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We have spent short (for 1 week) but truly splendid vacation riding with a rental car from the north France through Belgian to Netherlands. Arriving to Paris and taking rent car without delay we head for Orleans, the planned start point of our travel.
By the way having the strict plan we figured out beforehand helped us not only to save time and money but enjoy the travel in full measure. There is a small and cozy but full of interesting something worth seeing old town Valkenburg in Netherlands where we spent unforgettable 2 days walking with out friends, watching Town Walls and beautiful Valkenburg old streets and houses, Dwingelrots, founded in the 12th century (Castle Rock), which is crowned by the ruined castle of the lords of Valkenburg, trying tasty food in many of restaurants we met on the way.
Then we visited the Valkenburg oldest train station in the Netherlands, that was built in 1853 and still in use then it was checked by us immediately. It is on the train line between Heerlen and Maastricht with connections from both sides every 15 minutes. The city center can be reached on foot from the train station in 5 minutes. So Maastricht is our next destination.
As I said Valkenburg counts plenty of restaurants; most of them proposing snacks, pizzas, Dutch tapes and touristy menus. Some of them, such as Amadeus, we loved the most. Amadeus is named after the famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart of course and designed in style of inspiration and always perfection.
The food is looking and tasting just great and trying the sate royal for lunch we didn’t have to eat for a while. Also we enjoy well cooked food, good portions, the friendly and fluent service there. So, we were not disappointed.
If you dont know yet Cloud 9 is the private jet members club, that has taken butlering to a new level with its email jeeves service. All what you need is just to email from your private jet seat and Cloud 9’s concierge will sort out everything on the ground – either at your destination or back at home.
That might mean walking the dog, buying and delivering a bithday present or having food delivered from your favorite restaurant. So, dinner is waiting whan you are arrived. It’s great idea, isn’t it?:-)
Anyway, Cloud 9 membership is free, 15 flying hours in a six-seater jet costs not too much – 43.000 only including landing fees, fuet, food, drink, carbon offsetting and Jeeves servoses.
I can’t stand people that do not take food seriously, Oscar Wilde said and what about Italian and Italian food this statement is completely and absolutely concerned. One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if hasn’t eaten well:-) and this is also axiom.
Well, if you are in NY right now and looking for Italian restaurant here is the info might help you
Barbetta Restaurant – barbettarestaurant.com – (212) 246-9171
B. Patsy’s Italian Restaurant – patsys.com – (212) 247-3491
C. Becco Restaurant Inc – becco-nyc.com – (212) 397-7597
D. Puttanesca Italian Restaurant – puttanesca.com – (212) 581-4177
E. Borgo Antico Italian Restaurant – borgoanticony.com – (212) 807-1313
F. L’Allegria Italian Restaurant – lallegriarestaurant.com – (212) 265-6777
G. Carmine’s Restaurant – likeme.net – (212) 221-3800
H. Biricchino Northern Italian Restaurant – biricchino.com – (212) 695-6690
I. Pietros Restaurant – pietros.com – (212) 682-9760
J. Erminia Italian Restaurant – erminiaristorante.com – (212) 879-4284
“In the 20th century, the French managed to get a death on the myth that they produce the world’s best food. The hype has been carefully orchestrated, and despite the fact that the most popular food in the last quarter has undoubtedly been Italian, the French have managed to maintain that mental grip.”
Clarissa Dickson Wright, ‘Food’ (1999)
Just the trouble with eating Italian food is that 5 or 6 days later you’re hungry again:-)
