Heurigers are the Austrian taverns which produce their own wine. With typical décor, resembling German taverns, the Austrian heurigers seemed more welcoming and we felt like we were in a traditional local place. Look for a tavern that appears to have lots of local residents for a more authentic experience. We went to Heuriger Wieninger, a little further away from the town center, and had… Read more »
Category: Eating
Considered one of the best restaurants in Austria, with two Michelin stars, the Steirereck is priced accordingly and hence is a good option for special occasions. The lunch menu is more accessible, yet there are less options. The venue is simply stunning, given the combination of its über modern external structure in glass cubes and its Stadpark location. You get a feeling you are fine… Read more »
One of the typical and emblematic dishes of Portugal is the salted cod, in local language called “bacalhau”. It will be very difficult to find the fresh version of the fish in the country, it has to do with history and how Portuguese fishermen used to catch them in northern seas and had them salted in order to bear the journey back (at a time… Read more »
By far one of the best meals we ever tasted and we highly recommend it. Considered one of the best restaurants in Lisbon, in a sophisticated setting and with two Michelin stars, this is where renowned chef José Avillez takes classical Portuguese dishes to haute cuisine level, with a lot of creativity in its molecular food preparations, served impeccably by the efficient staff. There were… Read more »
The food is so fabulous that the owner, who is also the Chef, has become something of a celebrity in Lisbon. José Avillez has three restaurants and we have tried them all. We found Cantinho do Avillez, in the Chiado neighborhood, quite casual and relaxing, resembling a café. The menu offers a good selection of tapas, starters and main dishes, and we appreciated the variety… Read more »
Lisbon always surprises us in terms of its gastronomic delights, which makes our job very difficult when it comes to selecting our top suggestions for dining. Well, we dare say that JNcQUOI may well be one of the best restaurants in town. The beautifully modern ambiance with nightly DJs sits amongst a bookshop, an annex fashion shop and a lively bar downstairs, all adding to… Read more »
At a relaxing hilltop location over Parque Eduardo and amidst Amalia Rodrigues gardens, this contemporary restaurant has wonderful views of the old city and the river. We had a table with fabulous views and the high glass windows really made the experience special. The food is mostly Mediterranean but the menu changes quite often, and the chef prepares surprise tasting menus some weekdays. The staff… Read more »
The restaurant O Paparico is probably the best in Porto and one of the best meals you will ever have on a trip to the country. We were greeted and served in the friendliest of ways, particularly by a kind bearded gentleman, only to later learn that he was in fact the owner and head Chef of the restaurant! The menu has just a few… Read more »
Chef Jose Avillez has become something of a celebrity in Portugal and his acclaimed dishes are served in four or five restaurants in the capital city of Lisbon. And luckily, Porto is now home to one of Jose Avillez’s most renowned restaurants, the Cantinho do Avillez. The food is delicious and the chef has succeeded in giving a modern twist to many traditional Portuguese dishes,… Read more »
It is not very easy to find good eateries around the epicenter of the touristic zone, but O Bacalhau was a very good choice for a meal in Ribeira, overlooking River Douro. The menu is quite concise, there are not many options on the list and we actually expected to see a greater variety of cod dishes on offer, given the restaurants name, Bacalhau, cod… Read more »
One of the best restaurants in town, the DOP is the second restaurant by Porto native Rui Paula, another chef who has become kind of a celebrity in the country. Located in the old part of town, it is the perfect combination of a great dining experience followed by a stroll along the lively surrounding streets. The classical building itself has historical references and has… Read more »
“This modern café inaugurated at one of the central points of Porto, the entrance of Rua Santa Catarina, is one of the most noble and luxurious cafes that we know of, for which its name Majestic is most suited and justified”. Such was the description of Café Majestic on an old newspaper. It is a perfect example of rich Belle Époque architecture and splendor, where… Read more »
Located in The Yeatman hotel, the L’Orangerie will mesmerize you as soon as you enter the restaurant: the views to Porto’s Ribeira and the Douro through its large windows and from the terraces are breathtaking. Service is flawless and food is excellent. While you read the extensive menu, a waiter will bring delicious prosciutto, olives and oil with crunchy bread. Many Portuguese dishes are on… Read more »
Yves Camdeborde is all the rage and considered one of the best chefs in Paris nowadays. He has four eating venues in close proximity to one another, offering formal dining or French “tapas” style bites. We started our evening at L’Avant Comptoir de la Mer, enjoying some oysters that looked tempting on the window display. The tiny venue has other delicious seafood on offer as… Read more »
The L’Epi Dupin is a tiny elegant contemporary bistro with amazing food in Saint Gemain that has been unanimously highly rated by our travelers and followers. Do not miss out and book ahead! Many locals love it and usually queue up for a table while the chef cooks delicious dishes using local seasonal products. We tried the “menu dégustation” and did not regret it: escargots,… Read more »
The venue lies in Saint Germain des Prés, on a street full of cafes, bars and restaurants, and has lovely terraces, quite pleasant on good weather days. The overall ambience could not be more joyful. The specialties are seafood and fish, yet Huguette serves them in creative ways, ranging from crude (raw versions that have become quite trendy) and ceviches or dim sums to the… Read more »
We actually wanted to keep the Ma Salle à Manger a secret, as we fear once this gem is discovered it may well lose its allure. But, such is the pleasure of the dining experience, we decided to share it, but just with you. We love this small typically French bistro for two reasons: the food is delicious and the location is simply the loveliest… Read more »
Breizh Café has the best galettes (savory) and crepes (sweet) in Paris, and you will not find better quality and creativity in fillings like you do at Breizh. We so liked the galettes we ended up paying more than one visit to the café. We recommend the lovely eatery in Saint Germain de Près and, if the weather is good, that you sit outside a… Read more »
Soufflés are so French, non? And the ones at Le Récamier are considered the best in town. Do not go if you are in a hurry, as soufflés take time to cook to perfection (see the original version of the film Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn)! We voted the airy mushroom soufflé as most flavorful one, the cheese soufflé was also delicious and from the sweet… Read more »
We elect Pierre Hermé the best pastry shop in Paris. In a city with an enormous amount of high quality pâtisseries, it was no easy feat to select one amongst so many other excellent choices. But the thing is: the pies, macarons, cakes and pastries at Pierre Hermé are unbeatable. Some of our preferred ones are the Montebello, made with almond dough covered with pistachio… Read more »
