by lareine | Sep 15, 2025 | Stories, Paris
As I did my research about where to go for a kind of casual, bistro‑style dining experience, Ambos showed up on my radar. I don’t go to restaurants as a clear strategy just because a chef is famous or has been on TV. What matters is the cookery, not the fame. You...
by lareine | Sep 15, 2025 | Stories, Paris
My quest continues as I explore more of the bistro scene in Paris. I made a firm point on this trip not to visit any Michelin-starred restaurants (more on that another time). Sometimes—or quite often—you simply prefer to sit down without pressure, without pristine...
by lareine | Jul 23, 2025 | Stories, Greece
It is a very warm summer evening in July on the island of Spetses, and we decided to stop by The Poseidonion Hotel, where they have a restaurant dedicated to sea-front dining. It is called ‘On The Veranda.’ The restaurant calls itself a multiple award-winning...
by lareine | Jul 9, 2025 | Stories, Greece
Zurbaran appeared to be showing a slow and sleepy service—I felt like saying, “Wake up everyone!” We had an hour or so to kill and this was within reach, so we walked in for a quick lunch. This might be the shortest story ever, as I only ordered a main course, with a...
by lareine | Jun 14, 2025 | Stories, Milan, Take2Test
Here we were, back at Verso with the dynamic duo and the team. It’s always interesting to visit a two-star restaurant for a second time to check for consistency. I was really looking forward to it—especially after a disappointing night previously. This felt like...
