Gone are the days when getting pizza in London was just about takeaway. The pizza scene here has evolved significantly, offering a diverse range of options from authentic Italian recipes to bold local riffs on classic styles, some of which can be sampled on my London food walks. After you’ve...

Writing about traditional meals served across London is a little complex. Like many large cities, London is an incredible melting pot of flavors and influences, spoiling visitors for choice. I’ll never forget my first visit to London. I remember meandering through the alleyways of Camden, seeking out a roast dinner...

Traveling abroad to a great food destination like Lisbon calls for more than just sampling their amazing wine bars and cafes. It’s also a prime opportunity to sink your teeth into some of the top desserts in all of Portugal.  Portuguese cuisine has some traditional desserts shared by other great...

One of the most desirable aspects of Portugal’s capital city is its location snuggled alongside the Atlantic. This allows for a year-round holiday feel, a cool sea breeze and of course, a diet centred largely around coastal delights. In Lisbon, seafood is a staple of the cuisine and its long-time...

Lisbon has a pretty historical and impressive drinking culture, hosting a wide range of bars located throughout the city. In terms of staples, the Portuguese love their local beer. There are the two most famous brands Sagres and Super Bock, and of course, the country produces some absolutely fabulous wine...

No one does afternoon tea quite like the Londoners. If you’re anything like me, the concept of afternoon tea usually brings connotations of grandeur and feels as if it’s reserved for the high-flyers in society.  With so many varieties of this quintessentially English experience available, there’s been a surge in...

Lisbon has long been a kid-friendly city break destination, so it stands to reason that the city has a plentiful supply of family-focused eateries. After dining in some of the finest family restaurants in Lisbon, I realized that the quality of these establishments has never failed to exceed my expectations. Family-style...

For some, cod is simply a tasty fish we enjoy from time to time, but in Portugal, it’s a way of life. Portugal consumes more cod than any European nation per capita, even though most of it comes from Norway and Iceland. In Portugal, bacalhau means cod, often referring to...