by lareine | Sep 16, 2025 | Paris, Stories, Subscriber Only Stories, Uncategorized
Chef Mathieu is the kind of chef I can relate to – he puts his head down and delivers real, delicious food with substance. There is no tasting menu (a sensible move). You will find all the à la carte choices on a blackboard, so just be sure you know your French so you...
by lareine | Sep 15, 2025 | Stories, Paris, Subscriber Only Stories
As I did my research about where to go for a kind of casual, bistro‑style dining experience, Ambos showed up on my radar. I don’t go to restaurants as a clear strategy just because a chef is famous or has been on TV. What matters is the cookery, not the fame. You...
by lareine | Aug 10, 2025 | Stories, Greece, Subscriber Only Stories, Take2Test
I said that we would be back for “Take 2”, and here we are — this time for dinner. We truly captured the essence of Spirandreas through this meal; it was an authentic experience of Greek feasting. The dinner surpassed our lunch, and I can officially say the food was...
by lareine | Aug 6, 2025 | Stories, Greece, Subscriber Only Stories
Ermioni—what a beautiful place this is. Wherever you turn, there is a little nook or cranny to discover, each offering sublime views. As we walked, I used my common sense to choose our lunch. I noticed a place with huge octopus hanging outside, drying in the sun. It...
by lareine | Aug 5, 2025 | Stories, Greece, Subscriber Only Stories, Take2Test
Having previously had a quick lunch here, returning for a proper dinner was going to give us a better sense of Tarsanas in Spetses. Tonight, we had the opportunity to really enjoy a long evening with cherished company, taking our time. Dinners do not start early in...
by lareine | May 1, 2025 | Greece, Stories, Subscriber Only Stories
The important thing about this place is the fact directly opposite there is a fishmonger connected. (Hi Alex and gang!) This is part of the restaurant, which guarantees that you can have fresh fish daily. The chef told me that they are the only ones offering this in...
