Europe

Le Logge del Vignola: Culinary Excellence in Montepulciano

Massimo, the owner of lovely Le Logge del Vignola in Montepulciano, shared some of the secrets with us for preparing traditional [amazon_textlink asin=’150114359X’ text=’Tuscan dishes’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’d1cf4264-1aaf-11e8-a0db-cff84be6a688′]. Most importantly, Massimo and Federico, the head chef, insist that you start with fresh, seasonal ingredients from the local area. And most importantly, they insist quality and

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Ristorante Miky in Monterosso: Fresh Goodness from the Sea in Cinque Terre

We were excited about visiting Ristorante Miky in lovely Monterosso, the northernmost of the 5 villages making up Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera. Rick Steves is quoted as saying that Ristorante Miky is, “Quite possibly the best cuisine in Monterosso.” Although I obviously have not been to all of the restaurants in Monterosso, I

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Falafel & More at Rokka, Antalya, Turkey

Given Antalya’s proximity to [amazon_textlink asin=’184604488X’ text=’Syria’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’26061e96-efdf-11e7-84cf-d1c3e8d3eaf5′], I was surprised by the lack of falafel in the city. The one restaurant I could find serving falafel was Rokka, and that alone was the reason I ate here six times during my month in Antalya. Location: Haşimişcan Mahallesi, Recep Peker Cd., Antalya

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Florence’s Foody Farm: A Tasty Blend of Trendy and Traditional

With the memorable name of Foody Farm, this very popular restaurant about 10-15 minutes southeast of the Duomo is a great addition to the Florence food scene. The simple but effective guiding concept of Foody Farm is “The right food from the right places.” The staff is constantly researching for the best local suppliers for

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The original Pasteis de Belem, the first of the famous Portuguese egg tarts, are an absolute must-eat treat for any visitor to Lisbon, Portugal.

The Original Cafe Pastéis de Belém, Lisbon, Portugal

If you find yourself in the beautiful Portuguese capital of [amazon_textlink asin=’1465457402′ text=’Lisbon’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’a4a84603-764d-11e7-9cab-11e174173f51′], you are definitely going to want to eat some pastel de nata, the famous Portuguese egg tarts. They are an almost universal culinary symbol of Lisbon, and you’ll see them everywhere you go in the city. But why

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Dramatic Views at Ristorante Da Gemma, Capri, Italy

A paradise of water and a rugged shoreline await those who dare to maneuver through cobblestone alleys to find Ristorante Da Gemma.  Located on the island of [amazon_textlink asin=’1101879866′ text=’Capri, Italy’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’cc6721d2-74ab-11e7-9268-e9dba9f260da’], Da Gemma claims one of the most dramatic and picturesque coastlines, creating an enjoyable seaside dining experience, exceeding expectations since

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At Moinho Dom Quixote, near Lisbon, Portugal, you come for the view of Guincho Bay and the wild Atlantic beyond.

Moinho Dom Quixote, Portugal

Not far from Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point in continental Europe, sits what might be the best surprise of a trip to [easyazon_link identifier=”163121053X” locale=”US” tag=”theyum-20″]Portugal[/easyazon_link]. Less than an hour from [easyazon_link identifier=”1465457089″ locale=”US” tag=”theyum-20″]Lisbon[/easyazon_link], and about mid-way between [easyazon_link identifier=”B00LZOM9PY” locale=”US” tag=”theyum-20″]Cascais[/easyazon_link] and Sintra, its entrance guarded by an old Portuguese windmill, is

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