ON restaurant

A classic on the Viennese restaurant front and one of the first restaurants of the ON empire. I love going…

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What I learned in 2015

To put this year in perspective and review it once again, here is what I learned in 2015 (click here…

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Miznon – permantely closed

Just a couple of weeks ago a new place opened in the center of Vienna to rave reviews. Not only…

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El Gaucho

Saying goodbye is always hard. But when you turn a sad moment into a culinary celebration it’s easier to digest.…

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What I learned in Madrid

As always done when I come back from a trip (eg here and here), this is what I learned in…

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The doors of Madrid

Please enjoy the beautiful doors of Madrid. After the meager pickings in SE Asia (eg this and this), here I…

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The good life of Madrid

After a whole day of sightseeing, shopping and watching a fascinating football game with nothing to eat except peanuts (okay,…

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Let’s go Atletico!

The next morning started lazy with a long breakfast, some leftover Cava and even better, some leftover chocolate soufflé. It…

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Hola Madrid!

I like nothing better than spending a weekend in a different city. Over the last years I have done that…

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Books

The Martian by Andy Weir: This book is funny, demanding and a great read. Although it is about the most…

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