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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Dreaming in Blue...













My favourite jeans brand (7 for all mankind) inspired me to make a totally blue post: "Dreaming in Blue"! I love blue jeans and I love almost anything blue. All shades of blue. All kinds of blue. By the way... I also love the blues!

All jeans by 7 for all mankind.
Raincoat by Massimo Dutti.
Baseball cap by Baci e Abbracci.
First two hats by Borsalino.
Sunglasses by Ray Ban.
Blue metallic clutch by Unisa.
Peach bag by Smaak.
Floral dress by H&M.

Photos taken in various locations in Cuba, Italy and The Netherlands.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Paladar San Cristóbal, Havana, Cuba















'Paladar' San Cristóbal is one of the privately owned restaurants that have popped up in recent years in Havana, Cuba. The most famous one is of course La Guarida, but San Cristóbal is gaining fame in its own right. The restaurant is named after its owner and chef, Cristóbal Márquez Valdés. The place really feels like you're having dinner in someone's (his) home.

You won't believe your eyes when you walk into the various dining rooms....! Time has stood still. There are chandeliers, antiques, a vintage zebra skin rug (...) on the wall, statues, paintings, baseball memorabilia, vintage photos of famous Cubans; anything that was part of Cuban history, you'll find it at San Cristóbal.

The menu is officially Cuban-Creole, however they also serve a wide variety of international dishes, such as steak, grilled chicken, lobster, salads and more. Even vegetarians will find something to their liking. I would definitely recommend the mixed appetizer platter.

The service was exquisite, the waiters were extremely kind and the menu offered something to fit everyone’s taste. The heavily decorated interiors however might be a little overwhelming for some people (more is definitely more), but that’s a matter of personal taste. In case you’re a minimalist, you should probably opt for a table in the garden area.

Last but not least, after dinner ladies are given a vintage brooch.... and the gents can choose a cigar! This was such a lovely surprise, I won't forget it anytime soon.

San Cristóbal
San Rafael No 469 (between Lealtad and Campanario),
Havana, Cuba

Tel. +537 860 1705

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Skiing trip 2014




























This year I spent Carnival in the Alps! It was so much fun. Besides the great snow, beautiful views, wonderful food and drinks, now there were even people skiing and snowboarding in crazy costumes! I also loved the decorations in our hotel and of course the pastries that go with Carnival. It definitely gave it that extra touch.

Photos taken in various locations in Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
To read more, please visit one of my previous blogs.

Hotel Stocker:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/02/hotel-stocker-south-tyrol-italy.html
Hotel Villa Waldkönigin:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/02/villa-waldkonigin-south-tyrol-italy.html
Schmuggler Alm:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/03/schmuggler-alm-samnaunpart-two.html
South Tyrol:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2010/10/south-tyrol.html