La Régalade Saint Honoré
La Régalade Saint Honoré is among the most respected bistros in Paris and always among my top picks for anyone wanting to experience the best of French bistronomy, or casual/comfort […]
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Les Papilles
Les Papilles is a wine shop, tiny épicerie, and an intimate restaurant all in one. This cave à manger, or restaurant/wine shop serves hearty home-style cooking, family style to a […]
El Nopal
One can’t live on French food alone forever…sorry Francophiles but sometimes we all need a different flavour kick here and there. Paris has unfortunately disappointed a slew of expats and […]
Dans les Landes
A southwestern French tapas and wine bar that is great for groups. It’s best to round up a small gang to sit around one of the high communal tables so […]
La Gloria Restaurant
It’s not easy to find an authentic Mexican restaurant north of California. But if you’re ever in the Pacific Northwest (or just in the vicinity of Seattle or Vancouver), La […]
Best of: Paella in Valencia
Valencia gave birth to the paella and to Valencianos, the paella is one of their identifying symbols and very much part of their culture and traditions. As a staple of […]
Bonjardim
Portuguese chicken anyone? Portuguese chicken is becoming increasingly famous around the world with chains like Nando’s popping up everywhere. So why would anyone visit Portugal and not have a taste of […]
Local Picks: Berlin
RESTAURANTS Reservations are highly recommended for all restaurants on this list. Lutter & Wegner am Gendarmenmarkt Germans say that this upscale gathering spot serves the best wiener schnitzel in the city. […]
Jesse Restaurant
Jesse, or Ji Shi, is a Shanghai institution that should be on everyone’s must-dine list when in Shanghai. It’s possibly the best Shanghainese restaurant in the city. The restaurant serves perfectly […]
A Ginjinha
If there is one thing to drink in Lisbon, it should be a Ginjinha at A Ginjinha. This quintessential Lisbonian liqueur was first commercially produced at this very spot by Francisco Espinheira in 1840 and the […]
