…is (once more on this trip) very satisfying as beers go. The initial taste is subdued, with the aroma having a larger effect on one’s olfactory senses. This breaks away, leaving an almost bubbly effect that brings the flavours through. One really shouldn’t expect less from a beer often touted as the world’s best. As …
A (very) short history of beer
I decided to spend the down time in between bouts of beer tasting to research the history of beer, and it is an interesting tale! The ancient Mesopotamians are often touted as bringing beer to the world, but it is the Czechs that invented lager as we know it today. It began in 1842 with …
The best yet
More on food…because there’s always more food. Always. Last night we had Pecsenye es sult Krumpli (you’ll have more chance of pronouncing it correctly with a mouth full of it – trust me!). This is fried pork seasoned with pepper and salt, and seasoned baked potato. This is a relatively simple meal which is quick …
Mmmm, beer……
For the connoisseurs of a fine brew, there is a wide range of choice in this part of the world. A few are recognisable, such as Heineken and Budweiser – Heineken is as we know it, but Budweiser (or ‘Budvar’) is the real thing – literally. The name was stolen by an American brewery last …
Food, glorious food!
Hungarian hospitality is world-renowned, and I (and my waistline) now know why. Since we arrived, the food has been rich, plentiful, and delicious! As those who know me will attest to, I am not a big fan of soup (why are there lumps in my drink – and why is it in a plate?), but …
Where to eat in Auckland: Mamma Rosa
Definitely. Will expand more later – for now, I’ve been there 3-4 times so far, and everything I’ve ordered – and the people I’ve gone with have ordered – has been great Up there with St. Tropez (which I’ve yet to do during my lazy non-posting days, hence nothing said about it so far,.Mamma Rosa …
Where to eat in Auckland: Vivace
Adding to my posts earlier re: the poor level of education and effort present with regard to wait staff in Auckland (and NZ as a whole), there are some bright patches to be seen. Amongst these is Vivace, in High Street. The first thing I did when we walked in last week was to order …
P.S. The Caipiroska Recipe!
Ingredients Vodka (4 doubles) Limes (2 cut into eighths) Ice (cubes) a little sugar (raw) Directions: Crush sugar into the lime wedges with a spoon. Place the lime wedges in the bottom of an 8 oz. glass. Cover with crushed ice, fill glass with vodka, and serve. Easy.
Where NOT to eat in Auckland part 1: The Observatory
If a restaurant is going to be put towards of the top of the Sky Tower, it should at least be a reasonable restaurant. A simple idea I thought, but apparently not. We had talked about going to the above for friends’ father’s birthday but ended up going elsewhere (a good thing for all concerned). …
2006
Ana, Phil, Jeremy, Sarah, Adele, David, Liz, and myself graced the The Abbey in Greenlane with our presence (a change from Cesar’s), and the plan was to stay put for the whole night. This was of course the alternative to an idea Nicholas had about going to Fenton Circus with marquees and tables, a generator, …