Archive for August, 2018
Really not the place for breakfast: Restaurant Mar e Terra (18. March 2018)
As fine as the Mar e Terra is for seafood for lunch, it isn’t really a revelation for breakfast. You can find a bit of everything from sweet cakes and some bread … … to a limited cereal offering with fresh fruit, cold cuts, and weird cheeses … … yogurts and fresh orange juice. So, […]
Seafood worth trying in Caraguatatuba: Restaurant Mar e Terra (17. March 2018)
Unknowingly, I ended up in the second best restaurant in Caraguatatuba. Surprising in terms of atmosphere but once the dishes arrived, I understood why. The “Bolinho de Bacalhau (8 unidades)” (43 BRL) was a good starter in combination with the tomato and onion dip they served with it. The “Picanha à Brasileira (grelhada, acompanha arroz […]
Breakfast in the entrance area of a mall: Restaurante do Lobby @ Sheraton WTC São Paulo (17. March 2018)
The breakfast selection at the lobby restaurant of the Sheraton is rather average. You find a bit of everything but there is nothing really breathtaking there. There are cold cuts, fresh fruit, some cheeses, … … cereals, jams, and yogurts, … … juices … … as well as a selection of different breads. However, it […]
When recommendations go wrong: Restaurant Verissimo (16. March 2018)
The name ‘Verissimo’ should already have rung a bell. But unfortunately, it didn’t. It was supposed to be a place of Spanish tapas and Brazilian traditional cuisine. The “beringela empanada com tomate fresco e queijo Brie gratinado” (20 BRL) was definitely not appealing and didn’t taste like much. What I was positively surprised about was […]
Lunch at No. 16 of the world: Restaurant D.O.M. (16. March 2018)
When I booked a table, I was somehow not aware that the D.O.M. is number 16 of the world. Luckily, I managed to get a table for lunch and went to for “Tasting Menu Optimus – A travel through the Brazilian flavour” (485 BRL). It started with a “cachaça and lime bonbon”. Which was quite […]
One of the best Italian restaurants in Zurich: Restaurant Da Angela (15. March 2018)
It doesn’t really matter what day of the week it is, the Da Angela is always packed. And I understand why, as the place is lovely in terms of interior design and they have a great setting as the single tables are sufficiently apart so you would have the necessary privacy. Once seated, you are […]
Great sushi lunch bargain in Zurich: Restaurant Samurai II (15. March 2018)
Since I have spent a couple of months in the middle east, I grew even more fond of edamame. So I decided to go for the “Spicy Edamame” (CHF 10.00) and while they were good in terms of the quality of the beans and I liked the ‘spices’ a lot. However, the spices were applied […]
An incredible lunch bargain: Restaurant Farnsburg (14. March 2018)
It’s more than 6 months ago since I’ve been to the Farnsburg – and the offer is still the same. When we look at what you get for your money, the price performance ratio is outstanding. Part of the lunch menu is a complimentary salad which is rather simple yet good. As a main, I […]
