For my birthday, I was taken to Maison Harlem; a rustic French restaurant on the corner of west 127th street and St. Nicholas avenue.

A few months ago, I wrote about my trip to Cartagena de Indias immediately after I returned to the US. Now that I’ve had ample time to reflect on that excursion, I’d like to suggest a few general things to do while visiting the gorgeous coastal city:

Cilantro’s delicious Mexican cuisine and excellent location were a great compliment to a gorgeous Saturday afternoon.

Cure is a high-end bar in the Freret section of New Orleans with a terrific ambiance and sophisticated sensibilities.