Video exclusive: talking produce and top restaurants with the Como Metropolitan London’s Executive Chef Ruben Briones

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Video exclusive: talking produce and top restaurants with the Como Metropolitan London’s Executive Chef Ruben Briones

The Como Metropolitan London’s Ruben Briones is known as one of the leading Executive Chefs in the British Capital thanks to his creative and exciting cuisine on offer.

Briones, who has worked alongside brilliant chefs like Jason Atherton over his stellar career, serves up some of the best food in Mayfair and of late, that’s been as part of the exciting ‘A Taste of Como’ throughout the year and culminating with ‘A Taste of Le Bistro’ until December 31.

To find out what’s on offer with ‘A Taste of Le Bistro’ and to uncover more of his exciting career, Wayfarer Host and Editor-In-Chief spoke exclusively on camera with Briones at the Como Metropolitan London recently.

To watch the video, click on the YouTube image above.

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Traveling To The U.S.? Be Careful

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The U.S. is supposed to be the richest, most developed country in the world. But, unfortunately, it has some serious flaws. While it’s a great place for vacationers, there are some things you need to be aware of before you go there.

The U.S. is a fun place, but it does have its drawbacks – stuff you need to know about if you’re coming from Europe or one of the quieter parts of East Asia.

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Street Safety Isn’t Guaranteed

You can walk around most European cities at night without any issues whatsoever. Most have low or zero crime, and the likelihood of someone approaching you to hurt you is incredibly small.

In U.S. cities, though, it’s not the same story. Gang violence and street crime are epidemics in some locations, meaning that you’ll need to research where you

Holiday Nostalgia – Unpacked

There’s something about the holiday season that stirs up feelings of nostalgia. As the days get shorter and nights get longer and a chill begins to fill the air, our hearts are filled with warm memories of time spent with family and friends. Traditions can take all shapes and forms depending on those who choose to keep them going. Sometimes its unwrapping Christmas ornaments made from popsicle sticks or perfecting a recipe that’s been passed down from generation to generation. It’s sitting by the fire, sipping on cocoa and reading “The Night Before Christmas.” It’s finding the perfect Christmas tree and realizing its too big to fit through the door, but somehow with a little bit of determination, managing to squeeze it through anyway.

A Twenty-Foot Tall Tradition

The staff at The Omni Homestead Resort are well acquainted with this dilemma. Each year, the week of Thanksgiving, they have (thus

Things to see in Lecce on a walk around the old town

There are numerous beautiful cities in Puglia to visit but my favourite is undoubtedly Lecce. The capital of the province of the same name in the ‘heel’ of Italy, the city of Lecce is often called the ‘Florence of the South’ due to the abundance of Baroque architecture in its historic centre. The city can trace its history back to Roman times, remnants of which can still be seen today. There are many things to see in Lecce and the great part is, these sights can easily be visited on a leisurely walk. In the map below, I’ve created a walking route around the most important sights in Lecce. This can be done in a day but I recommend spending a few days in Lecce to immerse yourself in its historic treasures, food and vibrant atmosphere.

top things to see in lecce — The Roman Amphitheatre

Lecce walking route

Note: the purple pins represent the main

Things to do in Miltenberg, Bavaria

Germany is awash with charming medieval towns packed with picturesque cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. One of the most beautiful of these medieval towns is Miltenberg (map). This little town, located in Lower Franconia (Bavaria), lies on a narrow strip of land between a bend of the Main River and the forested hills of the Odenwald. The old town, with its quaint houses, hidden alleys and gorgeous squares, is a delight to explore. You can walk along the Haupstrasse (Main Street) from one end to the other in about 30 minutes but I recommend spending more time in Miltenberg to truly appreciate its romantic ambiance and variety of cultural, natural and culinary attractions. Here are twelve things to do in Miltenberg and its surroundings:

what to do in miltenberg — Miltenberg seen from Mildenburg (castle)

Miltenberg can trace its history all the way back to pre-Roman times. However, the town as we know it