Seeing as our beer crawl turned up a few gems in Paris, we decided to check out craft beer in Barcelona. The Catalan capital has a very laid back vibe, perfect for indulging in a [Read more...]
It’s just extraordinary how many restaurants in Paris serve traditional French food – and manage to survive. Still, you need to give people what they want and clearly there’s a huge appetite for the classics. [Read more...]
Coffee in Paris, historically, hasn’t been the greatest. On her early trips to the City of Lights when Greedy Girl routinely drank cappuccino, the cost of a cuppa was astronomical. In those days, cafes would [Read more...]
It was quite a few years ago, on our second visit to Paris, that we stumbled across a great local eatery on the left bank, a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower. Sadly, before we [Read more...]
The scene for craft beer in Paris has exploded. Not too many years ago, it was almost impossible for beer drinkers to get something out of the ordinary here. So, fuelled by gluttonous husband’s love [Read more...]
In our six visits to Paris, we’ve been to Willi’s Wine Bar three times – testament to its enduring quality. Exceptional food, great ambience and wonderful value for money. Willi’s Wine Bar ticks a lot [Read more...]
It’s a picture-postcard city with an almost obscene number of restaurants, bistros, cafes … well, you get the idea. So it’s not entirely easy working out where to eat in Bordeaux. On the previous evening, [Read more...]
Basque chef Martin Berasategui holds more Michelin Stars than any other Spanish chef so when you’re looking where to eat in San Sebastian, one of his establishments is high on the list. Given we were [Read more...]
When it comes to fine dining in San Sebastian, you’re literally spoilt for choice. But Arzak, about 40 minutes’ walk (yes, walk … more on that later) from the Playa de la Concha at the [Read more...]
When you travel in Asia, it seems every five-star hotel and beyond has a champagne brunch on Sundays. When looking to do a Sunday brunch in Madrid, all signs pointed to El Jardin at the [Read more...]
Thankfully, there’s more to Madrid cuisine than tapas and steakhouses. But, as you walk along the city’s Gran Via, you’d be forgiven for thinking those were your only choices. When researching where to eat in [Read more...]
