The Diary Of The Glam Foodie in Morocco

Breakfast at the Riad.

Sweets in the Souk.

Dar Marjana- A traditional Moroccan meal. We started with cocktails in the lounge.

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 Lunch at Terrasse des Epices overlooking the Cherifia Souk.

Dinner at dJellabar- good food and great vibes. The DJ from Buddha Bar in Paris was on deck.

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Drinks at the new bar at The Four Seasons.

Lunch at Cafe de La Poste in New City.

Dinner at Bo-Zin- a party hot spot!

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Lunch at Beldi Country Club.

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We had a fabulous time!

We landed in Cognac and headed straight to Hennessy’s Chateau Bagnolet. It was magnificent.

After settling in, our next stop was the vineyard and Hennessy distillery.

I was able to make my own blend!

We had all meals at Bagnolet, and I must say- it was a fabulous experience. We always started with an aperitif prepared by Hennessy’s own skilled mixologist, Jordan.

After two wonderful days in Cognac, we flew to Paris.

PARIS, FRANCE

Lunch at Hotel Crillon.

Dinner at La Fidelite

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Le Baron for cocktails and dancing.

Dinner at Hotel Costes.

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Coffee at Hotel Keppler.

Lunch at L’Avenue.

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Then we jetted off to Morocco. Stay tuned for my next post- From Morocco With Love, Glam Foodie-Style!

Foodie Swag

BJ even rocked an exclusive pair of UA x Roscoe’s Sneakers

Brandon Jennings with The Twins (The Glam Foodie on the right)

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The American Brasserie has a great vibe…the exposed brick, sleek bar display, airy feel, and downstairs lounge makes for Nolita’s latest HOT SPOT!

Richard Diamonte, a Jean-Georges alum (former executive sous-chef) delivers a wide-range of American classics with a unique touch. We had a tasting of the entire menu and I was impressed.

Chow Faves:

Grilled Squid Salad- Amazing texture and flavor.

Beet Salad- Bold and tangy.

Arugula Salad with Parmesan- A great start to the meal.

Bibb Salad- Standard.

Oysters Rockefeller- Fresh and satisfying. They will offer an extensive raw bar.

Steak Tartar- Pure goodness!

Short Ribs- Tender and tasty.

Fried Chicken with Biscuits- Finger licking good!

Wagyu Burger- Juicy and well seasoned.

Monkfish and Sea Bass- No pictures because it was rotated around the table before I could get a shot. Both dishes were well prepared and delicious.

Fettuccine with Cauliflower- Strikingly good.

Pappardelle with Veal Ragu- Nice flavor profile.

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We had a bevy of desserts- my favorites were the apple pie and beignets!

Ken & Cook – 19 Kenmare St. / 212-966-3428

The candlelit, sexy Noho resto filled with good vibes and beauties delivers on all fronts. I loved the rare ingredients and unexpected pairings.

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Pearl Barley and Clams- I was a fan of the hearty, creamy and unique mix of textures- clams, artichokes and pearl barley.

Salted Baked Beets- Bright and tasty.

Celery Soup- Standard.

Ravioli- Great flavor profile- brussels sprouts, spinach, brown butter.

Artic Char- Fresh with a perfectly crispy layer of skin.

Chicken and Eggs- My favorite dish of the night! The chicken was moist and the egg duo (poached and fried) blended nicely with the chicken and potatoes.

Fries- Came wrapped in comics!

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Barbera del Monferrato Cascina Zerbetta 2010 Piedmont, Italy

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Beer and Bread Porridge- Very unique- good flavors.

Danish Doughnuts- You can’t go wrong!

Acme- 9 Great Jones / (212) 203-2121