Zeezout: Divine Lunch in Rotterdam.
You might be noticing a trend here, but on Hubs’ and I recent trip to the Netherlands this summer, we fell into a great habit of having a busy morning and then treating ourselves to a long, indulgent lunch (the best kind of holiday!). After wandering far and wide across a rather cold Rotterdam, we found ourselves with a healthy appetite. Reservations? Walk up and hope the restaurant is open. In our case, they open for a 2 hour window at lunch. We were two of four patrons for the first hour and then others joined, creating a friendly atmosphere. Ambiance? Charming and well appointed. Seating was very intimate (close), but as lunch was not crowded, this was not an issue. I’m sure the street we were on becomes busier, however, at the time we were in town, it was quite quiet. Additionally, in warmer weather, it would be lovely…
30 Day Food Blog Challenge.
I couldn’t find any, so I made a 30 Day Food Blog Challenge of my own! Feel free to share or take the challenge yourself. I also have it saved as a Pin, if that’s easier.
L’Atelier: A Treat in Bucharest.
After we did a dine in at home, at the recommendation of one of the chefs, my traveling companion and I made the decision for our last night in Bucharest to dine at L’Atelier, an upscale dining option attached to the Hotel Epoque. Reservations? Given we made the decision to go later in the trip, we did not call ahead – fortunately for us, we decided to dine early and being seated was not an option. I would have loved to try the bar opposite the restaurant, but my friend doesn’t drink – so we went straight to be seated. Ambiance? Charming! The main dining room is directly off of the lobby on the ground floor, and with plenty of windows, you get a bird’s eye view as to the comings and goings of the patrons of the hotel (in our case there was a wedding on which caused an…