You know, despite all of the negative things I have heard about Casablanca, I actually like it. Yes it has the problems of any huge city; traffic, fumes and the general chaos of business, but a long stroll around town reveals a very chic Art Deco glory to it. I certainly managed to track down a couple of interestingly smoky salons and some noble beachfront views of the Corniche. Mind you, I fit in pretty well with faded glory. Despite the Spanish influence in the title of this entry, Casablanca abounds with its French colonial past and it is this heritage that leads me to this evening's tipple....Dubonnet Rouge, a red-wine based aperitif flavored with spices and hints of quinine.
