City trip in Lyon

Even before visiting it, Lyon has always represented an ideal city: not as big as a capital, South enough to be warm for most of the year and only a few hours from both the mountains and the sea. But now that I’ve visited? I’m even more convinced! Where to eat in Lyon? Eating in the Vieux Lyon: we wandered for a while in the cute … Continue reading City trip in Lyon

Eating and drinking mojitos in Barcelona

I escaped from Brussels for 4 days of well-deserved holidays in Barcelona last July. I had been to Barcelona many years before and this time was much more about relaxing and drinking mojitos than visiting (anyway it was way to warm!). Equipped with my favourite guide and my never-failing (mh!) instinct, here are my recommendations to make your taste buds happy! Eating in Barcelona Our best … Continue reading Eating and drinking mojitos in Barcelona

Hungry in Brussels? [N°2]

A bit more than one year after my first article about food in Brussels, I’ve eaten so much delicious food in so many new restaurants (or at least new to me!) that a second article seemed more than necessary! World food Many of my discoveries are restaurants offering food from around the world, from Italy to Liban and Japan: Start with a traditional Italian apero at La Piola Libri (every day … Continue reading Hungry in Brussels? [N°2]

Spritz by the pool

Eating & drinking in Cisternino

My dear friend Stephanie comes from the lovely town of Cisternino in the Southern Italian region of Apulia. Last July, I spent a great week in her trullo (also for rent here) eating delicious local food and drinking spritz by the pool. I asked her to provide you with her best tips to eat and drink in Cisternino. Emilie: What would you advise people visiting … Continue reading Eating & drinking in Cisternino

5 places to eat & drink in SW London

Cakes, cocktails and pasta: today I’ve decided to share with you 5 of my favourite places in the South West of London to eat or have a drink. The Hummingbird Bakery Every time I’m in the museums area in South Kensington, I always end up looking at the Lamborgini shop with in my hands an extraordinary red velvet cupcake from The Hummingbird Bakery on Old … Continue reading 5 places to eat & drink in SW London

Hungry in Brussels?

Whether you feel like eating a traditional moules-frites, Asian food, a waffle or in an all-you-can-eat restaurant, here is my list of places that will delight you taste buds in my hometown Brussels. Snacks You’ve been walking for a while and need a coffee & WiFi? Sit in the comfy armchairs of the Jat’ café, between Porte de Namur and Place Royale, with a nice latte or a … Continue reading Hungry in Brussels?

Eating and drinking in Zakynthos

Zakynthos is one of the many beautiful Greek islands where you will enjoy the sun, the beaches as well as a delicious moussaka and a few Mythos. Restaurants in Zakynthos Places like Zakynthos town, Laganas, Alikanas and Tsilivi are full of touristic restaurants but don’t be afraid, I’ve found some nice places to eat that you will certainly enjoy too: Porto Roulis (Kypseli) is the perfect place to go … Continue reading Eating and drinking in Zakynthos