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wagamama

The interior of a Wagamama restaurant (thumb) If you're looking for a quick lunch in London, be sure to check out a Wagamama restaurant. It's a Japanese-style noodle house that gives a dose of authentic cuisine in a memorable format. Everyone is seated on long benches at tables and served quickly and efficiently. The service is a combination of high tech and practical - servers have [...]

Au Crocodile

 (thumb) While in Strasboug, my group took an afternoon for lunch at the two-star Au Crocodile.  And what a lunch it was! This being the low-season for fine restaurants, the Etoiles d’Alsace is running their yearly Formules-Jeunes promotion, which means people under 35 can get a delectable two-star meal (and five courses worth of [...]

night markets

The Bustle of the Night Markets (thumb) No trip to Taiwan is complete with a visit to one of its busy night markets. Night Markets are central to the Taiwanese culture. It is where local Taiwanese go at the end of the day, whethere its to find great buys or just to mingle and socialize. Narrow streets and alleyways are filled with small shops and carts selling products [...]

lemon garden cafe

the delicious chocolate fountain (thumb) A popular dining option that attracts both locals and tourists alike, the Lemon Garden’s lunch and dinner buffets offers a delicious sampling of worldwide flavors. The sumptuous spread includes a salad bar complete with cold seafood, sashimi and sushi, as well as Western, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Italian food stations. And while these [...]

La Ferrandaise

cow decor (thumb) La Ferrandaise — named for a once-endangered breed of cow from Auvergne — specializes in simple, hearty veal and beef dishes, although they also do some lovely lamb and chicken. Still, the bovine influence is made pretty clear by whimsical decor: a series of stunning close-up photographs of [...]

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