De Koffieschenkerij—meaning the Coffee Parlor—is a not-quite-secret in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. You might think there are no secrets left in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. After all, everything’s right out there on display, for everyone to see and indulge in. But snugged up against an outer wall of the Oude Kerk, or Old …
De Koffieschenkerij: Coffee and Cake in Amsterdam’s Oldest Church Read More »
Established in 1903, El Rana Verde has the best location in town – across the street from the Royal Palace, adjacent to the Prince’s Garden, and on the banks of the Tagus River. With such impressive views, one might think the food wouldn’t live up to its prestigious location. You’d be wrong. The food is …
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Established in 1862, Café de la Paix is one of the oldest and best-known restaurants in the city of light. It also has one of the best views from its terrace—the iconic Paris Opera House. Over the years, a who’s who of customers spent many an hour nursing a drink or grabbing a bite…from Victor …
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The Danes are very serious about their ice cream. They are also pretty jealous of their great waffles. When Vaffelbageren combines the two—creamy rich ice cream scooped onto a fresh-from-the-iron hot waffle and topped with whipped cream—you get a bit of heaven. And it all comes with the great view and perfect people watching of …
Delicious Waffles & Ice Cream at Vaffelbageren in Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark Read More »
Over the years, Barrafina has collected a host of impressive accolades. A [amazon_textlink asin=’2067214756′ text=’Michelin star’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’2c1aebac-45bc-11e8-8ba5-497c3f37209c’]. Winner of the National Restaurant Awards. And one of [amazon_textlink asin=’1846702070′ text=’Time Out London’s’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’4637cbcc-45bc-11e8-ab7f-65138b75a8d6′] Top 10 dishes (2016). Even though they’ve expanded to three locations, people still happily stand in line …
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Michelin dining in [amazon_textlink asin=’1631216678′ text=’Paris’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’72ca19d8-3b75-11e8-b19b-c940a90922f7′] is no joke. In fact, it’s not unheard of for the city’s top three-star places to average over $500 per person. Even some one-star restaurants can still end up with bills over $400, especially the long-established ones. Enter: the prix fixe lunch at Guy Savoy. …
Lunch at Guy Savoy: Michelin Three-Star on a Budget Read More »
Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town, unlike the newer parts of the city, is cozy, close, busy. It’s old and inviting and a bit mysterious. After you’ve wandered through its curvy climby narrow streets and stairs for a while, you’ll likely want a break for a bite to eat or something warm to drink—or cool in …
Chokladkoppen–Chocolate, Food & Streetview in Stockholm’s Old Town Read More »
If I was given the choice of being served any pizza in the world, I would immediately order the namesake Da Baffetto from the small cozy restaurant in Rome just blocks from [amazon_textlink asin=’B013KSN8MA’ text=’Piazza Navona’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’a58edb0f-24c5-11e8-9832-593ff15b19f9′]. With only ten indoor tables and a few more outside, this place fills up fast. If …
A drive along the Wild Atlantic Way of Ireland’s western coast would not be complete without a stop at The Long Dock Pub in the charming fishing village of Carrigaholt, [amazon_textlink asin=’B079NR1FQC’ text=’County Clare’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’5c8a679a-2aed-11e8-be17-959da1374813′]. Originally built in the 1820’s, this public house has multi-tasked over the years as a pub, grocery, …
Long Dock Pub: Savoring Seafood on the Loophead Peninsula, Ireland Read More »
In Dutch, the words De Pont mean “The Ferry.” So of course, a café/restaurant just a few steps from the ferry landing on Amsterdam’s trendy north side must be called, Cafe De Pont. If you go, you’ll find that getting yourself to Central Station and onto that ferry will take you to a delightful stop for …
Small Plates with a Dutch Accent at Café De Pont, Amsterdam North, The Netherlands Read More »
