Eating the freshest fish possible is part of the fun when visiting the biggest fish and seafood market in the world. Daiwa Sushi (Tsukiji Market Part6 Bldg. 5-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo,tel. 03-3547-6807) hides in one of the busy alleys of Tsukiji and is definitely worth the over an hour wait- the…

One of the reasons why I really wanted to visit Brazil was feijoada. Once considered as “poor man’s food”, nowadays feijoada is prepared at some of the best restaurants in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian national stew consists of black beans, various parts of pork (ribs, ears,…

No matter what people might have to say about Peter Luger Steakhouse, the best American steak I’ve had in my life was there. The place is not only historical, legendary and has a Michelin star. What really shines there is the food. The quality of the beef is extraordinary, tender,…

Lasagne al pesto was my biggest discovery when visiting Liguria. The one I’ve had at Da U Batti restaurant (2 Via Jacopo Ruffini, Santa Margherita Ligure, tel. 0185 287570‎) was a complete opposite to lasagne I’ve known before. Perfectly al dente pasta sheets with freshly made al pesto sauce, sprinkled…

If I had to choose only one restaurant on the French Riviera, it would probably be Tetou (Avenue des Frères Roustan, Golfe-Juan, 06220; tel. 04 93 63 71 16 ). I know I am repeating myself, but the bouillabaisse (so as the rouille sauce that goes with it, pictured above)…

If you pass by this tiny Japanese restaurant in the 16th, you might not even notice it. The exterior and interior of Juan ( 144 rue de la Pompe, 75116 Paris, tel. 0147274351 ) are typically Japanese, very discrete and minimalist. When I sat down at one of the four tables…

Images of sophisticated Ligurian cuisine (and the unique view of Portofino bay) at Splendido hotel restaurant La Terrazza.

La Colombe d’Or is a legendary auberge located in a charming Saint-Paul de Vence village in Provence. The hotel/restaurant is especially famous for its impressive art collection (Artists used to pay their bills with paintings or sculptures.) After the second world war, La Colombe d’Or turned into a jet-set gathering…

“Yankee burger” at Bar Boulud, Mandarin Oriental is the best burger I’ve had so far in London. Juicy beef patty, tomato, lettuce, sweet onions, pickles and homemade sesame bun.

One address which is an absolute must if you are visiting Rome is Roscioli (Via dei Giubbonari, 21, Rome, tel. 066 864045 ). Initially, it was a bakery, later a gourmet shop and a restaurant was added. The products are of unbelievable quality but it’s not only them that make…