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A Local’s Guide to Street Food in Porto
For a city not typically known for its sidewalk snacks, the street food in Porto certainly caught me by surprise. Hearty sandwiches, deep-fried treats, and tantalizing baked goods are all up for grabs on street corners all over the city, showcasing another side of Portuguese cuisine. Some of the street...
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The 4 Best Breakfast Spots in Athens Greece
It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that certainly holds true in Athens Greece. From authentic Greek breakfast items like spanakopita and koulouri, to English and American breakfast foods like waffles and eggs benedict, there are many options to choose from. To help...
Wine Not? A Go-To Spot for Wine in Lisbon
I recently had the chance to check out Wine Not?, a chic little wine bar in the heart of Chiado, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite spots in Lisbon. Opened in 2015, this place is a passion project of João Ribeiro and his wife, Rute, and their connection...
Ginjinha Popular: A Dive into Lisbon’s Real Heart
Stumbling upon Ginjinha Popular was like discovering a piece of Lisbon frozen in time. Between Rossio and Restauradores, this tiny, unassuming bar has been around since 1931, kept alive by generations of the same family. I’ve heard it’s practically a second home to locals who’ve been coming here for decades,...
The 4 Best Venice Birthday Restaurants
Venice is one of the best destinations in Italy to host a special occasion like a birthday party or anniversary dinner. The city is filled with some of the best restaurants for hosting birthday parties, of any scale. From Michelin-starred restaurants like Osteria da Fiore to vegetarian-friendly ristorantes like La...
The 6 Most Romantic Restaurants in Venice
If there’s one thing Venice has in spades, it’s romantic restaurants offering intimate and memorable dining experiences. With its picturesque streets, canal-side terraces, and cozy hideaways, few places are quite as ambient and enchanting as the Floating City. I often tell people on my Venice food tours that all it...
In Venetian cuisine, dessert holds the same importance as any other part of a meal. Sweet treats like cakes, cookies, and other baked goods also serve as popular snacks, evident from the lengthy queues outside local pastry shops and much-loved Venice cafes every day of the week! From my Venice...
The 6 Best Family Restaurants in Venice
Venice’s romantic, mystical nature would lead you to believe it’s a destination best suited to couples and grown-up travelers. While it certainly appeals to each of those groups, it’s also an incredibly welcoming spot for little visitors, with a bunch of family-friendly restaurants. I’ve noticed many people on my Venice...
Enjoying a leisurely gondola ride around San Marco and marveling at the Ponte de Rialto are all part of the Venetian experience, but making time to discover the finest bacari in Venice is equally important! A bacaro is a traditional haunt for local wines and cicchetti, the city’s unique take...
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