MERCAT CENTRAL IN VALENCIA
mercat central in valencia makes for some serious market porn. i love to visit local markets during trips and get lost in them. if you are like me, this one’s for you! when you are in spain, your next good meal is never far. and the market places reflect that. they are not shabby, utilitarian spaces where...
RESTAURANT PLANTAGE IN AMSTERDAM
restaurant plantage in amsterdam is definitely my favourite place for a meal in the city. it’s been a while since i’ve got back, but this restaurant is well worth a shout out. it’s a secret that deserves being shared with my readers! i was in amsterdam for two weeks. so i approached the city in my own...
LA BOQUERIA OR MERCAT DE SANT JOSEP DE LA BOQUERIA
la boqueria is a bcn essential. whether you’re a tourist or a local, your path will sooner or later lead you there. just off la rambla, the colourful market serves as meeting place, grocery shop, breakfast joint or lunch eaterie. don’t get discouraged by the hoards of clueless tourists with cameras! just read between the...
LA XOCOLATERIA BY ORIOL BALAGUER
la xocolateria is one of the best places to get your sugar fix in el born, in barcelona. sometimes, it just happens that we have sugar cravings. and when we do, it’s be a pity to fix it with a sad artificial chocolate bar or whatever. if you’re gonna sin, at least make it worth...
CUINES AT MERCAT SANTA CATERINA
cuines at mercat santa caterina was so good that i had lunch there twice. i recommend it if you are looking to have a great casual meal in barcelona. the market and the restaurant were on my to short do list. i had decided that this trip would be more relaxed. so i just wrote down...
BROADWAY MARKET IN LONDON
broadway market is the funky hipster version of borough market. i was there on a sunday and i had a great time in the sun. before we arrived, we visited the tiny nearby netil market. it had vintage furniture and clothes, the work of local designers and bric a brac. i wish i could come to get...
BOROUGH MARKET IS FOODIE HEAVEN
borough market is always on my london list. this it is not a mere market but a hub. you go there to eat, check out the people and the stuff on sale, take pictures or, you know, just hang out. it is the perfect foodie destination. or the perfect place to have brunch on saturday....
STORY RESTAURANT – ONE MICHELIN STAR
story restaurant is run by tom sellers, a 27-year old chef. it is located in a former toilet nearby london’s tower bridge. it was open in 2013, after an 18-month, 2-million-pound redecoration. the restaurant received its first michelin star in september 2013, only 6 months after it opened. the chef started working in the industry after he was expelled...
MALMO AND COPENHAGEN IN VALENCIA
malmo and copenhagen in valencia are two sibling vegetarian restaurants. i was there recently and i’d say you’d like either one. check it! the restaurants have the same owners. also, they are both situated in valencia’s cool neighborhood of ruzafa. on the other hand, they have shared cuisine and decor. you know, vegetarian dishes and...
JAPANESE SWEETS
japanese sweets is the first in a series of posts on japanese food. i will apologize for the quality of the pictures. most of them are taken in a hurry, regardless of the light. but i hope you will appreciate the documentary element of the post rather than the artistic impression. thank you for the...
SESAME – BLACK AND WHITE
sesame is not big in my country. one can occasionally find the white kind sprinkled on top of pastries. or mushed in halva. but not much else.
GELATO IS DELICIOUSLY ADDICTIVE
gelato is the italian version of ice cream. please notice that the semantics are not the only difference. while there are some confusions, remember this: the recipe is different!
