Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Oriental City

AMSTERDAM HOTSPOT FIND: ORIENTAL CITY | meltingbutter.com

Be prepared to line up for yum cha on the weekends at Oriental City. You’ll line up amidst a sea of black hair so you know your safe here. Best dim sum in Amsterdam hands down. Best bit: They have these chili and sesame oil infused cucumbers ”“ order them. http://www.oriental-city.nl/ Oudezijds Voorburgwal 177-179 1012 […]

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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Foodware

AMSTERDAM HOTSPOT FIND: FOODWARE | meltingbutter.com

FOODWARE If you’ve been to Amsterdam you’ve probably been stuck for good lunch options. Foodware fills that gap well with their great selection of fresh and well-cooked dishes. The owners and chefs have good taste and it shows in both the food and the space. Best bit: Hopefully it’s sunny and you can enjoy your […]

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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Uliveto Alimentari

AMSTERDAM HOTSPOT FIND: ULIVETO ALIMENTARI | meltingbutter.com

ULIVETO ALIMENTARI A beautiful light-filled lunch spot with a communal table. When you arrive just ask them to put together an antipasto plate to share with the group. Best bit: Eat you lunch and do your Italian grocery shopping at the same time. http://www.uliveto.net/ Weteringschans 118 1017 XT Amsterdam, The Netherlands +31204230099  

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Paris Restaurant Find: Pho Banh Cuon 14

PARIS HOTSPOT FIND: PHO BANH CUON 14 | meltingbutter.com

Easily the best Pho in Paris. The metro ride out there and time spent waiting in line are well worth it. Best bit: Simple. The Pho. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pho-14/104005522998433 129 Avenue de Choisy 75013 Paris, France +33 1 45 83 61 15    

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Paris Restaurant Find: Restaurant Derriere

PARIS HOTSPOT FIND: RESTAURANT DERRIERE | meltingbutter.com

The idea for this apartment-style venue was to be able to entertain friends “at home” every night. The name comes from its location, right at the back of 404 (a great Morroccan restaurant) and Andy Wahloo (for drinking and dancing after dinner). The décor and furniture are an eclectic mix of styles and the food […]

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Paris Restaurant Find: Nanashi

PARIS HOTSPOT FIND: NANASHI | meltingbutter.com

Perfect healthy hangover lunch spot. Fuel your body with organic Japanese fusion food and spoil yourself a little with one of their delightful cakes. Best bit: Who said hangover-cures have to be greasy? All the organic veg and fresh juice will leave you hangover-free and ready to shop. http://nanashi.fr/   57 Rue Charlot 75003 Paris, […]

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Berlin Cafe Find: Café KRONE

BERLIN HOTSPOT FIND: CAFÉ KRONE | meltingbutter.com

The perfect place to spend Sunday afternoon brunch with The Kings of Convenience playing in the background. It’s bustling but warm and inviting. Best bit: The interiors are what dream kitchens are made of. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Caf%C3%A9-KRONE/104080889658346 Oderberger Straße 38 10435 Berlin, Germany +49 30 44312221 

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Rio Restaurant Find: Bar e Restaurante URCA

RIO HOTSPOT FIND: BAR E RESTAURANTE URCA | meltingbutter.com

Locals spill out of the bar and sit on the wall outside to enjoy the harbour views with ice-cold beers and fried cod balls. Best bit: The restaurant is outstanding. We had serious food envy when we saw another table order the grilled octopus. http://www.barurca.com.br/ R. Cândido Gaffrée, 205 Urca  Rio de Janeiro RJ, 22291-080, Brazil […]

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Rio Restaurant Find: Aprazivel

RIO HOTSPOT FIND: APRAZIVEL | meltingbutter.com

The ambience of this restaurant alone is reason enough to go ”“ it’s on top of the Santa Teresa hills and you dine outside amongst friends, food and nature. Best bit: Roasted heart of palm served to you still in the palm! www.aprazivel.com.br R. Aprazível, 62 Santa Teresa  Rio de Janeiro RJ, 20241-270, Brazil +55 21 […]

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Rio Restaurant Find: Bar do Mineiro

RIO HOTSPOT FIND: BAR DO MINEIRO | meltingbutter.com

This was the source of my inspiration to cook Brazilian food. An old school bar where a local friend would take you if you were lucky. Best bit: Get a pot of feijoada (pork and black bean stew) with rice, steamed thinly sliced kale and pork crackling. You’ll be addicted. http://bardomineiro.net/ R. Paschoal Carlos Magno, […]

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