Paro is a relatively new Indian restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden. We recently visited the restaurant on an invitation from Niaz Caan, the 23 year-old executive chef and owner, to check out the food. Location and Interiors The restaurant is situated right next door to the Lyceum Theatre, home of the Lion King,…
First-time Traveler’s Guide to the Champagne Region, France
The trip to Reims from London to explore Champagne included a stay at a convenient hotel, visits to prestigious Champagne houses, and experiences at smaller vineyards. The tour was booked through Grapes Escapes, featuring personalized itineraries and accommodation within walking distance of the city center. Tips included visiting during high season and wearing comfortable shoes for cellar tours.
Where to Eat and Drink Well in Athens, Greece
STAY The Residence Aiolou Suites We stayed at The Residence Aiolou Suites, a fairly new accommodation. Set inside a historical building, all the FF&E is new and contemporary. The location at the centre of Athens is perfect to explore most restaurants and rooftop bars. The hotel is made up of two buildings with separate entrances…
Where to Eat and Drink Well in St. Ives, Cornwall – Part 3
If you are a regular reader of my blogs, then you must have gathered by now that visiting Cornwall, particularly St. Ives has now become an annual tradition. I have previously covered restaurants you need to visit in St. Ives in two blog posts, here and here. This year, read on to see what other…
Where to Eat and Drink Well in Florence
Florence is full of marvellous architectural gems, but their food scene is equally compelling. Below are some recommendations for cute and charming osterias, tavernas and trattorias that you should add to your list for your next visit to Florence. BREAKFAST/BRUNCH/LIGHT BITES Mercato Centrale Firenze (Central Market) Spread across two floors, the lower floor is dedicated…
Restaurant Recommendations – St. Ives, Cornwall
A visit to St. Ives in Cornwall is now an annual ritual for us. We went last year, this year and hope to visit next year too! We always choose to stay at Primrose House, as it is close to the beach and train station but still tucked away in a quiet area so you…
Restaurant Recommendations : Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
If you’re considering a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, I would strongly recommend the following restaurants for your stay. Most were within easy walking distance from our hotel, Bull Reina Isabel. You can read the hotel review here. Taberna Chica, Playa De Las Canteras Not knowing when we would actually reach our hotel…
FAULTY TOWERS – THE DINING EXPERIENCE
Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience is a completely immersive and interactive comedy show based on the characters of the iconic and world renowned 70s show, Fawlty Towers, the BBC TV series written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. The setting is inside the President Hotel, in one of their restaurants. Using their own original…
Hotel Review : Reina Isabel and Spa, Gran Canaria
This was our second trip to the Canary Islands within a month of our last trip to Tenerife. This time, our destination was Gran Canaria, more specifically the capital city, Las Palmas. I feel sad as I write this that it was only three months ago that it was the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in…
Where to Eat well in Tenerife, Canary Islands
We celebrated our seventh wedding anniversary this year with a trip to the Tenerife, the biggest of all of the Canary Islands. We stayed in Puerto de la Cruz, the northern part of the island and our hotel was TRH Taoro Garden. TRH Taoro Garden Breakfast was included in our stay and we swapped lunch…
Where to Eat and Drink well in Bruges, Belgium
Bruges was such a revelation when it came to food. For starters, did you know that Bruges has about 26 restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide? Whilst we only managed to dine in a few places over the course of our long weekend, it was enough to convince us that Bruges has a pretty awesome…
Where to Eat and Drink well in Toronto, Canada
Toronto has a thriving restaurant and bar scene. Some of our favourites and especially recommended venues are listed below. RESTAURANTS Pai This one’s for Thai food lovers. Pai specialises in Northern Thai cuisine. We dined at the Midtown branch, located inside a vast space that used to be a former nightclub. The food was well…
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