Category: Restaurants in Europe

Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe, Wineries, Wineries in Europe

Regina Viarum: The Heroic Viticulture of Mencia and Godello at the Riberia Sacra Wine Region

In 2001, the Gómez Araujo family embarked on a remarkable journey to revive a winemaking tradition dating back over two thousand years in Galicia. Through unwavering commitment to innovation, Regina Viarum has cultivated a heroic viticulture characterized by precision and elevation with gradients until 60°. Their wines have garnered acclaim both locally and internationally. Regina Viarium, which means the “the queen of the routes”, is … Continue reading Regina Viarum: The Heroic Viticulture of Mencia and Godello at the Riberia Sacra Wine Region

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

The Splendid Gastronomic World of Risette Restaurant in Valletta, Malta

Centrally located in the heart of Valletta, Risette finds its home in the narrow Old Theatre Street in front of the Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Ensconced in the stylish Victorian building built in the 19th-century, Risette shares the same stylish space with Casa Ellul, a luxury boutique hotel. This intimate restaurant, adorned with chalkboard black walls accentuated with yellow ochre upholstery and vibrant green … Continue reading The Splendid Gastronomic World of Risette Restaurant in Valletta, Malta

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

A Fine Dining Journey Through Maltese Fusion Cuisine at Noni Restaurant in Valletta

Tucked in the heart of Valletta, Malta’s capital, Noni Restaurant offers a culinary journey where Maltese flavors meet innovation. Led by award-winning and Michelin-starred Chef Jonathan Brincat, who’s also known as Noni, and his sister, Ritienne Brincat, the Restaurant Manager, this intimate dining establishment brings together the rich flavors of Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist. Noni’s philosophy revolves around honoring local traditions … Continue reading A Fine Dining Journey Through Maltese Fusion Cuisine at Noni Restaurant in Valletta

Rowena Dumlao
Hotels, Hotels in Europe, Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Farm to Table at Hraunsnef Restaurant in Borgarfjördur, Iceland

Hraunsnef is a restaurant, hotel and an animal farm in the Nordurárdalur valley in Borgarfjordur (not to confused with the town with the same name in the eastern part of the country), just 100 kilometers north of Reykjavik. It’s hard to miss its group of black wooden houses from Ring Road or Route 1 from the all-green landscape. It can be a short destination if … Continue reading Farm to Table at Hraunsnef Restaurant in Borgarfjördur, Iceland

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Icelandic Farm to Table at Eldhusid Restaurant in Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Eldhusid Restaurant is located inside Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir, a member of the Icelandic Farm Holidays. It is a family-run hotel owned by Gunnlaugur Jónasson, Hulda Elisabeth Daníelsdótti and their children. Although the hotel was built in 1903, the farm – guesthouse has been with Gunnlaugur’s grandparents since 1889 where guests were already being accommodated. However, significant modernization and refurbishments to the structure were … Continue reading Icelandic Farm to Table at Eldhusid Restaurant in Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Fridheimar Tomato Farm: Dining Among the Tomato Plants in a Greenhouse at Iceland’s Golden Circle

While waterfalls, geysers, fissures, and hot springs make enticing destinations along the Golden Circle, you can also toss in an all-year round tomato farm and restaurant as a stop along the route. Fridheimar is Iceland’s most unique tomato farm because the dining room is set right inside the greenhouse where tomato plants are nursed all year round. Its location along the route of the Golden … Continue reading Fridheimar Tomato Farm: Dining Among the Tomato Plants in a Greenhouse at Iceland’s Golden Circle

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

North by Dill in Akureyri: The North Icelandic Cuisine of Gunnar Karl Gíslason

After Dill, the first Michelin-starred restaurant of Iceland located in its capital, Reykjavik, Chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason opened another gourmet restaurant in the second largest and most important city of the country. North opened its doors in the summer of 2022 in the city of Akureyri, Iceland’s “Capital of the North”. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and fjords, the city is a picturesque base for exploring … Continue reading North by Dill in Akureyri: The North Icelandic Cuisine of Gunnar Karl Gíslason

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Matur og Drykkur in Reykjavik Preserves Old Icelandic Recipes and Gives Them Modern Twists

It’s not fine dining but it’s definitely the kind of environment that will rock your cuisine-inquisitive appetite for particular Icelandic fare. That said, the old salt fish factory built in the 1920s sitting by the harbor of Reykjavik is the location of Matur og Drykkur where it shares space with the Saga Museum. Apropos to its casual neighborhood, the setting inside the restaurant is informal … Continue reading Matur og Drykkur in Reykjavik Preserves Old Icelandic Recipes and Gives Them Modern Twists

Rowena Dumlao
Destinations, Europe, Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe, Wineries, Wineries in Europe

Wines of Spain: Discovering the Different Wine Denominations of Galicia

Spain is one of the leading countries in viticulture that boasts of quality, authenticity, history and traditions. It is also the first quantitative exporter in the world and the third in value. The country may be known for its iconic red grape, Tempranillo or Airén, its most cultivated white grape, but in reality, there are more than 400 grape varieties that are cultivated, 235 of … Continue reading Wines of Spain: Discovering the Different Wine Denominations of Galicia

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Local Icelandic Cuisine at Eyri Restaurant in Hjalteyri After Whale Watching

Being Iceland’s “Capital of the North” and the second most important city, Akureyri receives a big chunk of Iceland’s visitors after its capital, Reykjavik. It’s a great base for exploring the country’s numerous natural wonders and thrilling activities like whale watching. However, little picturesque towns in the proximity offer whale watching for a much more personal experience with smaller groups. That means easier interaction with … Continue reading Local Icelandic Cuisine at Eyri Restaurant in Hjalteyri After Whale Watching

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Otto Matur & Drykkur: Höfn’s Gastronomic Destination Born From a Couple’s Love for Icelandic Cuisine

Born from a couple’s unwavering passion for cuisine and culture, Chef Andrés Bragason and wife Auður Mikaelsdóttir have made Otto Matur & Drykkur Restaurant one of Iceland’s top gastronomic destinations. In spite of its 450-kilometer distance from Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, it is fast becoming one of the country’s referral point for Icelandic and Nordic seafood flavors, refreshed by the creativity of the chef. Otto Matur … Continue reading Otto Matur & Drykkur: Höfn’s Gastronomic Destination Born From a Couple’s Love for Icelandic Cuisine

Rowena Dumlao
Hotels, Hotels in Europe, Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Gostilna Lectar in Radovljica, Slovenia: A Traditional Family-Run Inn With Restaurant, Rooms and Museum

Tradition is a noble word at Gostilna Lectar. Slovenian classic through and through, the inn has a restaurant with a fireplace on the ground floor, a gingerbread museum with a workshop in the basement and nine hotel rooms on the upper floors, all housed in a historical building of more than 500-years old in the medieval town of Radovljica. The gingerbread workshop and bakery was … Continue reading Gostilna Lectar in Radovljica, Slovenia: A Traditional Family-Run Inn With Restaurant, Rooms and Museum

Rowena Dumlao1 Comment
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Jasmina Golob Recreates Old Slovenian Recipes at Gostilna Štirna in Miren Kras

Miren Kras, the area of Slovenia between Vipava Valley and Kras, has a green landscape that borders with Italy and the sea. Miren’s bounties of nature pervade the air with aromas of freshness, pine, and its particular specialty, the bora-cured prosciutto. It has a sprinkling of inns that serve traditional food using seasonal ingredients from their own gardens or from trusted small farms in the … Continue reading Jasmina Golob Recreates Old Slovenian Recipes at Gostilna Štirna in Miren Kras

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Gostilna Makorič: A Gastronomic Stop at Miren Kras, Slovenia

Darja Makorič reigns in the kitchen of Makorič Inn. Located in the town of Orehovlje, it is one of the most popular restaurants in this part of Slovenia for its authentic approach on traditional cuisine which are typical of the Vipava Valley and Karst. The menu is strictly seasonal with a variety of genuine local flavors using the best local ingredients. Asparagus season in spring … Continue reading Gostilna Makorič: A Gastronomic Stop at Miren Kras, Slovenia

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Fudo Restaurant in Maribor: Quality Slovenian Cuisine Using Organic Ingredients

Fudo Restaurant is located right in the main square of Maribor, Glavni trg, which is the heart of the historic center the city. It is housed on the ground floor of one of the Medieval and Renaissance houses with cantilevered balconies. When the tables are set outside under the shade of umbrellas in the warm months, outdoor dining is delightful, bustling in a kaleidoscope of … Continue reading Fudo Restaurant in Maribor: Quality Slovenian Cuisine Using Organic Ingredients

Rowena Dumlao