Posts tagged tapas

Edible Advent: Dec. 10

Dec 10th

Posted by Meg in News & Events

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Today’s challenge as part of the Edible Advent Calendar:

After yesterday’s stumper, here’s something easy. Can you name this treat?

Leave your answer (product/location) in the comments section below. The reader who has accumulated the most victories by December 24 will receive an edible Christmas present from me. I’ll keep your guesses hidden until the answer is revealed tomorrow on Budget Travel, then I’ll publish the comments and name the winner for this challenge.

YESTERDAY’S WINNERS: That was a tricky one. Well done and full point to Anne, Lil and Kelaine for naming the savory tart from Tartes Kluger. Half a point to Sophie for naming the food but not the place. For More >

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L’Avant Comptoir

Nov 6th

Posted by Meg in Wine Bars

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Last night marked my fourth visit to l’Avant Comptoir in just over a week. This new wine bar is nowhere near my apartment, so why am I returning again and again? It’s the ham.

To be precise, it’s the deep-fried ham croquettes. Made with jambon Ibaïona d’Eric Ospital (Iberian ham from a legendary producer), these little nuggets are like eating, as the Frenchman next to me observed, “une caresse.” Priced at only 3 euros for a stack of three, they represent the cheapest love for sale in the French capital.

Those who prefer their ham without breading will be delighted by the More >

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Rosalito: proceed with caution

Jul 21st

Posted by Meg in Restaurants

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This week brought the opening of Rosalito, a tapas bar that (on paper/screen) has everything going for it:

  • Foodie pedigree (same owner as Da Rosa)
  • Sweet location (near République and the Canal)
  • Sidewalk terrace
  • Sangria

I tried it out on Friday night with a pack of hungry and curious friends. But before revealing anything more, I need your opinion:

poll by twiigs.com
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