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BACK Restaurant – Obligatory gastronomical experience in Marbella, Spain

What is the food like? Experimental. This isn’t your regular Spanish restaurant. You are stepping into a testing laboratory headed up by Chef David Olivas. You will be presented with bold and creative dishes that push the boundaries of flavours and traditions. Expect the unexpected, like pepper ice cream, lemongrass oxtail soup and dark chocolate with passion fruit. Dishes are made from some of the … Continue reading BACK Restaurant – Obligatory gastronomical experience in Marbella, Spain

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Tapas Brindisa – Al fresco Tapas in South Kensington, London

This is one of five Brindisa restaurants now strategically located in every corner of London. A great success story since its humble beginnings in Borough Market in 2004. This branch is fresh from a facelift and reopened on 30th July 2020 – making best use of the downtime from the COVID-19 lockdown. What is the food like? Delicious selection of classic Spanish tapas plus intriguing … Continue reading Tapas Brindisa – Al fresco Tapas in South Kensington, London

Suzi Tros – Minimalist Greek Tapas in Notting Hill

A small Greek restaurant tucked away in Notting Hill. Stepping through the classically Greek coloured facade of cobalt blue and white, we were faced with a few counter style tables and a large open kitchen taking up the majority of the front part of the restaurant. Our table was booked for 1.30pm and the lunch service was in full swing. Hope it will be as … Continue reading Suzi Tros – Minimalist Greek Tapas in Notting Hill

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Cicchetti – Savouring Venetian Tapas in the Heart of London

Having been introduced to the cicchetti in Venice (click here to read about my trip), we went hunting for it back in London on Halloween night. Cicchetti, or Italian or Venetian tapas are delicious small dishes of culinary obession savoured with friends over a glass of wine or spritz. Our craving was satisfyingly met at San Carlo’s Cicchetti on Piccadilly. A simple dish where the … Continue reading Cicchetti – Savouring Venetian Tapas in the Heart of London