Monthly Archives: May 2024

May 2024. This is the only “Michelin-star” restaurant on this little Croatian island. I should say a bit about Michelinism to avoid being misunderstood as a gospel believer. It’s still consistent that the places they name in their guide nearly … Continue reading →

Enger, Leif. I Cheerfully Refuse. Grove Atlantic, New York, 2024. F; 5/24. This author started out as a journalist I believe and then wrote with a brother under a mutual pseudonym. Here he’s come up with a strongly affecting story … Continue reading →

May 2024 I think this place must be pretty close to unique. It’s in a small town (Pupnat) on the island of Korcula in Croatia where we were holidaying. Michelin mentions it and gives it their “green” icon plus the … Continue reading →

May 2024 This relaxed bistro is located on the only sandy beach on this Croatian island. Lumbarda is the main wine town in a region where some surprisingly good white is made. This restaurant was recommended by our AirBnB hosts … Continue reading →

Link, Kelly. The Book of Love. Random House New York, 2024. F; 5/24. I’ve put off writing about Kelly Link’s first novel because it’s big: long and packed with a lot of fascinating stuff, but it’s I guess you could … Continue reading →