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Richard Jarocki The Career I Built. The Passion That Was Always There
Where It All Began This is what shaped Richard Jarocki into who he is Today Long before I ever stepped into a car dealership… Long…
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Bar Chimera: Why Simon Kim’s Most Ambitious Concept Isn’t Just Another Cocktail Bar
Simon Kim’s Most Ambitious Restaurant Might Not Be a Restaurant at All By Richard Jarocki I’ve spent years chasing great bars. Not just famous bars.…
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Filet Mignon Toast Recipe with Mushroom Duxelles and Black Garlic Aioli (Evvai-Inspired)
My Filet Mignon Toast Recipe There are meals you enjoy, and then there are meals that follow you home. When I dined at Evvai in…
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Ginger Lemon Branzino & Shrimp
A recipe inspired by travel, fresh ingredients, and bringing a little of Spain home. By Richard Jarocki I’m not a chef. I’ve never claimed to…
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COQODAQ Brunch Review: Why New York’s Most Talked About Fried Chicken Is About More Than Fried Chicken
“Luxury isn’t always white tablecloths and whispered conversations. Sometimes it’s Champagne, an egg-shaped cocktail, and a chicken nugget topped with black truffle.” COQODAQ brunch review…
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Formula 1 Beyond the Circuit
Follow my Instagram A Vision for the Future of Grand Prix Hospitality The Opportunity Over the past several years, I’ve traveled to Formula 1 destinations…
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Why Evvai Is My Favorite Restaurant in the World
People often ask me what my favorite restaurant in the world is. Considering how much I travel for food, it’s a fair question. I’ve been…
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São Paulo Travel Story: The Trip That Changed Everything
How the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix Made Me Fall in Love with Travel My São Paulo travel story For more than twenty years, my…
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Travel Research Process, The Research Never Stops: How I Plan Every Trip
Travel Research Process Most people start planning a vacation by looking for flights. I usually start with a restaurant. Sometimes it’s a Michelin-starred dining room…
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How I Plan Every Trip
Richard Jarocki is a food and travel blog focused on destination guides, culinary discoveries, and practical inspiration for curious travelers. In this introductory post, Richard…