After a drive of an hour or so from Lyon we were in the wine-making village of Juliénas in the Beaujolais Region. We parked our car to look for somewhere to eat and we ended up in the Hotel / Restaurant Chez la Rose. We had no reservation and it was a bit late but the lady […]
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Poissonerie Laurent, Cassis, France
Spontaneity is good ! I mean, at least occasionally. It was the first time we have been to Cassis and we were walking alongside the marina and saying, what a lovely village. After a moment of idleness, we were reminded by our bodies that we are really hungry. Thereafter we find ourselves in a rather picky […]
King John Inn, Tollard Royal (Wiltshire)
This is a little gem in a small little village called Tollard Royal. Guy Ritchie and Madonna owned a country estate here. The food is good and the wine list is excellent. There is even a little wine shop ajoining the pub/inn. Again the area is great for nice country walks or you can drive […]
Belgo, Covent Garden, London
I enjoy restaurants that offer a laid back, informal feel with quality. Oddly enough, I enjoy it even more when it gets slightly overcrowded . In my opinion, such an atmosphere is vital to create a social ambiance . Belgo, in that regard is a perfect place to gather with friends, get some good food […]
Ristorante Maccheroni, Rome
Maccheroni is a small local restaurant that is about 5 minutes walk from Pantheon. There are also some other nice cafes and restaurants surrounding the area. I really like the mood of this area. Just do few turns from the busy streets and there you are in a relatively less crowded nice street. The kitchen […]
Swiss Chalet Restaurant, Zermatt
Restaurant Swiss Chalet is a restaurant we liked very much. It has a nice cozy feel but don’t expect something spectacular in design. The food is good and the menu has a wide variety of selections but I think the focus is on fondue. I say that relying on other guests, which majority of them […]