Mario’s place was gorgeous, fashioned by his own keen eye, with museum-style lighting and a wide-open space that, for that reason, was sometimes hard to leave.
He gave several recommendations on places to dine. We followed up on all of them, which provided us an opportunity to explore the edges of the city, and taste paellas that raised the bar forever.
We communicated with him throughout our stay, and he was always prompt with thoughtful responses. We will hopefully return again, and intend to break bread with him on our next time through!