One of the trendiest restaurants in Paris nowadays, Kong has also become quite popular with travelers due to its modern French-Asian fusion cuisine and its amazing architecture: a glass and iron dome with great views and decor by Philippe Starck. It turns out that the food is excellent as well and the service was very agreeable and efficient. We started our feast with a delicious… Read more »
Category: Eating
We went to the Anglesea Arms on a Monday and were quite surprised with the buzz around it on a weekday. At that moment we understood the reason for its reputation as one of the best pubs in town to have some food, and no wonder the pub calls itself a gastropub. The ales were, of course, as traditional as you could expect at any… Read more »
What a pleasant lunch did we have at the Ivy Chelsea Garden! Certainly, sunny spring days are ideal to enjoy this restaurant, and this was indeed the case. The main rooms follow a garden themed décor, with flowery wall paper and fabrics, and actual potted plants and flowers. If the weather allows, ask for a table on the terrace, in the garden or orangery to… Read more »
Isabel restaurant has become one of the trendiest restaurants in London nowadays and is both upscale and informal. You will see habitués in fancy fashionable clothing as well as in jeans and t-shirts. The main salon is beautifully decorated, with a magnificent central bar, exquisite lighting coming from black and gold lamps on the ceilings and small table lamps, and the restaurant’s luxurious silver and… Read more »
This delightful little gem, tucked away in a small alley, is quite difficult to find, but the lines at the front give away not only its location but the assurance that good food is being prepared there. To appease your appetite while you wait outside for your table, waiters bring out to the alley pans with small dishes containing typical starters like gnocchi or a… Read more »
Probably one of your best meals in Venice would be at the Antiche Carampane, specialized in seafood, for which the city is famous, but with a modern twist. It is not exactly a fancy or fashionable restaurant, but rather a relaxed and lively family run setting that has become famous for its excellent quality of food. The menu changes regularly, given that they focus on… Read more »
This family run pasticceria has been around for quite some time, according to the family’s own account for over a century. It is a traditional pastry-making venue, an ideal place to stop for coffee and cakes, but they also sell chocolates and other sweets. There is more than one shop in town nowadays, we stopped more than once at the one conveniently located on the… Read more »
The Fiore has become a well-known venue in Venice, and even though it carries Osteria in its name, it is actually more of a distinguished Michelin starred restaurant serving traditional food with a modern twist. We were lucky enough to find available the seasonal granseola (crab meat) for starter, a Venetian delicacy not easily found in some seasons. Main courses included a delicious cod as… Read more »
Marciana was a good surprise for our lunch near Piazza San Marco, an area understandably surrounded by tourist traps. This small eatery, just steps away from the famous piazza and an unpretentious modern flair, delivers very good food, considering its location. We started with some vongole pasta, prosciutto and melon, and scampi (prawns) in purple onion, all appetizing. Following the starters, we had fun with parpadelle… Read more »
Osteria alle Testieri is in almost all experts’ lists when they talk about Venice, but do not expect a starred restaurant with in vogue spheres and foams. This osteria has been operating for decades and has a traditional bias in its offerings. The menu depends on the day since the Testieri cooks whatever comes fresh from the markets. In general you can find different kinds… Read more »
Da Raffaele is a traditional Venetian restaurant with typical food and a lovely canal front terrace, perfect for outdoor seating, weather allowing. The ambiance is cozy with objects on walls, wooden furniture, flowers on the balcony and delightfully tranquil canal views. Everything we ordered was tasteful and delicious, the Zuppe de Cozze (the Italian version of Moules et Frites), the carbonara (one of the best… Read more »
If you are looking for a stunning setting and amazing views, as well as good food, do not miss the 360. Set on the great walls of Dubrovnik themselves and in the middle of the historical city, this cool restaurant overlooks the harbor and has an expansive view of Old Town. We were told the food did not use to be particularly good, but a… Read more »
Right in the heart of the walled citadel, this popular restaurant is very traditional and has a long lasting, and well deserved, reputation. We had the best fish in town and an excellent prawn risotto, both preceded by various types of oysters, some served fresh in lime juice, some grated, all delicious. Enquire about the catches of the day, a good and super fresh choice.… Read more »
A very laid back tavern in Old Town, set in a charming square that hosts a green market in the mornings. We tried Kamenice by chance, and at night, as we saw the lines for a table and suspected that the food was good. Wise decision: the octopus salad was the best we had in Dubrovnik and the mussels were excellent, accompanied by refreshing beers… Read more »
Unmissable. It is just a bar, or a café, that struck us as the most interesting place to have drinks and snacks in Dubrovnik. We found it by chance, as we walked over Old Town’s walls and spotted a hidden place at a distance from where people were diving into the water. We later learned the Buza Bar is famous for this. It fits the… Read more »
Everybody seems to talk about the Nautika, and discussions over its quality and price range on a wide spectrum and draw a lot of attention. It is an upmarket restaurant in a unique setting and although we did not deem the quality to be outstanding, the food was delicious and the whole experience well worth it. Set by the walled city, classy Nautika has magnificent… Read more »
Located at the Bellevue Hotel, atop a cliff with amazing views to a small bay, Vapor has a relaxing and enchanting atmosphere at night, with candle lights and a fresh sea breeze. The food is excellent and the Chef well known for using innovative ingredients to elaborate creative dishes that still maintain authentic regional flavors. We varied somewhat from the excellent seafood in town and… Read more »
Established in 1932, this bar in Old Town is an institution in Dubrovnik. Travelers undoubtedly pass right in front of it, so, while on your early evening stroll in the walled city along the Stradun (main street), why not stop for a pre-dinner drink? Relax in the beautiful setting of the medieval city with white stones streets, stately religious temples and grand buildings and make… Read more »
Interni is one of the best options in Mykonos for a special dinner of Mediterranean food. Located in Mykonos town, the venue is stylish and tastefully decorated, specially inspiring if you can get seated in the courtyard and garden. Its open air ambience and lovely large tree make for an ideal atmosphere on a warm summer evening, when it seldom rains on the island. The… Read more »
Tucked away in the northern part of beautiful Agios Sostis beach is a charming rustic tavern that has become an institution in Mykonos. Reputably one of the best meals on the island, Kiki’s is a perfect way to end your afternoon after spending some time on the beach. There is a high probability of a wait for a seat at one of the few tables,… Read more »
