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Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Bistrot 64: A Japanese Chef’s Starred Kitchen in Rome, Italy

At No. 64, Via Guglielmo Calderini in Rome, the door of Bistrot 64 opens to a French-inspired lounge with dark wood, white grey-veined marble table tops and white walls. Minimally decorated and elegant, the subdued ambience keeps the diners’ attention focused on the food created by its chef and the impeccable service provided by Emanuele Cozzo and his dining staff. At Bistrot 64, centring on … Continue reading Bistrot 64: A Japanese Chef’s Starred Kitchen in Rome, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe, Uncategorized

Dine and Cruise at Volga Volga Restaurant in Saint Petersburg, Russia

With a system of rivers and canals running through Saint Petersburg, seeing the city from the water allows a different perspective in observing the resplendence of the metropolis. There are the usual boat tours that can be taken along the water but what can really be fascinating is dining while cruising along Neva, the largest river that flows along most of the center of the … Continue reading Dine and Cruise at Volga Volga Restaurant in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Dziaugsmas Restaurant in Vilnius: Lithuania’s Best Restaurant

Opened in 2017 and it immediately became the second best restaurant in Lithuania just a few months later. It then moved up to the first position for two years in a row, 2018 and 2019. And to underline this success, it is consistently fully-booked with a capacity of 64. That’s the phenomenon that Chef Martynas Praškevičius of Dziaugsmas Restaurant has created in the gastronomic scene … Continue reading Dziaugsmas Restaurant in Vilnius: Lithuania’s Best Restaurant

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Elements in Rome, Italy: Fusion Sushi by the Champion of Sushi Cup Portugal

Sushi as we come to know it to this present day has been made in Japan since the Edo Period, around 200 years ago. It has been around even much before with a different method of preparation wherein the fish is fermented with rice vinegar, rice and salt, while the rice is discarded afterwards and not consumed. During the Edo Period, the haya-zushi or fast … Continue reading Elements in Rome, Italy: Fusion Sushi by the Champion of Sushi Cup Portugal

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Hamlet + Jacks in Saint Petersburg: A Taste of Modern Russian Gastronomy

One of the most promising young talents in modern Russian gastronomy, Chef Evgeny Vikentev, presents his innovational cuisine at Hamlet + Jacks Restaurant in Saint Petersburg. The restaurant that used to be an old jewelry workshop is located just a short distance from the luxurious DLT Department Store and the Hermitage Museum where it commands a continuous flow of local and international diners. The five … Continue reading Hamlet + Jacks in Saint Petersburg: A Taste of Modern Russian Gastronomy

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Max Cekot Kitchen in Riga, Latvia: An Unforgettable Dining Experience

A meal at Max Cekot Kitchen leaves an indelible impression. From the minute you enter the main door until you stand up from the table in conclusion of your meal, everything is well thought out, focused on you as a guest and the food as the protagonist. Opened in September 2018 by Chef Patron Maksims Cekots at a location that one would describe as the … Continue reading Max Cekot Kitchen in Riga, Latvia: An Unforgettable Dining Experience

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

The Cesar Restaurant of La Posta Vecchia Hotel: A Gastronomic Seaside Retreat Close to Rome

Some forty kilometers from Rome towards the northwest seaside coast in the town of Palo, an unexpected majestic gated entrance with green hedges, perfectly manicured lawns and ancient Roman ruins. An expansive and dignified ochre-colored Rennaisance villa dating back from the 17th-century which was once annexed to the nearby Castello di Palo Odeschalchi. A stylish entrance with rich furnishings of tapestries, marble busts and valuable … Continue reading The Cesar Restaurant of La Posta Vecchia Hotel: A Gastronomic Seaside Retreat Close to Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

The Gourmet Kitchen of Chef’s Corner in Riga, Latvia

It’s not everyday that you find a hamburger that’s as succulent and delectable as Chef’s Corner does it and for sure it’s not everyday as well that you get to be served a burger with a pair of black rubber gloves to eat it with. It’s surprising at first but as you take your first bite in that juicy burger, you will be thankful that … Continue reading The Gourmet Kitchen of Chef’s Corner in Riga, Latvia

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Restaurant Cru at Tallinn: One of Estonia’s Best Chefs Cooks

You can clearly note that you won’t get hungry in Tallinn. This 13th century UNESCO World Heritage Site not only boasts of its fairy tale streetscapes but also the innumerable restaurants that have occupied most (if not all) of the ground floor of the colorful medieval houses in the old town. There, at Viru Street, one of Tallinn’s busiest pedestrian streets, stands Restaurant Cru. With … Continue reading Restaurant Cru at Tallinn: One of Estonia’s Best Chefs Cooks

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Art Priori in Tallinn, Estonia: A Silver Spoon Fine Dining Excellence

Art Priori is a restaurant where fine art and high cuisine share a space together. Opened in 2015 in one of the most quiet cobblestone roads of the old town of Tallinn, Art Priori is an imperative gastronomic (and artistic) stop for those who are looking for something that’s out of the usual tourist route. It is decidedly one of Estonia’s best restaurants as evidenced … Continue reading Art Priori in Tallinn, Estonia: A Silver Spoon Fine Dining Excellence

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

The Carribean Terroir Daiquiri Night at Jacopa Rooftop Terrace in Rome, Italy

On the first summer night of August with the perfect temperature and rhythm, the Carribean Terroir Daiquiri Night colored the rooftop terrace of Hotel San Francesco with different shades of daiquiris. Jacopa Cocktail Bar, located on the rooftop terrace of Hotel San Francesco in the Trastevere area, hosted the daiquiri night featuring three artisan rum producers expressing different terroirs and styles: Clarin, Hampden and Veritas. … Continue reading The Carribean Terroir Daiquiri Night at Jacopa Rooftop Terrace in Rome, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Going Authentic at Junsei Restaurant Kaiten Sushi in Rome, Italy

Although Italian gastronomy dominates the restaurant scene in the Rome, a kaleidoscope of choices give broad possibilities on assorted cookeries. However, in a big city like Rome, there is only a sprinkling of good Japanese restaurants serving authentic cuisine. One option in the Testaccio area is Junsei Restaurant where the kaiten sushi (or rotation sushi) plays protagonist. It’s a rotating conveyor belt that moves past … Continue reading Going Authentic at Junsei Restaurant Kaiten Sushi in Rome, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

The Flair: Rooftop Restaurant of Hotel Sina Bernini Bristol in Rome, Italy

Christened with a new name and a new identity, the rooftop restaurant of Hotel Sina Bernini Bristol in Rome sets sail under the command of its new executive chef, Alessandro Caputo just a few months ago. A young chef who grew up in Sicily, one of Italy’s celebrated islands for its rich and strong Mediterranean gastronomy, Alessandro creates a kitchen with indications of Italian and … Continue reading The Flair: Rooftop Restaurant of Hotel Sina Bernini Bristol in Rome, Italy

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Eating Home Away From Home at Cresci in Rome, Italy

From the recent opening of Cresci in the Prati area of Rome, proprietors Chef Danilo Frisone and Saverio Crescente, who are already owners of Grano Restaurant in the capital, decided to create a place wherein the Romans can have a variation of different kinds of proposals. While the kitchen is the domain of Danilo, Saverio instead gives his mark in the care of the dining … Continue reading Eating Home Away From Home at Cresci in Rome, Italy

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Get Much More Than Gelato at Selina Ice Cream Company in Rome

At Selina Ice Cream Company, is not just about the traditional Roman gelato experience. Enter the world of irresistible creativity, pop and fun with sweet treats: cheesecakes, brownies, bubble waffles, cakes, ice cream cookies, ice cream bars, macarons, waffle pops, and more, just like a classic American bakery. There are different shapes, colours and sizes to choose from where kids and adults can indulge on … Continue reading Get Much More Than Gelato at Selina Ice Cream Company in Rome

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