By Terence Carter* On our first day in Rome we dumped our bags and quickly headed out to lunch at L’Arcangelo, a classically understated yet elegant ristorante, where the quietly charming owner-sommelier Arcangelo Dandini exudes the confidence of someone who knows that their food and wine are exemplary. For example, an octopus salad with potatoes, … Read more about A Tale of Three Tastings in Rome: Tasting #1 L’Arcangelo
Crete’s cafe life is tidal. It ebbs and flows throughout the day and night. It follows a rhythm, a regularly recurring pattern of activity. But each cafe, in each different town, dances to a beat of its own. By day it’s rhythm is directed by the movement of the sun and the cycles of the … Read more about The ebb and flow of Crete’s cafe society
You love those little extras as much as I do, don’t you? You know what I mean… a refreshing welcome drink (when you arrive hot and sweaty at a hotel), chocolates on the pillow with turn-down service (just when you’re craving something sweet), an amuse bouche before dinner (when you’re feeling hungry or just keen … Read more about Sweets in Crete: loving those little extras!
The most memorable meals don’t have to be Michelin-starred dining experiences, and I like to be reminded of that every now and again when I travel. Having said that, we’ve enjoyed some long leisurely lunches in fine dining restaurants where every dish is so divine it’s inspiring, where every mouthful of food is something to … Read more about Memorable meals
There’s something about a lunch box that’s so endearing. As a child, I loved my lunch box and eagerly looked forward to discovering its contents each day – the greater the variety of edible goodies (a sandwich, fruit, a piece of cake, a ‘Popper‘ – that’s packaged juice Down Under) the more I relished ‘little … Read more about Nostalgic Journeys: part 1, the Travelling Lunchbox