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Restaurants around the world

Chinachilcano – China, Peru and Japan under one roof

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Washington D.C. – I flicked through some interior design magazine and found this wonderful place. The stylish atmosphere and decoration is indeed worth a visit. We went on a Monday evening and it was packed! It is indeed a very multicultural place for people at every age – from a casual dressed student to the business men in a suit.

We had pisco sour to start – unfortunately not comparable with the ones I had in South America…but the food made us forgiving. The menu is selected and you can choose from Chinese, Japanese to Peruvian kitchen but actually it is all mixed with each other in a way I never had. I specially want to mention the “Causagiris”: Peruvian Causa married to Japanese Sushi….and the “Ceviche Nikkei”: Ceviche with soy sauce and much more.

I really wonder why there is no such restaurant in Zurich? Or even in Switzerland, please tell me if you know of anything similar!

chinachilcano.com

 

 

Joe’s – Stone crab and more

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Washington D.C. – This elegant place is perfect for a light meal after a long flight.

We had three different kind of oysters followed by stone crab with asparagus and brussels sprout (some call them frog eggs….).

The 12volt wine from Mallorca tasted great with it.

Book in  advance!

Joe’s Washington D.C.
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www.joes.net

 

 

Chez Billy Sud – French style dining in D.C.

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Washington D.C. – This cute restaurant is located in trendy Georgetown. It is in a little street just a minute away from the main road. The atmosphere is very nice and calm. I could imagine (if single), picking it for a first date….

I had duck, nicely traditionally done with orange sauce.

For dessert we chose the “Paris – Brest”, which was created for the Tour de France. Actually, I don`t know how one can ride a bike after eating this dessert…but it was very tasty.

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Paris – Brest

www.chezbillysud.com

 

Pearl Dive – Oyster Palace

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Washington D.C. – Previously we booked a table at Le Diplomate where we have been already one year ago. Unfortunately Open Table mixed up something with the dates and it was closed. So we just crossed the street and found this wonderful place. The decor is all about seaside living and has a touch of shabby chic. The restaurant belongs to the www.blackrestaurantgroup.com. We have been to “Black Salt” from the same group last year, which was also very good.

I never had such a fresh and fluffy doughnut topped with a glazing that was melting on our tongue within seconds.

I had poached eggs with salmon on muffin bread, topped with a gorgeous looking and spicy tasting sauce. I long to go again just know that I`m writing about it.

Pearl Dive
Pearl Dive
Pearl Dive
Pearl Dive
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Pearl Dive

www.pearldivedc.com

 

DBGB Kitchen and Bar

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Washington D.C. – Daniel Boulud is a very known chef in the US – originally from France. He owns various restaurants from New York to Las Vegas.

The DBGB in the city center of Washington has recently opened its doors and offers a mix of French and American cuisine.

Good food in French bistro style although a bit posh atmosphere

www.dbgb.com

The Inn at Little Washington – A must while near D.C.

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Little Washington VA (1 hour from D.C.) – What an experience!

This place is magnificant. A very special atmosphere on the countryside of Viginia. It is near the Shenandoah national park. You should do a hike and explore a little on the various paths, before enjoying the afternoon tea and dinner at the Inn.

We did not know anything about the place or the chef Patrick O`Connel before. Friends of us recommended it. We soon learnt that this place is special and Patrick plays the main role. Besides all the nice staff that can actually read your thoughts and make every wish come true, the house is stunning. Every little detail is placed for a reason and matches perfectly.

Behind the house and the shop you can go on a short walk and see the sheep, honeybees, chicken, llamas (Francesca and Jonah) and the vegetable garden where they grow a lot of the ingredients for the cooking creations.

We chose the dinner with wine pairing and it was absolutely delicious. Every course an indulgence for the taste buds…..

Don`t be late for breakfast, you will not regret it!

www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

Union Market – the best food hall in D.C.

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Washington D.C. – Take a taxi and reach the market zone of DC. In the middle of the Asian fruit trucks and their loading zones, you will find this big rectangular building. It contains a variety of food stalls where you can stroll along and taste different foods and drinks. There were also some that offer a seated area to enjoy a proper meal.

unionmarketdc.com

Eslava – Probably the best Tapas restaurant in Spain

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Sevilla – This small place is really a wonderful place for every food lover. But you need patience and time.

You cannot make a reservation and therefore either wait at the bar or just eat your tapas there. We had time and patience. After some 60 minutes and two cavas and two beers we were led to the table. During the wait we had time to study the menu on the blackboard. This tapas bar is probably the best I’ve ever been. The prices are reasonable.

We almost tried everything on the menu but our favourits were:
– The “cigar”; octopus in its ink rolled in a filo dough so it looked like a Cuban cigar
-Sangre, a kind of blood pudding, cut in litle cubes with caramelized onions
-the egg on Boletus tower
-Roasted pork ribs in honey sauce….and also the most tender pork cheeks
…actually everything on the menu

This tapas bar has the traditional Spanish food but interpreted in a modern way – GREAT!

After our visit we found out that there are also a restaurant and some “rooms for tourists”….so I will keep that in mind for our next trip.

www.espacioeslava.com