Szimpla Kert, the best bar in the ruins of Budapest

Szimpla Kert, the dean of Romkocsma of Budapest, the restaurant that created a genre (for some an obsession) is still the best on the square. Many rooms and a courtyard, in practice a sort of open-air post-atomic, which can accommodate hundreds of people, and partying until late at night, with a great selection of beers, wines and cocktails.

Szimpla Kert

The Romkocsma, the bar among the ruins, are an invention of Budapest, since 2001 the first dubbed the Szimpla coffee, dubbed the next year from our Szimpla Kert, who first experiences the strong, is created to ‘inside of an abandoned factory near the University. Great success, and the idea that spreads like a virus, so as to open in other Hungarian cities, as well as in Berlin. Continue reading “Szimpla Kert, the best bar in the ruins of Budapest”

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Eating at 170 meters high, on the Tallinn TV Tower

The highest restaurant in Estonia and the glass floor more impressive, both suspended at 170 meters on the top of the TV Tower in Tallinn, reopened after a long restoration, which cost 5.5 million euros, which began in 2007 adapt it to fire regulations.

Tallinn TV Tower

High total of 314 yards – but the terrace round accessible to the public is lower – the TV Tower now welcomes visitors with an exhibition on the history of Estonia (here under the Russian tanks threatening adjusted themselves in 1991), a cafe and a restaurant with panoramic terrace: everything is achieved with a high-speed elevator that reaches the top in 49 seconds. Continue reading “Eating at 170 meters high, on the Tallinn TV Tower”

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Thailand: lunch the restaurant at 5 meters of height

Do you not want to break off a bit ‘from everything and everyone? The job stresses you out? Would you like to stay at least an hour away from everything and everyone? Here is a proposal (in some ways a bit ‘excessive, eh …) perfect for you: eat five meters in height.

Soneva Kiri

All this takes place in the resort of Soneva Kiri in Thailand, where there is a restaurant literally “air”. Tables arranged in trees, strictly for a few people each, with waitresses who will reach to order and to bring you drinks. For the rest of the time, you’re just you, alone, or who want to have as a company. Continue reading “Thailand: lunch the restaurant at 5 meters of height”

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Rock & Roll and traditional German cuisine, from 3 Sisters in Berlin

3 Sisters in the sense of nuns, is a local young enough that is emerging in the Berlin scene.

3 Sisters restaurant

Not only a restaurant where you can taste the best dishes of German tradition, with menus that change twice a year to follow the seasonal cycles, and with the idea of promoting the local ingredients, but also an environment that somehow, with the furniture, the long wooden bar and high ceilings, refer to the premises of the southeastern United States. All this topped off with special events and rock & roll played live. Continue reading “Rock & Roll and traditional German cuisine, from 3 Sisters in Berlin”

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Chile’s Bistrot restaurant: eating well, the fish in Fano

The sign will not be misled: the restaurant’s name does not refer to the South American country, but the nickname of one of the leaders of the bistro, you will encounter begins at the threshold of Chile’s Bistrot in Fano.

Chile's Bistrot restaurant

So no Chilean cuisine, but good fish cooked really well. The restaurant will impress you from the outside: from the large windows you will see equipment prepared and pastel colors, lots of little details almost in Provencal style, gadgets and seafood plants, candles and lamps spread out on tables and windowsills.

But it is not mirrors to distract the unwary customer by what arrives on your plate. Opening the menu you will find many interesting dishes to accompany bianchello at house and without the bill makes it indigestible lunch. Continue reading “Chile’s Bistrot restaurant: eating well, the fish in Fano”

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4 bar for Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro

In Rio, where every week there are opportunities to dance or listen to music, or simply usher in the evening for dinner, just to have a chat with friends. Here’s what we recommend in Rio de Janeiro, if we are looking for a bar.

Rio de Janeiro bar

Bar Urca: Rua Candido Gaffree, 205, Urca, since 1939 the best Salgados, perhaps accompanied by a cold beer to enjoy a beautiful sunset, Rio-style.

Caroline Cafe: Rua JJ Seabra 10, Jardim Botanico, perhaps the best known bars in the area, a sort of casual chic bars, where the modern blends street art to the neighborhood.

Live Music @ Balcony: Avenida Atlantica 1424, Copacabana, with live music from 5 and half of the afternoon, special drinks, nightlife, and a wide choice for a dinner with friends. Continue reading “4 bar for Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro”

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Dinner in the glass dome of the Perlan in Reykjavik

A large dome of glass and steel built over several large tanks that store the hot water that gushes out from underground. Here’s to you The Perlan, one of the most original and eccentric of the city of Reykjavik.

The Perlan

The Perlan is on top of the hill Oskjulio and is considered one of the main attractions. The great dome of glass is also called winter garden and is a valuable place covered and repaired where the sunshine comes and the sound is exceptional. Inside, exhibits and events take place while one of the 5 tanks, properly drained, it was realized the Saga Museum, dedicated to the history of Iceland. Continue reading “Dinner in the glass dome of the Perlan in Reykjavik”

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Restaurants by Guinness: the smallest and the largest in the world

When it comes to eating many try to escape the niche a little ‘out of hand or little known. But if you are looking for a gastronomic experience sui generis, at least once it is worth stepping into a restaurant by the Guinness Book of records.

Solo per due restaurant

In Italy we have restaurant by Guinness, is called Solo per due or just for two and is in Vacone near Rome, also here you will find a table. This place has become famous throughout the world, perhaps also because having regard to its structure, you are sure that there will be unnerving expectations and the waiters will not be distracted by other customers. And ‘the perfect address for Valentine’s Day, do not you think? If by chance you do not find the place, try to Peperino of San Miniato (Pisa), even here there is only one table for two and a waiter to call a bell, as the noble than once. Continue reading “Restaurants by Guinness: the smallest and the largest in the world”

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Restaurant Villa D’Este, Amstelveen

The restaurant Villa D’Este, located just off the town hall in the historic city center, Villa D’Este is a traditional Italian restaurant. The kitchen is not sensitive but authentic flavors. They have a good selection of pizzas and pastas and waiters and cooks are Italian.

Restaurant Villa D'Este

The restaurant Villa D’Este has good prices and a large local, ideal for groups. The interior has a capacity for 120 diners and, best of all, has a large terrace at the back of the restaurant which seats 120 people. The restaurant offers two menus, one for 25 euros and another 35 euros. Continue reading “Restaurant Villa D’Este, Amstelveen”

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