Edward F. Nesta

Mole Poblano, a rich and spicy sauce that is made with chocolate, chile peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic and plantains, is one of the most famous recipes of Cocina Poblana (Pueblan Cuisine), and Chef Alonso Hernández of the restaurant Sacristia de la Compañía at the Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía in Puebla, Mexico graciously shares his delicious recipe that is sure to make you want to book a trip to Puebla immediately to taste the other famous dishes of the region.

Restaurante El Mural de los Poblanos, housed in the former courtyard of a 17th century mansion located in the historic center of Puebla, Mexico, features delicious traditional Cocina Poblano (cuisine of the Puebla region) and a sensational mural by the artist Antonio Álvarez Morán depicting the people of Puebla.

La Purificadora Restaurant at the La Purificadora Hotel en Puebla located in Puebla, Mexico artistically incorporates contemporary and traditional design elements that complement the delectable traditional and contemporary cuisine perfectly executed with stunning results.

Iceland with its dramatic landscape created by volcanic eruptions has a rugged, natural beauty that is waiting for adventurers to discover its Icelandic horses,  waterfalls, hot springs, lava caves, and glaciers, and for those that prefer more urban adventures, Reykjavik, the capital city, offers excellent shopping, culture, museums, and diverse gastronomical possibilities. With the weakened Icelandic Krona and a stronger US Dollar and Euro, there has never been a better time to visit this unique country. Having experienced Iceland several …

Hotel Holt in Reykjavik, Iceland has been attracting a discerning clientele since it opened in 1965, and this 40-room, 12-suite Reykjavik landmark has the distinction of having the largest privately owned collection of Icelandic art that gives the feel of staying in a stunning art gallery, which appropriately is the name of their elegant fine dining restaurant The Gallery Restaurant where Chef Fridgeir Ingi Eriksson creates French-inspired cuisine.

The Gallery Restaurant at the Hotel Holt in Reykjavik, Iceland features French-inspired cuisine where the elegant dining room and fine collection of Icelandic art is the perfect showcase for the innovative culinary creations of Chef Fridgeir Ingi Eriksson.

Restaurant 4 at Hotel Rangá located in the south in Hella, Iceland is a sleeper of a restaurant, one that is well worth the one-hour drive from Reykjavik. It is a wonderful surprise that appears like a mirage located along a salmon river where ambitious guests can catch their own dinner.

From the outside, Fish Market (Fiskmarkaðurinn) in Reykjavik, Iceland looks like a traditional restaurant as it located in an attractive old-style wood building, however once inside, the décor is anything but traditional, and the Asian design perfectly complements the Asian-inspired cuisine of Chef Owner Hrefna Rósa Jóhannsdóttir Sætran.

Chef Hrefna Rósa Jóhannsdóttir Sætran is a young and passionately creative chef who is also a distinguished member of the Icelandic National Culinary Team. She graciously shares a taste of her restaurant, Fish Market (Fiskmarkaðurinn) with her delicious and inspired recipes for a two-course menu of Wild Salmon with Yuzu Miso and Onion Pakoda and Breast of Puffin with Smoked Eel, Mango, and Coco.

Uppskrift frá Yfirmatsveinn Chef Hrefna Rósa Jóhannsdóttir Sætran – Fish Market (Fiskmarkaðurinn), Reykjavik, Iceland – Viltur lax með yuzu misó og lauk pakoda köku, og Lundabringa með reyktum ál, mangó og kókosdressingu.