Category: food & drinks
La Ciboulette, Annecy
It was August 1, Switzerland’s National Day and everything was closed around us. Our friend A and F thought – why not spend a day in France ? Since many shops were holding an end of the summer sales, we could benefit from some dernière démarque, tax-free shopping. So off we went to Annecy. Annecy was super-busy and we were…
Fratelli Burgio, Siracusa (Ortigia)
While in Siracusa, IT and I(Chris) had lunch at a very popular salumeria – F.lli Burgio – next to the market on the island of Ortigia. They claim to be a specialist of artisanal products of Sicilian gastronomy. On their website, they listed a taste laboratory and a showroom (which was where we were). They also…
MOON, Ortigia
While in Sicily, it was easy to find good inexpensive restaurants. We are not vegetarian but really enjoyed the offering at this vegetarian restaurant – Moon, in Ortigia. MOON is an acronym for “Move Ortigia Out of Normality”. The place has a bar, a dozen or so tables, a stage for performances possibly accompanied by…
Berlin food diary: Cocolo Ramen, Kreuzberg
Just a quick post about what we ate while in Berlin. The places mentioned in these food diary entries are all memorable for various reasons and definitely recommendable. Don’t remember why we wanted to have ramen in Germany. IT’s friend recommended this place Cocolo Ramen in Kreuzberg. Since we were hungry, we took a cab…