“Iceland” and “cuisine” aren’t two words you would automatically think to put together. And it’s true, the country’s cuisine certainly doesn’t have the cache of France, Italy, or Spain. But among Nordic countries, Iceland offers a surprisingly sophisticated food scene, particularly in the tiny capital, Reykjavik. Icelandic cuisine Home to about 200,000 of the country’s [...]
Culinary Journey: gelato in Pisa
What: Gelato (ice-cream) Where: Gelateria De’ Coltelli, Lungarno Pacinotti 23, Pisa, Italy Notes: Most visitors stop in Pisa for a brief visit to its world-famous Leaning Tower and the adjacent Duomo. That’s a pity because Pisa is a fascinating city with many historical and culinary gems. The highlight of my recent trip to Pisa was [...]
Culinary delights in London
London is the cosmopolitan heart of England and visitors to the city will be overwhelmed with the fantastic array of eateries and styles of cuisine available to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether you are staying in hotels or holiday apartments London will not be a disappointment to you. Celebrity chefs At present, there is [...]
Culinary Journey: Wonton in Hong Kong Central
What: Wonton noodles Where: Tsim Chai Kee Noodle. 98, Wellington Street, Central, HK Notes: The wonton balls were seriously good! As big as golf balls, they’re freshly made every day and the ladies stuff them with a rich paste full of prawns. The wonton can be eaten in a variety of ways; plain or in [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – lunch at Vertical
The Michelin-star Restaurant Vertical in Valencia features exquisite cuisine and magnificent views of the City of Arts and Sciences. Read the accompanying post: “Valencia in Five Restaurants“. Search for hotels in Valencia.
A tour of Malta’s culinary delights
Famous for its Mediterranean climate and crystal clear blue waters, it is easy to overlook Malta as a competitive centre of gastronomy. However, Malta is the perfect place to experience fine dining, exquisite restaurants, local delicacies and gastronomic delights. For the savvy and cultured traveller, enjoying delicious food and drink is essential to any trip. [...]
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: St. Albans
What: Waffle with lamb and green pesto Where: Waffle House, St. Albans , England Note: Not to be confused with the Waffle House chain in the USA, the Waffle House in St. Albans is a local institution. Famous throughout the United Kingdom, the Waffle House in St. Albans is housed in a 16th century watermill [...]
Bayan Indah – a Malaysian culinary retreat
Bayan Indah is a gorgeous villa tucked away in the small Malay community of Sungai Penchala near the Kuala Lumpur suburb of Damansara. Backed by dense, rainforest-covered hills and surrounded by gurgling streams, a large fish pond and aromatic herb gardens, the villa is a serene oasis just 30 minutes outside the centre of Kuala [...]
Valencia in five restaurants
One of the aspects that struck me most on my recent trips to Valencia in Spain is the city’s culinary diversity. From simple food stands to lovely seafood restaurants at the beach to Michelin star outfits, Valencia definitely has lots of culinary highlights to offer. Paella and calamari dominate menus everywhere but look closer and [...]
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Malaysia Airlines
What: Meals in Business Class on Malaysia Airlines Where: Flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur Note: Malaysia Airlines (MH) has won many awards for its service and meals in Business Class. On a recent trip, the airline was kind to upgrade me to a spacious seat on the upper deck and it was a [...]
About Keith Jenkins
I'm Keith Jenkins. In July 2008, I left my ten-year banking career to travel around the world. I've not looked back since.
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