• 28 February, 2017

    SKETCH, London: Welcome to the world of Oz…

    The triple dream of launching a centre, a “lieu” or destination place, for food, art and music has been realised by Mourad “Momo” Mazouz and his team of chefs and designers over two expansive floors of a converted 18th century building in Conduit Street, Mayfair, London.
    Sketch is a complex unique site. Conceived by French master chef Pierre Gagnaire and restaurateur Mazouz, it has attracted unprecedented media reaction for its myriad food, drink and entertainment styles since it opened in December 2002. Gagnaire’s culinary genius has inspired the menus throughout sketch. His eponymous Michelin three-starred Paris restaurant has a distinctive menu style, which Gagnaire had adapted for sketch. Executed by his acolytes, the food is imaginative, bold, ground-breaking and delicious. These two visionaries have come together to create sketch…
     
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  • 24 February, 2017

    FABIOS Bar, Vienna, Austria

    www.fabios.at

    No doubt this is one of the trendiest bars in Vienna and a must visit spot for a drink (or two) among the beautiful local people of Vienna.

    Google map:

    https://goo.gl/maps/k4DrVuPk2j92

  • 8 February, 2017

    LONDON; a refuge from the city…

    www.petershamnurseries.com

    Dine in a pretty glasshouse restaurant, browse plants in a nursery, find antiques and gifts in a shop, or sit, wander and enjoy seasonal food and homemade cakes in a teahouse.

    Internationally prized garden centre, Petersham Nurseries is a tranquil oasis and seedbed of inspiration.

    Google maps:

    https://goo.gl/maps/WphpP9YBHUv

  • 8 February, 2017

    MONVINIC, BARCELONA

    Qualified as one of the best wine bars in the world according to the Wall Street Journal.
    www.monvinic.com/en

    Google maps:

    https://goo.gl/maps/BsAFheCJ3vu

  • 8 February, 2017

    Tapas Bar VINITUS, BARCELONA

    Here comes a recommendation from someone who lives in Barcelona…

    …(the writer of this tip).

    VINITUS is arguably one of the best choices in terms of fine quality/price & surely one of the coolest tapas-bar in Barcelona. The only (sometimes big) draw-back is that they don’t accept reservations and they might die from a rapid high demmand. Sofar they stand on very high quality for very affordable cost. So still a great spot.

    (Ps. Don’t miss the small tapa of marinated sardine,exquissite!).

    Google map:

    https://goo.gl/maps/b3Ff5FAxnk32

  • 7 February, 2017

    MADRID, homely & charming

    www.ultramarinosquintin.es/

    The gastrobar ULTRAMARINOS QUINTIN has the best location in Madrid: in the edge of the neighbourhood of Salamanca.
    It will delight you with the amazing atmosphere (but be aware sometimes too busy).

    Take a moment to appreciate the draft tap, the take home bread, the grocery shelter, the cheese corner…  Just a perfect place to repeat for a drink, or a tea….or for a lunch or dinner if you don’t mind a crowded feel. Food is correct but not as excellent as their below partners:

    EL PARAGUAS & TEN CON TEN.

    Google maps:

    https://goo.gl/maps/Kxx6CvuwSTL2

  • 3 November, 2016

    ISTANBUL & The Bosphorus…BANYAN RESTAURANT

    Banyan Restaurant at the Bosphorus :

    BOSPHORUS: An appealing word to everybody within our shipping community and two curiosities to note: BOSPHORUS meaning THROAT in turkish language & ISTANBUL meaning “In the city” for the ancients.

    Arguably one of the best locations for a dinner or just putting a drink “down the throat” in a magical megalopolis such as it is Istanbul.

    A spot overlooking the Bosphorus strait and just next to a gem of a mosque in Ortakoy….
    Indulge in Banyan Restaurant’s heaven in front of a worldwide reknown bridge connecting 2 ancient continents…

    There may be bigger, flashier venues in Istanbul but few can match Banyan Restaurant in terms of an unforgettable summer atmosphere…with one big exception: ¡THE BORACHART PARTY!, truly a highlight. We like to congratulate them for their wonderful venue.

    P.s: Either this very location is inclusive or not; World’s Best Bars is more than a bar directory…it’s a site with a mission: to allocate and review the planet’s finest bars: www.worldsbestbars.com
    We recommend BANYAN restaurant  specially for an evening drink and light dinner at the bar. Ideal for 2 or 3 persons.
  • 22 September, 2016

    AMAZONICO Bar, Jazz Club & Restaurant, Madrid

    AMAZONICO Bar, Jazz Club & Restaurant, Madrid
    Love is in the atmosphere…but please remember this preference: BAR (UPSCALE), JAZZ CLUB (COOL), RESTAURANT (SIMPLY TRENDY).
    A newly opened & incredible setting by the Paraguas Group”.

    http://restauranteamazonico.com/

    The ambience is exotic and creative but the food is rather simple, (a mix of Japanese Cuisine with an  Amazonian Tropical twist). Best for desserts (Chocolate Moctezuma is very nice) & drinks either at the Bar upstairs, or at the Jazz Club downstairs (with daily live music).

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