Guide Michelin: Bib Gourmand designated restaurants in Helsinki
What is Bib Gourmand restaurant? “The Bib Gourmand designation denotes good cuisine at a reasonable price in a variety of comfort categories. Defined as “Inspectors’ Favorites for Good Value,” Bib...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Presto – A mangiare!
Italian restaurant Presto was opened on the 19th February, 2014. Restaurant concept consists of trattoria, caffe bar, prosecco lounge and shop. Location is excellent, next to the Espa (Park Esplanade)...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Bronda – 4th BW restaurant in Helsinki
Bronda, the 4th restaurant in Helsinki by Tomi Björck and Matti Wikberg, opened it’s doors on Monday 10th, 2014. Located on the corner of Eteläesplanadi and Korkeavuorenkatu, large space with high...
View ArticleFood Art in kitchen accessories
Food images are sometimes used in clothing when it makes sense and brings joy to special occasion, like crayfish figures during crayfish season. First time saw Karjalan piirakka look alike used in...
View ArticleRestaurant review: El Meson de Cervantes – Malaga, Spain
Tapeo Cervantes is already well-known for its traditional and new, creative tapas. Gabriel Spatz, founder of the original, a professional restaurateur from the Argentine, came to Malaga in 2008,...
View ArticleTaste of Helsinki 2014 – Picnic with a difference
Taste of Helsinki will be arranged 3rd time on 12-15.06.2014 in Helsinki. This will also be the 3rd time we shall visit the event. Taste of Helsinki is a culinary festival, which takes you on a journey...
View ArticleWine review: Wolfberger Riesling-Pinot Gris 2012 – dry or semi-dry?
Semi-dry or semi-sweet wine? If the amount of sugar is 8 g/l what kind of scale there is on the label? Maybe someone knows better? Wolfberger is cooperative in Alsace established 1902. It is located...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Toscanini
Restaurant Toscanini has received its relaxed atmosphere from Tuscany, Italy. Menu is based on essential elements of Italian kitchen, such as olive oil, herbs, tomatoes and Tuscan cheeses and cold...
View ArticleRestaurant review: PureBistro – with Bib Gourmand status
PureBistro is a modern bistro and bar with two terraces next to the Market Square in Torikorttelit buildings. Restaurant is owned by Michelin star restaurant Luomo (on the 2nd floor) chef”s Jouni...
View ArticleTaste of Helsinki 2014 – review of tasted portions
First of all big thanks to Taste of Helsinki founder Barry MacNamara for organizing ticket change from Friday to Saturday and inviting us to opening ceremony for invited guests. Due to work obligations...
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