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A Guide to Pintxos in San Sebastián

San Sebastian, or Donostia in Basque, is the gem of Spain in terms of gastronomy. It is the city with the second most Michelin stars per capita in the world, only behind Kyoto, Japan. Additionally, based on the 2013 ranking, two of the world’s top…

Cuisine Rome

What and Where to Eat in Rome

One of the first things you probably think of when you think of Rome is the FOOD. I mean, Italian food has permeated the entire world with its pasta, pizza, and desserts. The thing about Italy is that there are so many regional cuisines.…

Cuisine London

Korean Street Food at On the Bab

Location: London, England Cuisine: Korean     This place had been on my list forever because of its great reviews and delicious appeal. I love Korean food. In fact, if I could just have Mexican, Thai, and Korean cuisine for the rest of my…

Barcelona Cuisine

Going Crazy for Tapas at Tapeo

Location: Barcelona, España Cuisine: Spanish and Catalan   Most of the restaurants I’ve been to in Barcelona have been recommendations from friends who have lived in the city forever. Most of these restaurants are nowhere near new, and they perhaps do not even have…

Cuisine London

Feeling Modern at Bistrotheque

Location: London, United Kingdom Cuisine: British   In a city like London, new restaurants are popping all the time with their flashy new concepts. Bistrotheque is not one of them. It opened 14 years ago and is located between Bethnal Green and Hackney, in a…

Cuisine

What It Means to Be Local: Lunch at The Goods Shed

Location: Canterbury, England Cuisine: British   Local Means Local First and foremost, The Goods Shed prides itself in sourcing local products. In fact, the local products come from the farmers market under the same roof! The market has fruits, vegetables, fish, meats, cheese, wine,…

Cuisine London

Santo Remedio: From Mexico to London

Location: London, United Kingdom Cuisine: Mexican   It’s no secret among my close friends and family that I am obsessed with Mexican food. As my rant in my review of Breddos indicates, I just can’t get enough of this wonderful cuisine. Consequently, I’m always…

Cuisine London

Roti Chai: London’s Best Indian Food

Location: London, United Kingdom Cuisine: Indian   I have a confession to make: I am not the biggest fan of Indian food. *GASP* I know. How can I move to London and not appreciate all the good Indian food out here? Well, as I’ve…

Cuisine London

Going Beyond Haggis at Mac & Wild

Location: London, United Kingdom (Fitzrovia Location) Cuisine: Scottish    I feel like Scottish food has just about the same reputation as English food: not great.  Now, full disclaimer, I did not like this restaurant the first time around. I really did not feel like…