Catherine Courtney 8/5/20 Catherine Courtney 8/5/20

Alebrije X Bastion

Is it possible to feel normal when nothing is normal?

Let’s face it, we are six months into this pandemic, and living our best life looks and feels drastically different. Pre-COVID-19, all I needed were my keys, cellphone, and the occasional handbag. Now, I am masking up and making sure that I have an arsenal of hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and gloves readily available. Hugs and high-fives have been replaced by a friendly social distanced nod and travel seems to be a distant memory as COVID-19 cases continue to spike and more borders close.

Catherine Courtney 6/5/17 Catherine Courtney 6/5/17

Madrid Musings: El Club Allard

Everyone has a story but I find the story of a chef to be particularly interesting. After reading several articles on El Club Allard, I knew I had to meet Chef Maria Marte. Her display of tenacity and perseverance is one for all to admire.

Catherine Courtney 5/19/17 Catherine Courtney 5/19/17

Next Restaurant takes us back to Ancient Rome

Every year around November/December, I anxiously anticipate Next Restaurant's menus for the upcoming year. Chef Grant Achatz and Chef Jenner Tomaska are both imaginative and calculated with their menu iterations.

Catherine Courtney 3/22/17 Catherine Courtney 3/22/17

Lunch Overlooking the Atlas Mountains

It's hard to believe I was sitting on a terrace at Sir Richard Branson's Kasbah Tamadot resort just a week ago. With luggage unpacked, piles of laundry to sort through and my return to work looming, the vacation hangover has completely set in. Rather than dwell on the inevitable, I'll transport myself back in time and share the details of my amazing meal at Kasbah Tamadot.