Eat & Drink
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La Finestrella Gelateria – La Maddalena, Italy
Something Sweet While You Stroll To those who love their ice cream, but covet the Italian gelato all the more, then while you’re on the little archipelago of La Maddalena, you don’t want to miss the best there is around. La Finestrella (“the little window”) which is located right on the main road Via Amendola,…
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Demetervin Winery and Guesthouse – Mád, Hungary
The Perfect Place for Wine Enthusiasts I love wine. Love it. I love wine cellars. Especially ones in Hungary because they are way cool and you feel like you’ve taken a ride in a time machine when you walk inside of them. With their 13th century look, no lights except that of candle, only the…
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Vinieria Niní – La Maddalena, Italy
The Vineria From the moment you walk into this vineria (otherwise known as a wine bar), you will be hit with the sense that you’re in a cozy rocker bar. The clientele and the ambiance exude a certain roughness to its exterior – but after a time, that passes, and you realize you are among…
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La Gelateria Italia-Nyíregyháza, Hungary
Italian Ice in Eastern Hungary Want some Italian gelato but you happen to be in eastern Hungary? No problem. Here at Gelateria Italia, Italian owner Lucca offers locals (and tourists) a taste of Italy that few get to experience outside his country of origin. With lots of flavors to choose from, this tiny little hole-in-the…
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Jamie Oliver’s Italian – Budapest, Hungary
A Spin on Italian in Hungary Normally, I wouldn’t recommend having anything but Hungarian food while in Budapest, but in this case, I will make an exception. I would also say that if you’re wanting authentic Italian food, you should just go to Italy. But again, in this particluar instance, it’s Jamie Oliver’s restaurant, and well, he’s famous for a…
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Baltazar Boutique Hotel & Grill – Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Baltazar Welcome to the Baltazar Boutique Hotel, which has been operating since 2012. The stylish, modern hotel is a product of the Zsidai group, which owns and operates several other establishments in Budapest. Some of these places include the Jamie Oliver Italian Restaurant, The Pest-Buda Hotel, and the Pest-Buda Bistro. But these are…
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Pierrot Restaurant – Budapest, Hungary
Romance in the Heart of Budapest’s Castle District One of the most romantic settings in all of Budapest can be found at Pierrot Restaurant. Located in the most charming part of the city, the Castle District, Pierrot harkens back to a forgotten time when couples gazed at one another over a candle-lit dinner while listening…
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Pest-Buda Luxury Apartments & Bistro-Budapest, Hungary
2018 marked the beginning of my journey in getting lost with my own website, and discovering new places at which I’d never stayed or eaten before. An opportunity that came up was one which I was highly excited to report on. The Pest-Buda Hotel is a landmark in the castle district of Budapest and is the oldest hotel in…
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La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano – Sóstó-Nyíregyháza, Hungary
With a charming and romantic ambiance, La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano gives local Hungarians a little taste of an Italian experience, without leaving their hometown. Italian co-owners Lucca and Paolo, endeavored to create a unique and upscale experience for the well-to-do class in eastern Hungary by starting a couple of authentic pizzerias in town. The result…
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Szerelmi Pince – Tokaj, Hungary
Where 13th Century History Meets Award-Winning Wine in Tokaj With several family estates, Szerelmi Pince in Tokaj offers you a broad selection of white wines, be it sweet, dry or anything in between. One of the many hundreds of cellars in Tokaj, I had the opportunity of visiting them and getting to taste several of…
