Aperitivo et Al (Salita Serbelloni, 34, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy) — located in the enchanting town of Bellagio, close to the waterfront but not directly on the lake is Aperitivo et Al. As the name suggests, this place specializes in quality aperitivi accompanied by excellent wines and delicious, locally sourced food. There is an experienced […]
Bärenwirt (Müllner Hauptstraße 8, 5020 Salzburg, Austria) – this is one of the oldest inns in Salzburg (in existence since 1663), serving various local specialties, such as Backhendl (breaded fried chicken), wiener schnitzel (veal or pork), kasnocken (small dumplings combined with melted cheese, spargelzeit (asparagus), beef goulash with bear-size dumpling, or kaiserschmarren (a fluffy pancake […]
Buddha Sushi (Route 38, 114-3 Estate Frydenhoj, St. Thomas) – this restaurant offers an extraordinary new concept — providing the best of contemporary Japanese cuisine and Sushi in an exciting, yet intimate setting. The architecture and decor is a well balanced blend of beautiful arches and pagodas with bright vibrant colors. The building itself has […]
Banana Tree Grille (Bluebeard’s Castle, Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas) – this restaurant offers fine dining overlooking the world-famous Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Items on Banana Tree Grille’s menu ranges from Asian to Caribbean, Mediterranean, and steaks, as well as the failsafe seafood meals. Many visitors on TripAdvisor.com have highly rated its food & service.
Ali Baba (1214 Avenida Ashford, Condado) — Tucked discreetly off Ashford Avenue, this newcomer turns out delicious, meticulously prepared Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, thanks to its Turkish chef-owner. Given how unpretentious this small place is, the presentation is surprisingly elegant. Start with the hummus, served with steaming homemade lavash, or the grilled cheese with […]
Aguaviva (364 Calle Fortaleza, Old San Juan) — The name means “jellyfish,” which explains why this ultracool, ultramodern place has dim blue lighting like a tranquil ocean, and lamps shaped like jellyfish floating overhead. Elegantly groomed oysters and clams float on cracked ice along the raw bar. Eating here is like submerging oneself into the […]
Vkusnoto Kebapche (20 San Stefano Street, Sofia) – this is a restaurant that foreigners go to when they want to sample Bulgarian cuisine. The literal translation of this restaurant’s name is “tasty sausage roll” – which is one of its specialties. This is a kind of sausage roll made of ground pork and grilled on […]
Vino and Tapas (38 Knyaz Al. Dondukob Blvd., Sofia) – this restaurant serves a selection of Mediterranean dishes, along with both Bulgarian and International wines. The atmosphere is cozy and resembles an authentic wine cellar. It’s hidden in Sofia’s downtown area. Although in this neighborhood, the bars and restaurants rarely have gardens, in the warm […]
Tavan (98 Balgariya Blvd., Sofia) – located on top of a 12-story office building, this is a rooftop restaurant which serves a variety of international dishes (from fresh Aegean sea fish & seafood, to chilled meat from Argentine, American steaks, pasta pork Vienna Schnitzel, and Risotto with Porcini mushrooms). The area is very close to […]
Soul Kitchen (13 Kokiche Street, Sofia) – this is an unusual restaurant in the Balkans: one that caters to vegetarians and vegans. Items like guacamole and hummus are among the preferred items here. Dishes are prepared with low temperature and using carefully picked products such as himalayan salt and cold-pressed olive oil. You could also […]