A bit of San Sebastian in London at Donostia

Posted by petra08 on May 25, 2013 · 4 Comments 

Good food always tastes better with a good wine and to make the food taste even better, add some friends to share it with. Two of our friends bought us a wonderful present, a voucher to a restaurant that they love and we could not go there without them so the four of us meet … Continue reading →

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Cal Pep, a Barcelona institution

Posted by petra08 on April 24, 2013 · 2 Comments 

When I did my research, talking to people and reading up on it there  is one place that always comes up. Cal Pep. It was so consistent I had to put it on the top of my list for our visit. Last time I went to Barcelona I sort of just went, this time I … Continue reading →

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10 Greek Steet, maybe the best risotto ever?!

Posted by petra08 on February 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

Great food always makes me smile. there isn’t always a need to go to very expensive restaurants and have large tasting menus, 10 Greek Street is great and it is just my type of place! I went there with a friend and he gave me strict instructions to not be late. We grabbed a couple … Continue reading →

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Seafood starter, chestnut stuffed roast chicken and wild apple pistachio crumble

Posted by petra08 on October 19, 2012 · 3 Comments 

I saw some chestnuts weekend before last and promptly wanted to make roast chicken with chestnut stuffing. Every year we forage for chestnuts in a place where there are so many we could spend a whole week picking them and there would still be plenty more! Last Sunday I thought we should go there and … Continue reading →

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Fish pie at Bentley’s, Dim sum at Yauatcha and Chicken Fajita at Hard Rock Cafe

Posted by petra08 on October 12, 2012 · 2 Comments 

The past couple of weeks have been manic to say the least, very work intense but also great and a lot, perhaps slightly too much, good foods! The week just gone I was back in London again. I had forgotten how much fun Hard Rock Cafe can be, it is so easy to sing along to … Continue reading →

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A Korean BBQ and a sparkle of Olympic spirit!

Posted by petra08 on August 4, 2012 · 2 Comments 

There are a few good Korean restaurants around London but if you are serious, the concentration of Korean restaurants will be found in New Malden and this is where I was heading last night for a Korean BBQ. According to Wikipedia the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has one of the largest expatriate community … Continue reading →

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A favourite revisited, The Blackboard Bistro

Posted by petra08 on July 13, 2012 · 6 Comments 

I did a quick trip to Dublin and it was the first time in a little while. I was catching up with a friend and The Blackboard Bistro is a perfect place, unrushed and great for two foodies like us! They have a set menu at EUR 25 for two courses and EUR 30 for … Continue reading →

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