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November 12, 2014

Tacombi at Fonda Nolita, New York

New York, U.S.A 1 Reply

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But then I found restaurant Tacombi at Fonda Nolita in New York. Not only one of the coolest places I’ve been, but also a true tast explosion. A Volkswagen food truck parked in the middle of the restaurant serving micheladas (Mexican beer with lime, salt and chili) gives the place a summer festival feeling. I tried the delicious corns esquites with chipotle mayo and a fresh beetroot/strawberry/ginger juice. Leaving Tacombi I know what I have to do now: go as soon as possible to the origin of this fiesta. Who wants to join me on a food trip to Mexico?! You can find their menu online and when you visit New York check out Cafe el Presidente (by the same owners) as well. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita 267 Elizabeth Street, New York

November 8, 2014

Nanashi, Paris

France, Paris 5 Replies

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I love rich, heavy, filling food. The French kitchen is one of my favorites but after spending a while in France I sometimes have enough of the cheese, butter and cream. That’s when I go to Nanashi, the perfect place to find a hint of Japan in Paris. The bento box in Japan can be compared to the bread bin we know in Holland but way healthier and always good looking with Japanese perfection. The ones they serve at Nanashi are carefully prepared and well balanced with lots of vegetables and cereals instead of white rice. Next to the bento boxes they serve other light and healthy dishes. The spring rolls with chicken are my personal favorite but don’t miss the black sesame panna cotta with maple sirup for dessert!

There are more Nanashi locations in Paris but these photos were shot at the one in the Marais.

57 rue Charlot, 75003 Paris

Open for lunch and dinner

nanashi.fr

November 6, 2014

Paris

France, Paris 4 Replies

Paris.. Fourteen years old I was when I visited this city for the first time on a school trip. My fellow students were bored while our French teacher guided us through the streets of Paris, telling us stories about every building, every statue, every little detail. I was hanging on his lips. When we entered Le Jardin du Luxembourg and passed the Fontaine Médicis I fell in love. The calmness and peacefulness I felt when I saw a girl sitting there on a chair reading her book made me want to live there instantly. I wanted to be her. Though I don’t officially live in Paris it does feel a little like my second home with visits on a monthly base. I still often go to Jardin du Luxembourg with my book but I’m usually eating my way around the city.

Click here to see all my posts about places in Paris.

Including

– Cárbon

– Clownbar

– Deyrolle

– Nanashi

– Septime

– The Broken Arm

 

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November 4, 2014

Superette, Ghent

Belgium, Ghent 3 Replies

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Ghent, only a ninety minute drive  for me and still last year was the first time I visited this beautiful city with it’s cosy streets and relaxed atmosphere. De Vitrine and In de Wulf are still on my to do list but I decided to start with Kobe’s newest place ‘Superette’ for brunch. Kobe Desramaults started this wood fired bakery last May and together with his souschef Rose Greene and bread expert Sarah Lemke and they instantly made this place a must visit when you go to Ghent. The menu changes regularly but I was lucky to get myself a pastrami sandwich (yes, fetish! See my recent Katz’s post) with sauerkraut and Keiemtaler cheese and it was mind-blowing! The pumpkin cake with quinces and burrata made a good dessert for me. What else was perfect were the take-out cannelés from the bakery. Same thing for the bread, the croissants, the spelt frangipane, the monkey bread, chocolate cookies, the kouign amman pastries with chocolate, the butter.. Yes, I liked Superette. My next visit to Ghent will definitely include visiting De Vitrine.

Besides to breakfast and lunch Superette also serves dinner. You can find the menu on their website.

October 30, 2014

Picknick, Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2 Replies

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Burrata with roasted pumpkin, lentils and a concentrated tomato dressing

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Yoghurt with fresh fruit and spiced honey

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Acai bowl with dried fruit, fresh fruit and home-made granola
Picknick, Rotterdam
Burrata with roasted pumpkin, lentils and a concentrated tomato dressing
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Sandwich with fenugreek cheese, San Daniele, mustard mayo and beetroot cress

Picknick, Rotterdam

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Beetroot cress and a home smoked salmon sandwich with avocado and lemon mayo
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Barley porridge with apricot vanilla compote, coconut and cinnamon crumble

Some people who know me might think I cannot give an objective opinion about Picknick but I can assure you I already fell in love with this place before I fell in love with the owner. I’ve been a big fan since the beginning when I already used Picknick as a social hang-out every Tuesday afternoon, eating scones with my friends. The scones never left the menu but I’ve found some new favorites like the home smoked salmon sandwich, the soft-boiled eggs with truffle mayonaise and the healthy acai bowl with fresh fruit and homemade granola. The best feel good and healthy food of Rotterdam.

Picknick

Open daily from 8 am – 4.30 pm

Mariniersweg 259, Rotterdam

October 30, 2014

Höst, Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark 5 Replies

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October 30, 2014

Katz’s, New York

New York, U.S.A 4 Replies

Katz's, New York Katz's New York Katz's New York Katz's New YorkNew York is loaded with beautiful, good looking, hip and happening places but high on my to do list was the maybe not so hipster but still happening Katz’s Deli. The kosher style restaurant is famous for their pastrami sandwiches which, as a pastrami fetishist, I had to try. The super-kingsized sandwich with huge pickles on the side was everything, and more, I hoped for. But actually, it was Peter, Susi and Vera who made my Katz’s experience unforgettable. These dedicated Katz’s fans never miss the opportunity to go there whenever they’re in New York, taking the post-pastrami burps for granted. The wonderful company of these warm and friendly people made this one of the best evenings I had in New York, if not the best.

Extra note: In real life the sandwich was even bigger but I was too eager and started eating before taking this picture.

October 28, 2014

Sugar Hill, Arnhem

Arnhem, The Netherlands No Reply

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Sugar Hill Arnhem
Chicken liver parfait with marinated figs

I have to admit, Arnhem is not a city I regularly visit. I think it was more than 13 years since the last time. I was there reuniting with a summer love which obviously didn’t turn out very well and for some reason I never got back. Last summer I had to go there for work and decided to spend the night there. All people I spoke to told me to go to Sugar Hill, a restaurant/bar in the fashion district. This district full of creative, original shops and ateliers with a lot of hand-made items made it a good walk to Sugar Hill. Even though it’s known for its burgers I was more in the mood for the antipasti plate. Normally, only available for 2 but the friendly staff made a plate just for me and together with the delicious chicken liver parfait it was perfectly enough. The rest of the menu sounded appealing, so next time I’ll take my real love to go for the real deal.

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