Früh am Dom is a traditional brewery and beer hall located near the Cologne Cathedral (Dom) in Cologne, Germany. It is known for its Kölsch beer, a light and crisp ale brewed in Cologne, which is served in small glasses called Stangen. The brewery and beer hall offer a lively atmosphere where locals and tourists…
Category: Destinations
Let’s be Frank about the wonderful food at Frank, Hobart, Tasmania.
Located opposite Franklin Wharf in Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, Frank provides a unique dining experience with its South American inspired cuisine made from premium Australian ingredients. It’s open ambiance and top notch service enhance the culinary journey we embarked on. I’m here with a group of friends from Sydney, enjoying a five day cruise with Hobart…
Kaprao Crispy Chicken and Rice & the Samurai Burger at McDonalds, Thailand!
It’s time for another McDonalds post, this one is from Thailand! The usual rules apply: I’ll try a burger that is not available in Australia and I’ll have fries for comparison; if there is something else quite different on the menu, like gazpacho in Spain, I’ll grab that too. Today I am trying the Samurai…
Dining on the Costa Fascinosa – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
The dining on Costa Fascinosa unveils a culinary journey of the good, the bad, and the ugly. Some dishes dazzle the palate with exquisite flavours, showcasing Mediterranean delights. Some dishes are not up to par and shouldn’t have been served, while others should be ashamed of themselves for their presentation. Full disclosure, this post contains…
Turkish delights! The delightful flavours of Türkiye!
We all have our kebab preferences, right? Mine is a chicken kebab with lettuce, onions, NO tomato, add cheese with garlic sauce. Imagine my horror one day when my housemate of almost 10 years brought me home a kebab with beef, lettuce, onion, tomato, and chilli sauce. Poor guy hasn’t heard the end of it…
The Speck and Asiago Burger (By Joe Bastianich), McDonalds Italy.
Regular readers will know whenever I travel I usually make a quick stop at a McDonalds, I have this obsession with finding out what they offer and if the old fave’s taste the same in other countries! It just so happens that a lot of readers like my McDonalds posts from India and Spain, so here is another…
Ba’ghetto, Rome, Italy.
Ba’ghetto is a chain of Jewish restaurants found across Italy, and tonight, my friend Brett and I are dining at the Rome location, standing as a renowned Jewish restaurant in the area. It blends Jewish-Roman cuisine with Middle Eastern traditions, offering modern interpretations of classic recipes. Full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links allows me…
Trattoria Enzo e Piero, Florence, Italy.
After perusing the menu online, my choice is set, and I am looking forward to savouring the unique flavours of gnudi, kind of like a large gnocchi or dumpling . But when I order on this Friday evening, I am given a strange look…. Full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links allows me to sustain…
El Lugar Del Mariachi, Mexico City.
I speak very little Spanish but I work out the name of this restaurant, ‘el lugar del mariachi’, translates to ‘the place of mariachi’. I am out with friends Craig and Abraham at this traditional Mexican restaurant in Mexico City featuring fare from around the country (and of course a mariachi band). Mariachi is a…
Chitwan National Park and Nana Jungle Resort, Nepal. Taking Tourism Sustainability Seriously.
While Nepal is renowned for its towering Himalayan peaks, it’s worth noting the remarkable biodiversity in the south, particularly in Chitwan National Park. This diverse ecosystem is home to rare and endangered species, including Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, Asiatic elephants, crocodiles, ghariels, and a stunning variety of birdlife, making it a natural treasure worth exploring….
Dinner at the Esplanade Hotel, Dunedin, New Zealand, and the story of ‘Mum’, a legendary Sea Lion.
I recently flew ‘over the ditch’ from Sydney to Dunedin, New Zealand, to visit a dear friend. It’s Friday night, a little cold outside and we are not looking to head too far. I’ve got a craving for pizza, so my friend, Colleen, mentions the great pizzas they do at Esplanade, St Clair. I learn…
Madrid Secret Food Tour
Wow! Madrid, you really were a surprise! A beautiful city on a grand and epic scale that can easily challenge the heavyweights of tourist cities in Europe such as Paris, London, and Rome. Before I headed off to Segovia, I joined a food tour of Madrid and it’s an amazing afternoon! Full disclosure, this post…
The Grand McExtreme Three Cheeses, Top Fries and Gazpacho at McDonalds, Spain.
One of my most popular posts recently was when I tried the Maharaja Mac at McDonalds India, so here I bring you a Macca’s burger from Spain – The Grand McExtreme Three Cheeses – Sounds delightful, right? But it doesn’t stop there! What about some McDonalds fries with cheese and bacon, chicken wings and a…
Segovia, Spain. A Roman Aqueduct and it’s Most Famous Dishes.
Segovia, located around 100 kilometres northwest of Madrid in Spain, is home to one of the best preserved Roman Aqueducts in the world! Segovia and the aqueduct have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. It’s an easy day trip from Madrid, or do what I did and come for a night. Segovia is amazing and…
Food Tour of the Marais in Paris, France
In France, French onion soup is simply called onion soup. Butter is quite possibly considered a food group, and cheeses, some meats and wine have an ‘appellation’….A patisserie sells pastries, eclairs and macarons and a boulangerie sells bread, baguettes and pains. A viennoiserie sells a mixture of the two… kind of like sweeter breads, what…
Classic Bouillabaisse and Tartare de Thon Rouge at Bistro Pernod, Marseille, France.
It’s been weeks since I’ve posted, I have been on the road again, well, actually on planes, trains and a cruise (which I will post about later) and one of the cruise ports of call was Marseille in France. I am with my dear friend of many years Brett, an Australian who is now a…
Grand Princess – Adelaide to Melbourne Short Cruise
Short cruises are a great way to experience life at sea. Now, I would prefer a longer one (with many sea days), but this is all I can get away for. I am with my dear friend Jessie for this cruise from Adelaide to Melbourne with a call at Kangaroo Island. Jessie and I used…
Mabu Mabu – Big Esso, Federation Square, Melbourne.
Some international cuisines may be a primary or at least a secondary attraction to a destination – France, Italy, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia – don’t you think of the wonderful food you will have if you were to travel to these places? While it is estimated only 26% of people who have never visited associate Australia…
Madame Wu’s – Brisbane.
Madame Wu’s is a fabulous contemporary Asian fusion restaurant at the Eagle St Pier along Brisbane’s waterfront. The al fresco dining area has fantastic views of Story Bridge, the food great value as well as delicious! Brisbane has really grown up since I was last there. It’s looking great and has a fantastic restaurant scene….
The Maharaja Mac at McDonalds India.
I had been living in Nepal for some months and there is no McDonalds there. Boohoo. Poor me. I had this craving for a Big Mac, or a Cheeseburger, or a sausage McMuffin (red meat anyone?) and the fries, oh I was missing Macca’s fries. When I flew to India for a few days I…
Hellenika at the Calile Hotel – Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Hellenika is located at the Calile Hotel in Fortitude Valley in Brisbane. The ‘Valley’ as it is colloquially known, has come a long way in recent years. Hellenika is in the James Street precinct full of lovely restaurants, hotels and shops. This is the place to be seen! While in Brisbane catching up with friends…
Matty Somewhere 