Al Fresco Dining @ Mahzen

From the antique car museum, we drove the short distance to LA Mahzen [which translates into English as cellar], a restaurant at the Lucien Arkas Vineyards. If you recognize the name Arkas, yes, this property is owned by the same family that sponsors the Art Center in Alsancak that I wrote about a few days ago.

This is one of my favorite places to dine … being able to do so al fresco on the terrace made it even more delightful. Yes … al fresco dining in November … made possible by sunshine and temps hovering around 66F.

As was the case with the Key Museum, this was Mui’s first time here. I’m sure it’s not going to be the last as he’s already talking making this an annual event.Read more