From classic and elaborate forms of Mediterranean Revival - Spanish Moorish, Italian Baroque to the simplistic lines of Streamline Art Deco and everything in between, including the tropical and nauticalperspectives, and the newer 1950's inspired trend, Miami Modern, or MiMo, prevalent in the North Shore and Normandy Isles district. Each building is a case study in stunning architecture.
Read MoreOf Days Gone By- Chicago and Le Creperie
I fell in love, I broke my heart, I made the best of friends and carried back with me a life time of memories when I moved back to India. There was not a day that went by when I reminded myself that I was lucky to live in the most beautiful city in the world.
Read MoreNana's Japanese Cafe- A Hidden Gem, Alfred, NY
Nana's Japanese Cafe was my go to lunch place while I was blowing glass in Alfred. It is a unique little cafe run by a Japanese lady called Nana. On a street of typical college restaurants and bars that serve sandwiches and pizzas, I found Nana's fascinating, healthy and not very expensive. Nana's was my first encounter with Japanese food....
Read MoreThe Crustacean Adventure- Washington D.C,
I could hear the harmonica, drums and sax in my head as we walked around the large plaza surrounded by the fresh catch of the day. Live crabs being sold by the dozens. $50 for 2.5 dozens of the large male blue crabs. Plates of fresh oyesters to shuck, one of the best ceviches I have ever eaten. We even bought some crawfish to try. The place was alive and vibrant.
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