Leo’s List of Restaurants for 2020

As an event planner and foodie, I have spent over three decades planning cocktails, dinners and parties and I know there are four basic elements that need to be in unison to have a great dinner in a restaurant.   Space, Ambience, Service and of course Food and Drink.  Let’s break that down: The space needs to…

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Charcuterie Boards

Charcuterie is the French art of cooking dedicated to cured or prepared meats such as ham, pâté, terrines, sausages and confit.  These items are served all together on a long planche (wooden board) and are to be shared as a group.  Truly the most wonderful thing about a charcuterie board is its versatility and so…

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The Price of Art 1.0

Everyone is nervous about paying for art.   Its very subjective and so attributing a price to it may be quite difficult.  Of course, one’s own budget must also be taken into consideration, as it makes no sense to buy something you cannot afford.  To broach the subject, I’ve drawn up a few parameters to help…

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Leo’s List of Restaurants for 2019

As an event planner and foodie, I have spent three decades planning cocktails, parties and dinners and I can tell you that there are four basic elements that need to be aligned in order to have a great dinner in a restaurant.  The space needs to have a nice flow and make one feel comfortable. Many…

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A New Year: Looking Forward

It can be daunting tying big life changes to a specific date, like the 1st of January, but no doubt, there is a huge burst of energy available around the New Year to support you in making and keeping new habits and changes in place.  “With the new day comes new strengths and new thoughts’,…

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