I took a pre Christmas break to Bath for some quality birthday R&R. On the recommendation of our hotel we visited No.5 Bistro. This modern French bistro is modest and welcoming, with a three piece jazz trio and friendly service. We started with scallops and the traditional escargot in garlic sauce which were divine. For mains…
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IT’S A BIT CHEESY – AMSTERDAM CHEESE TASTING
Amsterdam, it’s known for a few things, many of which are frowned on by it’s neighbors. Cheese is not one of those things. A cheese tasting class is a lovely escape from the bustle of Amsterdam during the busy Christmas season. We chose the centrally located Reypenaer class, and tried six cheeses, with red port, red wine…
FISKEBAR, ANTWERP
While in Antwerp last month I visited Fiskebar to sample some of Belgium’s famous seafood. This is a unpretentious fish restaurant which seemed predominantly full of locals. The prices were reasonable and the building split into a restaurant and Osterbar, with the full menu available in both. Belgium’s famous mussels were unavailable that evening, completely…
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