Eating out in Tokyo as it quickly becomes apparent to us is not only about sushi and noodles. After a disappointing bowl of ramen at a supposedly-famous noodle joint we find ourselves at a retro stand-up bar tucking into smoky grilled intestines, tongue, shoulder, raw liver, and heart. And it’s wonderful. Eating out in Tokyo, Japan, … Read more
Ok, so maybe I’m using the term ‘robot’ loosely, but damn if this robot beer dispenser doesn’t produce a great beer every time. Trust me, I tried several times to get it to pour a bad beer in the name of research, but it never did. Not much of a conversationalist, though. And no tips … Read more
Lessons in Venice on wines of the Veneto was a priority for us during our two week stay. The wines found in Venice are as misunderstood by most travellers as the city’s cuisine – which is probably why we see more Sicilian chardonnays than Veneto soaves on restaurant tables. Of course wine isn’t produced in … Read more
When you visit Venice you can easily buy a Venetian mask, ‘Murano’ glass made in China or an I love Venezia t-shirt from any one of the souvenir stands that dot Venice and line Campo San Marco and the route to the Rialto Bridge. But explore the backstreets of San Polo and Dorsoduro and you’ll find hidden … Read more
Our favourite restaurant in Venice, Antiche Carampane, has a warning sign outside so you know what kind of restaurant it is: “No pizza, no lasagne, no menù turistico“. Here’s why we love this very special Venetian restaurant, secreted down a hard-to-find lane in Venice’s San Polo neighbourhood. Hidden down a lane in the Venice sestiere … Read more