Lunch in Trastevere at Bruno alla Lungaretta – Rome

Trastevere has so many great restaurants to choose from and on this trip I ate at more than one in this neighborhood of Rome. On this afternoon we stopped in at for lunch at Bruno alla Lungaretta. The food was delicious! Lunch in Trastevere at Bruno alla Lungaretta – Rome Italy Locals filled the restaurantContinue reading “Lunch in Trastevere at Bruno alla Lungaretta – Rome”

5 Things You Must Do In Barcelona

5 Things You Must Do In Barcelona OK, so you’ve booked your trip to Barcelona and you want to make sure you make the most of your short time in this great city. There is so much to see and do in Barcelona but with only a few days to do it you will wantContinue reading “5 Things You Must Do In Barcelona”

Spanish Ham – Serrano and Ibérico – Barcelona

The finest ham in the world. Raised on acorns that give this ham it’s signature flavor the Serrano and Iberico ham is world famous and while in Barcelona you can find these shops all over the city. What a delicious treat. These butchers have practiced the art of carving the ham using sharp knives toContinue reading “Spanish Ham – Serrano and Ibérico – Barcelona”

Bar Central – La Boqueria – Barcelona

Inside the famous Barcelona market, La Boqueria, are many food stalls serving up cuisine that rivals any formal restaurant. For those willing to wait for an empty seat at the bar the food experiences cannot be beat. Here at the Bar Central stall I am feasting on fried baby squid. They were cooked to perfection!Continue reading “Bar Central – La Boqueria – Barcelona”

Chok – Barcelona Spain

Chok The chocolate kitchen. After dinner what a great place to stop in for a cappuccino and some sweets. Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – Barcelona Spain I love the way they present the donuts. Super! Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – Barcelona Spain Chok – BarcelonaContinue reading “Chok – Barcelona Spain”

La Boqueria – Barcelona Spain

If you go to Barcelona you must visit the large public market known as La Boqueria. This wonderful market is located right on Barcelona’s famous boulevard, La Rambla. Filled with seafood, meats, fruits, vegetables, candy, and more, this market is a culinary delight. Food stalls serve up fantastic dishes that rival any gourmet restaurant inContinue reading “La Boqueria – Barcelona Spain”

El Quim De La Boqueria – Barcelona Spain

There’s an old saying, “Eat, drink, and be merry.” Well, I can think of no better place to abide by this mantra than Barcelona’s famous market, La Boqueria. All over Barcelona the food is excellent. Everywhere you turn countless tapas bars and restaurants can be found. I ate so many great meals in Barcelona butContinue reading “El Quim De La Boqueria – Barcelona Spain”

Barcelona Spain – Tapas at Txapela

The Spaniards know how to eat. Tapas, tapas, and more tapas. Nothing is better than going out and sampling these bite size morsels and washing them down with a cold Spanish beer or a sparkling Spanish cava. This was my second visit to Barcelona and I had made it a point to head right toContinue reading “Barcelona Spain – Tapas at Txapela”

My Favorite Falafel in Athens – Falafellas

Falafel: A deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, commonly served in a pita, which acts as a pocket. OK, now you know what it is and if you have never experienced the falafel you must get on a plane immediately, fly to Athens,Continue reading “My Favorite Falafel in Athens – Falafellas”

Gyros in Santorini Greece

No matter where you visit in Greece you can always find some great street food and my favorite are the gyros. Doner lamb, tomato, onion, tzatziki, lettuce, and french fries, all wrapped in a warm pita. I can’t resist these wonderful Greek delicacies. The Doner kebab is a Turkish meat cooked on vertical skewers andContinue reading “Gyros in Santorini Greece”