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A Seafood Feast at O Farol, Cacilhas

December 2, 2009 by Helen Page

The Lighthouse is Gone, But the Seafood Brings People Here: Our first night in Portugal and we're having a seafood treat at "O Farol", a restaurant in Cacilhas. To get to this restaurant we catch a local commuter ferry from Cais do Sodré, Lisbon's transport hub, from where buses, the metro, trains and the ferries depart. On a warm summer's evening, the ferry ride is very pleasant. Cacilhas is just on the other side of the Tagus river and before we even think about a gin and tonic, … [Read more...]

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Santini Gelati – Best Ice Cream in Portugal

November 19, 2009 by Helen Page

Purveyor of Ice Cream to Europe's Royal Families: We were told that when we get to Cascais, we must have some Santini ice cream, the best in Portugal! The Santinis have been supplying ice cream to generations of the royal family but be forewarned that when we get to the ice cream parlour, the shop is very small, plain and simple. We arrive in Cascais on a hot afternoon and the ice cream parlour is where everyone heads for. Pedro, our tour director, wasn't exaggerating when he said that the … [Read more...]

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Varenyky or Pierogi – Delicious Ukrainian Dumplings

November 17, 2009 by Helen Page

Making Varenyky - Ukraine River Cruise: A taste of varenyky or pierogi is a must on any trip to the Ukraine. These dumplings come with a range of fillings, including potato, potato and cheddar cheese, potato and mushroom, cottage cheese, blueberries or cherries. Varenyky is a staple dish of the Slavic countries and many nationalities have variations of dumplings as part of their national cuisine, including the Italian ravioli, Polish pierogi, Russian pilmeni, Jewish kreplach or Chinese … [Read more...]

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London Restaurants | St. Christopher's Place

November 9, 2009 by Helen Page

Eating and Drinking in the Heart of London: It was purely by chance that we came across St. Christopher's Place this morning when we were pounding down Oxford Street on our way to Bond Street Tube Station. The little lane way caught Tony's attention and when he ducked in to have a look, he was surprised to find that the little lane opened out to a large area of restaurants and shops. With our hotel at Marble Arch, this is certainly a convenient area for eating out during our London visit. … [Read more...]

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Interesting Facts about British Food

November 8, 2009 by Helen Page

10 Interesting Facts about British Food: Have you ever wondered how some of your favourite foods came to be discovered or invented? Here are ten interesting facts (or myths) about British food, some going back to Roman times: It was the Romans who made oysters popular in Britain and were responsible for establishing their cultivation . The rich waters of Camulodunum (Colchester today) are ideal for cultivating the delicious Colchester oysters . In Spring, you can trace the routes of … [Read more...]

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Waterside Cafe | Little Venice | Regent's Canal

October 31, 2009 by Helen Page

A unique floating cafe: Shortly after arriving at Little Venice, we spot the Waterside Cafe. This idyllic cafe is situated on a narrowboat moored in picture-postcard Little Venice at the junction of the Grand Union and Regent's Canals. Bedecked with baskets of hanging flowers, the delightful narrowboat looks inviting so we decide to go in for a drink. There are outdoor quayside tables, but on this occasion it's a good opportunity to be in a canal boat. This unique floating cafe has heating … [Read more...]

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London Restaurants | Strada London Italian Restaurant

October 30, 2009 by Helen Page

Dinner with a View: It's always tricky knowing where to go for meals when you're travelling. So, when our friends Neil and Linda suggested that it's nice having dinner at the Strada restaurant where you can have a beautiful night view of the Tower Bridge and the River Thames, we were thankful for their suggestion. We walked past the restaurant during the day, but didn't think of its night-time potential. Our Strada Experience The Strada is a chain Italian restaurant group with over 70 … [Read more...]

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Punch Tavern – Fleet Street | London Pubs

October 29, 2009 by Helen Page

Punch Tavern - 99 Fleet Street: Along the Fleet Street stretch of our London Walk, we come across the Punch Tavern. As it happens, it's nearly lunchtime, so this calls for a stop in this heritage London pub which Tony knows very well. The pub was quite empty when we arrived, but from 1:00 p.m, it started to fill with office workers. How the Pub got its Name The Punch Tavern is one of London's historic pubs. The tavern, previously known as the "Crown and Sugar Loaf", was renamed the "Punch … [Read more...]

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Chez Lapin | Porto Restaurant | Eating Out in Porto

October 24, 2009 by Helen Page

French by Name but Portuguese in Cuisine: Tonight we find ourselves in Chez Lapin, a rustic restaurant on Oporto's waterfront, close to where we disembarked from our river cruise. Although this restaurant has a French name, Chez Lapin serves traditional Portuguese and Oporto cuisine. I ask Sergio, the owner's son, what was behind the French restaurant name and he explains that his mother's side of the family is French, I think, which explains Sergio's looks. Chez Lapin has been serving … [Read more...]

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Café Majestic – The Grand Café of Oporto

October 20, 2009 by Helen Page

More than a Café .....: Majestic by name and majestic by architecture, this café has become a prerequisite stop by visiting dignitaries, media personalities, artists and everyone who's anyone visiting Oporto, as well as the humble tourists like us. The Majestic's guest book lists all the personalities who have stopped to have coffee in this magnificent café . And here's a little Harry Potter trivia - J.K. Rowling, who lived in Oporto in the past, spent many days here writing her first … [Read more...]

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A Seafood Feast at O Farol, Cacilhas

Santini Gelati – Best Ice Cream in Portugal

Varenyky or Pierogi – Delicious Ukrainian Dumplings

London Restaurants | St. Christopher's Place

Interesting Facts about British Food

Waterside Cafe | Little Venice | Regent's Canal

London Restaurants | Strada London Italian Restaurant

Punch Tavern – Fleet Street | London Pubs

Chez Lapin | Porto Restaurant | Eating Out in Porto

Café Majestic – The Grand Café of Oporto

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