World Cruise | Africa-Arabia-Mediterranean

“Follow Franco” on a winter cruise. Starting off at the island of Mauritius, in the south-west region of the Indian Ocean. The tour will end in the far reaches of the Mediterranean in mid-summer, 2011.
Franco, will share the daily life activities as a chef on board one of the world’s finest luxury cruise lines as he cooks and lives at sea. To: “Follow Franco” find him on facebook or twitter under the name Chef Franco Lania, and his blog | www.francolania.com

Chef and Sommelier…Helsinki, Finland

Restaurant:Chef and Sommelier in Eira section of Helsinki, Finland is a true “Gem!” A small place with a big heart. Kudos to Chef Sassu Lakkonen, Sommelier Joan Borgar and rest of the staff!
Post written by: Chef Franco Lania

10th Annual Helsinki Book Fair

The 10 annual Helsinki book fair will be held from October 28th-October 31, 2010, in the Helsinki convention Center.
This is a favorite autumn event, for literary lovers and industry folk to gather for four days of books, signings,readings,and discussions from a plethora of industry professionals.

Boston’s North End via Oceania Cruise Lines

Two thumbs up Boston! Maybe we in NYC will follow the role model of your now thriving and authentiItalian North End!

Barbie Birthday Party in Helsinki, Finland

After a two week delay due to the volcano eruption in Iceland, I finally made it to Helsink, Finland for a Barbie birthday party.

London Calling | Le Cordon Bleu, England

As a young man who was just about to graduate from the Hudson County Culinary Institute in New Jersey, I knew I wanted more! So I enrolled to Le Cordon Bleu in London.