a guide to 'traveleating'
Posted in dining out, food, Funchal, Madeira, restaurant review, restaurants, seafood, travel, traveleating on Apr 15th, 2008
When I went to Madeira last July, I didn’t do much research about where to eat, which I would normally do when planning a trip. Instead, I took it easy and turned to a Lisbon-based Portuguese friend for tips. He spends a lot of time in Madeira, and being a fellow foodie (we’ve been to [...]
Posted in dining out, food, Funchal, Madeira, restaurant review, restaurants, seafood, travel, traveleating on Jul 8th, 2007
Doca do Cavacas is another seafood restaurant recommended by our Portuguese foodie friend, and given its breathtaking location high up on the edge of a cliff, we couldn’t not eat here. It was relaxed, not crowded or noisy, and we watched the sun go down during dinner at a table on the balcony looking out [...]
Posted in dining out, food, Funchal, Madeira, restaurant review, restaurants, seafood, travel, traveleating on Jul 7th, 2007
For a summary of all restaurants, have a look at Where To Eat In Madeira, Portugal O Jango came highly recommended by a Portuguese foodie friend in Lisbon who regularly visits Madeira. It’s located on a little street in the Old Town, near many restaurants, and had it not been recommended, we probably wouldn’t have [...]
Posted in dining out, fish, food, Portugal, Portuguese, restaurant review, restaurants, seafood, travel, traveleating on Aug 17th, 2006
Restaurante Valdonas came recommended by my father-in-law, who travels regularly on business to Guimaraes, a beautiful medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage site in north-western Portugal. Located in a 17th century building, the restaurant is simple but contemporary. It was quiet at lunch, so we chose to sit outside in the cool, covered courtyard. While [...]
Posted in dining out, Edinburgh, fish, food, restaurant review, Scotland, Scottish, seafood, travel, traveleating on May 26th, 2006
We were lucky to discover Creelers quite by chance while wandering down the Royal Mile, wondering where to have dinner. It was our first day in Edinburgh and for some reason, I hadn’t booked anywhere in an attempt to be spontaneous. This is the second restaurant that the owners have opened, specialising in local seafood [...]
