In East Hampton, windmills are as much of a fixture as the stunning ocean beaches. It’s always a treat when someone new to the area marvels at the mills since I am then reminded of how striking they really are. Three windmills are still standing, all of which were built in the 18th and 19th […]
IFC Center
This is one Manhattan’s best theatres. You might remember it as Waverly Theatre, which it was until 2005. The lobby is still cramped and patrons still line up prior to movie time, but the five cinemas are modern, the popcorn is organic and dressed with real butter and the film line-up continues to impress. […]
McCarthy Square, NYC
Vertical city, vertical birdhouse This tiny, triangular Greenwich Village square resulted from Seventh and Eighth Avenues’ extensions south of 14th Street in the early 1900’s. In 1943, the site was named in honor of U.S. Marine Bernard Joseph McCarthy, the first reported Greenwich Village resident killed in WWII.
MOMA, NYC
Figurengruppe (Group of Figures) soaks up the sun in MOMA’s Sculpture Garden. Katharina Fritsch’s installation features nine life-size sculptures of, among other figures, St. Michael, a Madonna, a giant, and a snake in bronze, copper, and stainless steel. Inside, Erin and I viewed the striking exhibit German Expressionism: The Graphic Impulse, which showcased German Expressionists’ […]
Dubai Palm
Inexpensive Middle Eastern food and one of the few decent vegetarian options in Luxembourg. The food is not memorable, but it’s good for a reasonably priced sit-down venue. 3 Avenue Monterey, Luxembourg
Le Bistro by Parc Belair
Traditional French, Luxembourgish and Italian cuisine are served at this basic, comfortable restaurant. I had the white asparagus appetizer and pasta. Neither was amazing, but both were tasty enough to encourage another visit. This restaurant is open on Sundays. 111 Avenue Dix Septembre, Luxembourg
Reims, France
Charming city Reims anchors the northern end of France’s Champagne region. Reims was established in 80 B.C. as Durocorteron (“round fortress”) for the Remi tribe. Throughout history, French kings were crowned in its cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims.
Domaine Pommery
This is worth a visit if only to view the eclectic art collection displayed throughout its 12 miles of limestone and chalk cellars. Pommery was founded in 1858 by Alexandre Louis Pommery. After his death, his widow, Louise Pommery, built the winery into one of the most significant Champagne brands. The half hour tour is […]
G.H. Mumm
This tour was informative and included a Champagne equipment museum. The company was established by Peter Arnold Mumm in 1761 in Cologne. In 1827, his three sons, Jacobus, Gottlieb and Phillip, established the Champagne house in Reims, France. In 1852, Georges Hermann de Mumm, son of one of the founders, built new cellars and facilities […]
