A new year, and once more I tell myself I should make more of an effort at sending weird and wonderful thoughts into cyberspace. But it’s a struggle trying to find time to do so, especially when there’s so many other things on my to do list, and of course the duvet is having a…
Category: Eating out
New wave sushi – Argentine style
Buenos Aires is no longer just about beef and asado. Sushi is now one of the most popular foods in Argentina, with the restaurants of Buenos Aires now inventing new combinations that are influenced by neighbouring Peru, as well as the city’s Mediterranean immigrants. From the ones I tried, there is a strong feature of…
Western mooncakes
I’m currently in Buenos Aires, a city I haven’t visited since I took a press trip here over 5 years ago. It’s a city full of contrasts: swanky high end boutiques nestle next to shabby chic and rundown buildings. I love the fact that there’s a constant smell of smoky asado in the air, but…
One man and his dog.
Viktor & Spoils is a modern Mexican taqueria and tequila bar serving classic and new style tacos alongside a world-class tequila and mescal selection. Part of the Hotel on Rivington, visitors enter through a red unmarked door plastered with Mexican pesos. This leads to a lounge/bar, with walls made of barn wood and colourful rows…
Serendipity in New York
Sometimes fate can do you a favour. And she certainly did that today when the uptown line which would have taken me back to my hotel in midtown was closed for repairs. As I was forced to walk back from Spring Street up towards Union Square, I managed to find a number of foodie destinations…
Romera New York – Neurogastronomy or Food Fetishism?
So it’s currently 6.24am, and I’m sat at my computer when I should be in bed. Why? Well, dinner last night at Romera New York, has definitely got into my head. Romera is chef and physician (never thought I’d put those two together) Dr. Miguel Sanchez Romera’s eponymous restaurant. Chef Romera’s first project in the…
Old Beaconsfield – the next Bra?
No, we’re not talking about supporting undergarments: we’re talking about Bra in the Piedmont region of Italy – famous for it’s biannual Slow Food Cheese Festival. The UK’s top event for Cheese Lovers will take place on Saturday 14th April at The Market Place, Old Beaconsfield. An opportunity to taste, learn about, and buy cheese,…
Go Wild
Wild Food Café – centered around fun, wellbeing & living-food – opened its doors to the public for the first time on Wednesday 26th October. Based in eclectic Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden, the café is bright, sun drenched and cozy. Customers chill out at one of the communal tables or bar and gaze out over the…
Postcard from Taipei – Sweet Dreams
Last night, I was contemplating my first day in Taipei. It’s an amazing city, probably even more so if you can speak/ read Taiwanese or Mandarin, but being able to say hello and use sign language coupled with a big smile goes a long way. A great way to see some of the amazing…
Pig in a poke
The title is a bit of a misnomer, but I promise that there is pig in this story. And ice cream. Taiwan can be hot and steamy, so what could be more refreshing than cold, cool, refreshing ice cream? At Snow King, they offer just that. If you look at the rather bad photo, you…
Andre Dang 