The Euro Diaries: 10 Tastings and Beyond in Madrid

Eight years ago, we visited Barcelona, during which time I shared a few thoughts on the paella, mixed cone snacks, and tapas that we tried. This year, we paid a visit to Madrid, during which we took a 10 Tastings tour through WithLocals. Our local guide Marianissa started us off at Taberna Angel Sierra, a…

Asylum Restaurant & Lounge Bar

Located at: Arcade Independence Square, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Visited on: 27 July, 2022 Asylum Restaurant & Lounge Bar welcomes its patrons with a rather comprehensive and colourful menu that covers a variety of European, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, African, Asian and Far Eastern dishes. We started our lunch off with their Bacon-wrapped Grilled Prawns – honey…

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…