WINE DINE & TRAVEL MAGAZINE FALL 2013
Premiere issue. WDT explores Amsterdam, the Anne Frank House, walking Hadrian's Wall, a visit to Guadalupe Valley Wine Country, and the Home Ranch for dudes in Colorado. A review of Addison restaurant in San Diego and chef William Bradley.
Premiere issue. WDT explores Amsterdam, the Anne Frank House, walking Hadrian's Wall, a visit to Guadalupe Valley Wine Country, and the Home Ranch for dudes in Colorado. A review of Addison restaurant in San Diego and chef William Bradley.
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Top: The 13th hole in front of resort complex.<br />
Left: Equestrian trails around the resort.<br />
Below: Couples suite at the spa.<br />
Bottom: The living room of the Mizner suite.<br />
That night we celebrated my husband’s birthday at Addison with<br />
a French-inspired culinary journey helmed by Relais & Châteaux<br />
Grand Chef William Bradley. We began with signature cocktails<br />
sipped on the terrace with views of a dramatic cascading waterfall.<br />
Afterwards, back in the folds of the sophisticated dining room our<br />
seating commenced with amuse-bouche then progressed through<br />
several perfectly paced courses presented with artisanal breads, intriguing<br />
wines and refreshing in-betweens. We supped on expertly<br />
prepared bites of Kumamoto oysters, porcini mushroom risotto,<br />
coddled farm eggs and Kobe short rib. A final course of rich espressos<br />
and delicate sweets concluded the elaborate meal.<br />
Our time at The Grand Del Mar was a blissful blur of rest and relaxation<br />
punctuated by inspired cuisine, fine wines and passionate service<br />
with an uncanny knack of anticipating and meeting needs we<br />
didn’t even know we had. Every time we returned to our suite some<br />
new miracle had occurred. My hairdryer cord would be wound and<br />
tied with golden ribbon, my bath salts refreshed and rose petals<br />
provided for my next soak. My husband’s eyeglasses would be polished<br />
and a fresh cleaning kit set to the side for later. His newspaper<br />
refolded with a bookmark slipped in to hold his place. Chocolates<br />
were left throughout the room like little gifts from the gods, wine<br />
glasses placed next to the bottle we’d found in the gift shop and on<br />
his birthday, a cake appeared without our asking.<br />
My husband’s wish to do as little or as much as he pleased was realized<br />
that weekend. He slept late. He lounged in robe and slippers<br />
and enjoyed peace and quiet in a private, beautiful location. Our<br />
excursions were fun and easy. I had definitely nailed the birthday<br />
thing, but rather than seeing my victory as an excuse to forget all<br />
other occasions I started plotting the next. Don’t we have an anniversary<br />
coming soon? What about a Christmas getaway? My birthday<br />
is near, should I break tradition and vacay off the beach? Yes,<br />
I still love the sand, and California has some glorious coastline, but<br />
for true connoisseurs of luxury travel there is The Grand Del Mar.<br />
Perhaps I’ll see you there.<br />
Photos courtesy of The Grand Del Mar<br />
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