While Italy has numerous regions where La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) is readily available, I highly recommend the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in the northeast part of the country. I recently spent a month there and I’ll definitely return next summer. Whether it’s the boutique hotel amid the vineyards near Civedale or roaming the...
My Absolutely, Positively Favorite Orlando Restaurants
FINE DINING Adriatico Trattoria Italiana-I consider this the best Italian restaurant in Orlando and, believe me, I eat at lots of Italian restaurants in the U.S. and Italy. Primo at JW Marriott Orlando-Created by celebrity chef Melissa Kelly, this is farm-to-table dining at its finest. Lots of great Mediterranean cuisine with an ever-changing menu....
On Location: Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
One of my favorite restaurants in Orlando is Shula’s Steakhouse at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. I recently spent a night at the hotel and had another fabulous dining experience at Coach Shula’s restaurant. I’m thoroughly convinced if you want to visit theme parks, enjoy great dining with a prime location near Disney’s...
My Excellent Italian Adventure
The Guru recently returned from a month in Italy. I’ve traveled to Europe two or three times a year for over twenty years and I thoroughly enjoy the lifestyle and pace of life there. I’m a huge fan of “La Dolce Vita”. Here are some observations from my trip: Unbelievably Overpriced Airport Food–During my...
Shula's Steakhouse is Undefeated
On the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday (when the Patriots completed the most astounding comeback in NFL history), Mrs. Guru and I enjoyed a phenomenal dinner experience at Shula’s Steakhouse at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando. It was my fourth time at a Shula’s and I simply can’t get enough of...