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Like most Londoners, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to try one of our city’s many ceviche establishments. I don’t count those as being on par with the more authentic experience you’re likely to have at an establishment like Astrid y Gastón, so…
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The very first time I visited Buenos Aires back in 2007, it stole a little piece of my heart. I was in love, describing it to friends as a cross between Paris and Barcelona, with the fiery passion of the…
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While there are no shortages of excellent places to dine in Paris, I have a history of being rather unlucky when it comes to my dining experiences. While I won’t go into the minutiae, it seems I have a knack…
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Those of you who read this blog will know I’m a planner. I like to do my own research when identifying new and interesting venues to try out, and there’s nothing that makes me want to run for the hills more than the…
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There’s a certain rhythm to life on Mykonos during the summer months. A light breakfast is usually had sitting poolside quite late in the morning (possibly nursing a hangover), then depending on your mobility, it’s either catching the bus or…
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Melbournians are a proud bunch, who’ll go out of their way to appear nonchalant about their legendary rivalry with Sydneysiders over who has the better city. As a fellowman who’s perhaps a little more neutral than most, I do give Sydney props…
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Using Mexico City as our base to come and go between Cuba and Costa Rica meant we had plenty of opportunities to indulge in everything the City had to offer, which included spending a fair bit of time in Polanco’s foodie institutions….
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Jaso is somewhat of an institution among the well-heeled Polanco crowd. The bakery alone has set a new standard for confectionary and throughout our visit, there was never a shortage of people queuing each time we passed by. And while the main…
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In London, we’re very spoilt for choice when it comes to fine dining. Yet of all the exceptional restaurants we could have chosen to celebrate a milestone occasion, I regret we chose L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon. A mix up with our table reservation…
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Sitges is a curious old town. It has so many of the ingredients to make for a spectacular seaside resort, yet there are two fundamentally key aspects where it repeatedly falls short. Hotel stock and restaurants. The former we get…
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Those in the know about where to dine in Sitges, will be familiar with Fragata. This restaurant definitely has something, perched in its commanding location overlooking the beachfront promenade, it’s like the grand dame of the strip. And rightfully so, in…
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