Holidays
have come! At least theoretically, because at the moment I have to
stay in Kraków and work. That's why I've decided to make some culinary journeys on my blog to the three of my favourite holiday
destinations in Europe. I've discovered them all thanks to friendly
locals who showed me the less touristy places serving regional
delicacies.
MARINA RESTAURANT, COSTA BRAVA, SPAIN
A hot afternoon on the
Costa Brava in Catalonia, Spain. We are strolling through a
picturesque, medieval town of Tossa de Mar. Leaving behind the
touristy centre, we're rambling through narrow, quaint streets. When
despite the heat we're starting to get hungry, we ask a nice
passer-by where we can eat something tasty. Without a moment's
hesitation, he recommends Marina Restaurant.
We sit at the table with a
green checked tablecloth and order the daily special. Gazpacho soup
is cold and aromatic, while grilled salmon is hot and fresh. We wash
it down with sangria, Spanish wine punch with fruits and ice cubes.
The lunch is delicious and the waiter exceptionally friendly, even
for a Catalan. With our stomachs full, we're happy to resume our
sightseeing.
Address: Marina Restaurant, Tossa de
Mar, Catalonia, Spain
Website: www.restaurantmarina.es
DOBRA TRAFIKA, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
When you enter Dobra
Trafica cafe, you'll be surprised to see a tobacco shop. But
insiders, including my Czech friend Misha, know that if you go to the
back of the shop, you'll discover one of the coolest cafes in Prague.
Delicious cakes,
especially Czech medovnik, crunchy toasts, thick hot chocolate...
Yummy. Plus an ambient interior, summer garden and friendly
waitresses. And if you run out of topics to talk about, you can start
playing one of many board games lying around. Moreover, Dobra Trafika
has two locations! One is near the Prague Castle, while the other is
off the beaten track in a lovely district of Vinohrady. Both are
equally addictive.
Address: Dobrá trafika, Újezd 37 or
Korunní 42, Praha,
Czechy
Website: www.dobratrafika.cz
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN, LILLE, FRANCE
Did you like the French
cafe and bakery Charlotte in Kraków? If yes, you should also visit
Le Pain Quotidien (meaning the daily bread in French) in Lille. We
were brought there by our friend who's almost a local to this quaint
city in the north of France. Pain Quotidien felt so cosy and homey, I
couldn't believe it's an international chain and not a local cafe. We
ordered pain au chocolat (kind of chocolate croissant) and œuf à
la coque (soft-boiled egg). The bread was fresh and crunchy, the egg
perfectly boiled and coffee with milk delicious. A lovely place for a
lazy, holiday meal.
Address: Le Pain Quotidien, 35 Place
Rihour, Lille, Francja
Website: www.lepainquotidien.com
And what are your culinary destinations?
Feel free to give your recommendations on my blog or on facebook! :-)
