Cooped in the outskirts of Lisbon, is a beautiful mansion in which we were going to have dinner. The name of the restaurant - Palacio do Grilo. I didn't know what to expect. Forbes Magazine mentioned that there was a place in Lisbon that has both performance art and dinner,...
Five Day Portugal Itinerary
After touring three cities in Spain, our party took a bus and crossed the border to Portugal. (Unfortunately, there are no trains that cross the border, so you have to take a bus.) We took a bus from Seville, Spain to Faro, Portugal. If you are flying directly into Lisbon,...
Meet Josh Kardisch, Attorney at Pegalis Law Group, LLC
“Try to go with the flow. Life will hand you lemons, and when it does, try to make yourself some sweet lemonade!” In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Josh H. Kardisch, Esq., Attorney at Pegalis Law Group, LLC – a law firm representing people suffering...
Fonda Espanya Tasting Menu in Barcelona
On our last night in Barcelona, we went to a restaurant called Fonda Espanya. There, they had a nine-course tasting menu. You could either pair it with wine that the sommelier chooses or with a wine of your choosing. We chose our own wine. The restaurant tries to get back...
Spain in Seven Days
We arrived in Barcelona without a hitch. The airport was organized and civil and we moved through security quickly. Our bags arrived within 10 minutes, and we were out the door and in a cab. People told us that the cab drivers will mark up the price but that wasn’t...
Brad Kirley, Ironman
"I think of all those who have passed on in my life. Sometimes I do a particular group, like those lost in the military, or work friends, or family, etc. I think of each person, then I dedicate the race to those who are no longer with us. I am...
Druise & Dar in Nashville Review
Jean-George has been a favorite chef of mine for a while now. I've frequented many of his restaurants in New York City, with ABC Kitchen being my go-to place for business lunches. So when I found out that Jean-George had a restaurant in Nashville, I was excited. The restaurant is...
Is it Worth Going to the Country Music Hall of Fame
When you visit Nashville, you think - Country Music. And, when you think of Country Music, you also think about the Country Music Hall of Fame, which is located in downtown Nashville. Country Music Hall of Fame The building is huge and it's set right in the middle of the...
Danielle Sullivan of Iron Fit Endurance
“Imagine immersing yourself into something that’s so out of your comfort zone and opposite to anything you’ve ever done before. Something you and others doubted you could ever accomplish. How scary would that be for you? Could you do that at this point in your life?” In this episode of...
Union Square Cafe Review
For my birthday, six of my runners gave me a very generous gift card to the Union Square Hospitality Group. Although my birthday was months ago, I decided the time was right to use it. My family and I went to the Union Square Cafe in Manhattan. Here's my review...