Luxury Travel Review  

By Elena del Valle and photos by Gary Cox
A fabulous dining experience for me is a combination of several things: extraordinary food that makes my heart sing with every bite, a harmonious wine pairing that enhances the dishes, professional and attentive staff who do their best to make the meal special, and a pleasant environment [...]

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By Elena del Valle and photos by Gary Cox
One of three Rocco Forte German properties Villa Kennedy opened as a hotel in 2006 on the grounds of the former Villa Speyer, the home of a wealthy family dating back to 1904. Recently, the owners added three wings to the original historic building, updating and modernizing [...]

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Our team’s lunch at Les Ambassadeurs, the gourmet restaurant at the well known and well situated Hotel de Crillon in Paris, France, was a resounding success. A combination of excellent and detail oriented service, expertly prepared and presented and delicious tasting dishes, and an elegant dining service and dining room with a pleasant ambiance made [...]

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For years Taillevent was the restaurant of choice for many Parisians and among visitors to Paris, especially Americans. Over time it became less desirable and in 2003 when our foodie team dined at the well known restaurant they were disappointed.
A new chef, Alain Solivérès, joined the restaurant and in 2004, Taillevent redecorated the interior. By [...]

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Few places are more distinctive and reminiscent of Paris, the capital of love, as the iconic Eiffel Tower. Our team dined at the popular (rumor is that reservations require three months advance planning) Le Jules Verne, a revamped and renovated gourmet restaurant within the Tower. They reached the restaurant through a private and well marked [...]

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