Another stop on our Mediterranean cruise was the spectacular coastal town of Amalfi. Bustling streets, restaurants, bars, ice-cream parlours, cocolate shops……these Italians know how to live ! Before long, lunchtime was upon us again. Having surveyed the surrounds, we opted to hit the beach and lunch at the Marina Grande. The restaurant “Marina Grande” began … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Ristorante Mediterraneo, Positano, Italy
Positano, my absolute favorite place on the Italian riviera ! About 5 minutes walk up the Via Pasitea from our hotel we found a small restaurant, typically with seating on both sides of the narrow road serving seafood from the Mediterranean. Not one to pass up seafood, we soon found a table and an immaculately … Continue reading
Catch 22 Restaurant, Mandurah
Wednesday night, my wife and I decided to try Catch 22 for a night out. The newly revamped restaurant at Mandurah’s Dolphin Quay boasts an impressive location looking out onto the Marina. The new chic modern look dining area is now segregated from a more informal drinks lounge. Stylewise, the two areas don’t blend, a … Continue reading
Red Pepper Restaurant, Hong Kong
No trip to Hong Kong is complete without a trip to one of HK’s iconic restaurants – The Red Pepper. Open since 1970, the Red Pepper has a large following among the city’s expatriates, many of whom seem to come so often that they know everyone in the place. It’s a very relaxing, small restaurant, … Continue reading
Sake House, Applecross
A recent trip to the Sake House in Applecross was a pleasant surprise. A small and quiet restaurant nestled amongst the shops in Kearns crescent, you would be forgiven for not ever knowing it was there. The food was fresh and tasty, although the portions a little on the small side. We started with a … Continue reading