And just like that, we are back in our beloved hometown and I am JOYFUL!
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House of KI NO BI, Kyoto – gin tasting is giving EXTRA ASF!!!!
When I tell you the Japanese get it right? they get IT RIGHT PERIOD! Nothing here is done basic or average, QUALITY is their middle name and I am here for it! Still here in Kyoto and the city keeps on giving! Ughh…I can’t
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Yakitori Daichiki, Kyoto – skewers the Japanese way
We have been in Kyoto a few days and it has been boujee drinks and scrumptious savouries .. I doubt If I will ever tire of it! After exploring the epic temples, enjoying the sights, sounds and indulging in Japanese incense
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Boujee beverages, Kyoto Edit – hojicha, milk float, hand dripped coffee
Kon’nichiwa from the gorgeous Kyoto!!! I think this might be my new favourite Japanese city. Don’t get me wrong, Tokyo is vibrant, but Kyoto? the epitome of serenity and vibes! Like everywhere is designed for you to take your time, be present and enjoy delicious beverages and the best savoury snacks ever!
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Ginza Katsukami, Tokyo – birthday din dins Tonkatsu style!!!!
Time for another solar return celebration and I am fully embracing this era! Before we leave Tokyo for Kyoto and Osaka, to usher in my birthday,
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Boujee beverages, Tokyo Edit – coffee soda, matcha & sake 😉
2023 is this you? Happy new year people! We are back to one of our favourite places to be in – Japan! We have been here a few days and when I tell you, I love it here?
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Bermondsey Larder – pickled aubergine, puffed rice, cultured cream👏🏽
Hi Garmanvsfood family, we good? Feeling a little stuffed from all the Christmas dinners and copious amounts of wine? ha! We feel the same. We spent Christmas up north with the oldies and we have had a time!
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Six by Nico – black pudding scotch egg😮 #thatisall
I can not believe it is 5 days to Christmas! Where has the year gone? I hope you all are in the holiday spirit and looking forward to all the food, wine and family time. I know I am! Finally got a reservation at Six by Nico and today is the day whoop! Whoop!! Not going to lie, we are eating our way through this festive season .. because why not🤷♂️
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Risette, Valletta, Malta – Gold pork crackling🤔😮
Here we are at the our second wine merchants event, exploring the culinary delights offered at Risette Restaurant in Valletta.
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Tishi Toshi, Taormina, Italy – Ricotta cheese and Vegetarian delights
Ahh Taormina, it is good to be back here. A bit nostalgic as our first time here was part of a road trip with the oldies, specifically for Papa G. He had mount Etna on his bucket list for a wee while and it was so cool that he got to see her do her thing!
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Kiste, Taormina, Italy – ISOLA les suggestion dello Chef
Ciao! from Taormina! The weather is glorious, the air is full of scents and the views are amazing!
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Caffe Sicilia, Noto, Italy – GRANITA: a sweet discovery 😋
Hi Garmanvsfood family, it’s that time again where we take advantage of the access we have to Sicily and go on a road trip! For those of you who are not aware, Malta is just 2 hours shy of Sicily via the ferry.
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Chef’s table, Bugibba, Malta – A farewell
Our first experience at tasting the culinary delights of Chef James was last July with our friends for our anniversary din dins! The food was yummy and the extra care in ensuring Lucy had her preferred options made it even more special. Today we are back to experience his culinary delight one last time before the restaurant closes 😥
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Gracy’s Brasserie, Valletta, Malta – an evening with DR LOOSEN 😱
It is beginning to feel like summer on the Island hoorayyy! We are honouring an invitation sent to us by our local wine merchants -an evening with Dr. Loosen! You lot know I love me some Riesling wine and my first taste was a Dr. Loosen.
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Votavota Marina di Ragusa, Italy – easy lunch tasting for birthday din dins
I can not believe we are on the final days of our Sicilian road trip with the oldies! Having this time with them has been such a blessing! Plus, it’s Neal’s birthday and he gets his wish – spending it with his parents, so yeah in a state of gratitude.
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Taberna Dei Cinque Sensi, Ragusa, Italy – the best unplanned tasting menu yet
It is day three of our road trip through Sicily with the oldies and we are in Ragusa! It has been such a wonderful experience. This is the first time the oldies have been able to visit and we have been island living for over 14 months! When I tell you Covid has a lot…
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Trishna, London – a truly Indian food experience
Asian food is as complex as the continent itself. For instance, the stir fry noodles known as ‘chow mein’ to the Chinese, is ‘pancit’ to the Filipinos as is ‘pad-thai’ to Thai people (in my opinion anyway).
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Restaurant Story – Third time’s a CHARM 🥰!
You know how I am in a food relationship with Simon Rogan? (if you are wondering who Simon Rogan is, well, he owns some of the best restaurants in the UK – Aulis, Roganic, L’enclume and he is my food crush
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The Golden Fork, H’Attard, Malta – a delayed not denied Christmas dinner!
Our first food adventure of 2022 was a Christmas dinner at the golden fork! I know, I know, Christmas dinner in March? Like, gyal it should be spring right? Well,
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Hammet’s Mestizo, San Giljan, Malta – tasty fusion small plates
Our visit to Hammet’s Mestizo was necessary. We both were feeling the post-holiday blues and whilst Malta is relatively warmer than the UK, it ain’t no bados! Winter is very much here and gosh I am over it 🤨
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