Gettó Gulyás is relatively unique in terms of restaurants in Budapest. It is neither a high-end establishment or a food truck selling cheap eats on the street. It is, in a few words, casual comfort. The kitchen serves Hungarian dishes like goulash, stuffed cabbage, and stews in the heart of the Jewish Quarter. It can […]
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The Dutch have a long-beloved tradition called bruine kroegs, or brown cafes. This is Dutch pub culture at its most traditional, and Cafe Papeneiland is one of the oldest and most typical of them all. In fact, it was first granted a liquor license in 1642, but was likely serving up drinks to patrons a
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If you only go to one place for dinner in Lviv, Ukraine it should be Kryivka. Here, you get not only food but an entire World War II Insurgence Army experience. But first, you have to find it… Lviv is the prettiest European city that you’ve never heard of. Located in western Ukraine near its
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Situated 430m (1,411 feet) above the Mediterranean, Èze (in my opinion) is the most picturesquely perched village in France, and if it’s not on your bucket list, it should be. This famous medieval village has been called an “eagle’s nest” due to its location. As you make your way from the base to the top, you ascend
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I have been fortunate to experience many outstanding restaurants throughout the world in my travels. My dinner at Castle Bled Restaurant may take the award for the most fantastic view. Perched atop a rocky outcrop 130 meters above glacial Lake Bled in [amazon_textlink asin=’1465460284′ text=’Slovenia’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’bc06caf2-e6de-11e8-9142-81c3c97d078a’], Castle Bled is the oldest medieval
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In Amsterdam (and now in two other Dutch cities), it’s easy and lovely to eat a fine meal and also help the planet. At Instock Restaurant in the Oosterpark neighborhood just outside the historic canal belt, food waste is turned into creative cuisine. Think ugly but perfectly edible fruits and vegetables, one-day-old bread, bycatch fish,
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As you arrive at La Maison du Moulin, a working farm and vineyard that sits a half-hour outside of Geneva, Switzerland, the sights and smells of the fields rise up to greet you. This centuries-old winemaking region hugs Lake Geneva’s northern shore and boasts terraced vineyards recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Far
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It’s all about location, location, location, and delicious food. Biglari Café‘s location could not be better; this trendy café on the enchanting port of [amazon_textlink asin=’1465467971′ text=’Saint-Tropez’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’c02772ea-0938-11e9-be76-8105a097597e’], offers dazzling views of the Mediterranean and the super yachts steps ahead. Barely sixteen months old, Biglari Café has won the hearts of both
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Built on a rocky promontory, high above the Bays of Villefranche and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, the awe-inspiring Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its nine themed gardens offer one of the best views in the French Riviera. While [amazon_textlink asin=’B06XTGF2DR’ text=’Baroness Bèatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’833d566d-fbd9-11e8-a8d4-d5de25067d90′], owned several magnificent villas in the [amazon_textlink asin=’1465467971′ text=’South
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Rare comes the time when the image of cool cream enters your mind. Laid like a blanket over vegetables and vast balls of chickpeas, cradled between a soft pillowy pita. Delectable, mouth-watering thoughts as soon as you hear this restaurant’s name. It happens, my friend, once you’ve experienced wrapping your mouth around the famous falafel
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