Every time I read, talk or write about sherries, I am seeing one consistent theme – that they are undervalued, underappreciated, and misunderstood. This is quite sad to me, especially after visiting the town of Jerez de la Frontera and seeing how tedious and time consuming the production process is, how significant the investments are, […]
La Carbona is one of the most recommended restaurants in the Sherry town of Jerez De La Frontera. Within walking distance from old town / downtown and surrounded by many tapas bars and “tourist traps” establishments, La Carbona is the real deal. Located in an old sherry bodega, the decor is traditional and rustic, with an […]
A visit to the town of Verona is a must when one visits Venice. As we had a group of 8 adults, it was more convenient and economical for us to rent a van with driver for the full day. The only thing to keep in mind is that there is only one place where […]
Yes, Alo is probably the best restaurant in Canada at this moment, says I, who is nobody but a wine and dine enthusiast is constantly broke from splurging on luxurious meals. But perhaps my claim is not entirely unsubstantiated – last time I checked, the top restaurant in Canada is St John’s Newfoundland’s Raymonds (for […]
Fellow foodies told me that TripAdvisors reviews are often not reliable. However, fortunately, I’ve had different experiences. Take Treadwell as an example, it is rated the #1 restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake on the site, and I do agree that it is the best restaurant in the area. Treadwell was previously located in St Catherines and moved […]
