When in Amsterdam, Holland fries are a MUST have. Yes, apparently they are the pioneers of what we commonly refer to as ‘French fries’. Voted No. 1 on TripAdvisor, Manneken Pis is a hugely popular place to get some. With long queues, three portion sizes and loads of toppings to choose from, this is a…
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The Euro Diaries: Canal Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam
There was nothing traditional about the food served on this cruise. But the reason The Eat Log decided, in hindsight, to share these images is because each and every course was SO delicious. We were served with a delectable aperitif and chocolates at the end too. Bursting with flavour in just the right portion sizes,…
The Euro Diaries: Tapas in Barcelona
Of course, a visit to Spain would be incomplete without some tapas! This particular restaurant dished out a little more than we could handle – their traditional bread with olive oil and tomato purée, prawns, pork, octopus, squid, more prawns and a rather generous plate of ham. ¡Buen provecho! Or as they say in Catalan,…
The Euro Diaries: Paella in Barcelona
This dense, almost porridge-like rice dish is hugely popular in Spain, enjoyed by locals at lunch and dinner. Paella is available at pretty much every restaurant that serves local cuisine and is commonly served with seafood. Tastes great with flavours of tomato, herbs and mild curry on the palate. A must-try if you’re in the…
The Euro Diaries: Salami & Cheese Cones in Barcelona
These little cones of salami slices and cheese fingers make the perfect snack for a walk-about through the beautiful streets of Barcelona. Often accompanied by bite-sized crispy, baguette-shaped bread, these absolutely delicious treats can be found in plenty at St. Joseph’s Food Market on La Rambla Street as well as at little meateries and eateries…
The Dubai Diaries: Bestoon Samad @ Al Ghurair Center
Located at: Al Rigga Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Visited on: 14 Apr, 2018 We thought of checking out this (relatively) new Iraqi restaurant while we were in town. The fifth branch of the Samad Group Restaurants and the first outside of Iraq, the interior of this place has been designed to reflect the authenticity…
Chutneys @ Cinnamon Grand (Part 02)
Located at: 77 Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka Visited on: 29 Mar, 2018 Ahoy there, vegetarians! Here’s one for you. This is my second review of Chutneys, and this time it’s all veg. There are a few overlapping choices from the last time – the Ulundu Vadai (LKR 400 for a set of three…
Mainland China
Located at: 8 Flower Road, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Visited on: 26 Mar, 2018 There has been quite a buzz about this place since it opened a branch on the island recently. I’ve been seeing eye-catching and appetising pictures on social media, and so was excited to pop in for lunch while passing…
Schákàsz Dessert Bar
Located at: 56 Stratford Avenue, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka Visited on: 15 Mar, 2018 This place should have been named ‘The Devil in Disguise’. For no matter how strong your will might be, Schákàsz will inevitably and most definitely tempt you into some form of indulgence. I was first introduced to the unconventional name when a…
Caramel Pumpkin (Part 01)
Located at: 38 Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Visited on: 15 Mar, 2018 The quirky name of this place was the first thing to catch my eye. And a look-up online revealed an equally quirky-looking menu. We dropped in at lunch time on a relentlessly hot day, and although I do regard that the extensive…
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