Where to eat on Djemaa Al Fna, the main square of Marrakech, can be overwhelming and intimidating if you aren’t familiar with Moroccan food, and aren’t prepared for what to expect from the magical yet chaotic main square that is the local’s nightly amusement park. The main square of Marrakech, the Djemaa Al Fna, or … Read more
Restaurant Dar Yacout in Marrakech is one of the most romantic and most enchanting in a city that has myriad charming restaurants.
A London foodie walk introduces us to a new breed of passionate purveyors of local produce, specialty food ingredients and gourmet products, from artisanal cheese shops and coffee and spice stores to an Italian-style delicatessen brimming with handmade sausages and salamis. A London foodie walk was just what I needed. After watching the documentary Food, Inc. … Read more
In planning for our global grand tour I’ve had to think about what kitchen utensils I will want to use in holiday rentals along the way – and what I can justify taking in my luggage. For starters, I’m going to need a cleaver… It has also got me thinking about what travellers expect a holiday rental … Read more
One of the goals of our yearlong grand tour of the world, in which we’ll focus on slow, local and experiential travel, will be to gather knowledge and experiences — an essential ingredient of the traditional grand tour. My focus will be culinary and learning about local cuisines in The Dish. Deconstructing The Dish: Cooking the Quintessential Plates … Read more