Ukraine has a lot to do with what’s grown: grains, root vegetables, farm animals, and fruit orchards. There are fine dining restaurants … Read More