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 […]
Tag Archives: Snacks
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 […]
Canadian Snacks: Poutine
Poutine is the quintessential Canadian dish that originated in Quebec but now loved across the nation. In its most basic form, a Poutine consists of french fries topped with brown […]
Clasico Argentino
Another great foreign addition to the Paris food scene, Clasico Argentino is an Argentian restaurant specializing in freshly made empanadas and ice cream, or helados in Spanish. This small joint […]
Cancale: Oysters on the Beach
Cancale is a small town on the Brittany coast in northwestern France that is often called the “oyster capital” of Brittany. History has it that the Romans were known to have […]
German Snacks: Currywurst
Behold the power of the German sausage! No visit to Germany is complete without the currywurst. It’s a national fast food dish consisting of steamed, then fried pork sausage, or […]
London Snacks: Cupcakes
Cupcake obsession has landed in London. What’s there not to love about these little personalized cakes topped with pretty, edible decorations? And LOLA’s has to be the best handcrafted cupcakes […]
Dutch/Belgium Snacks: Frikandel
The Frikandel, or Fricadelle in Belgium and Northern France, is an absolutely addictive fried Dutch snack. There are even websites and appreciation societies set up to honour this humble minced-meat […]
Best of: French Fries in Brussels
There’s a reason why pommes frites is the national snack in Belgium and this friterie is one of the best. Twice fried and served hot in a paper cone with […]
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