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La Taberna de Lucio, Madrid
I was in Madrid over the weekend and sampled some truly amazing Spanish food. On the day before we left, we checked out La Taberna de Lucio, a tapas bar on Cava Baja known for their to-die-for eggs. Taberna de Lucio is owned by the landmark restaurant Casa Lucio, which is located just across the street.
La Taberna de Lucio’s signature dish is Huevos Estrellados and it sure did not disappoint. The dish consisted of three perfectly fried sunny side up eggs smashed over a
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Relais de l’Entrecôte Saint-Germain, Paris
At this classic Parisian brasserie, there is no menu and vegetarians are somewhat discouraged to attend. Relais de l’Entrecôte Saint-Germain is part of a group of 3 restaurants in Paris, all specializing in (exclusively) steak frites with their famous secret sauce. I was a bit weary of this place because it seemed gimmicky and appeared way too often in tourist books and cheesy “best of” guides. Since they do not take reservations, it is not uncommon to wait several hours for a table.
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NYC: Pommes Frites : A Taste of Belguim in the East Village
Hungry East Villagers know that the spot for the most delicious, authentic Belgian french fries is Pommes Frites on Second Avenue. Crispy, salty, thick-cut and accompanied by endless choices of tasty dipping sauces, these fries are irresistible. This miniature shop ONLY sells fries, but really what else would you want anyway? Go in and grab a paper cone overflowing with fries and you will feel like you just stepped into a hidden fry shop off a cobblestone street in Europe.’
The dipping sauces range from curry ketchups to creamy blue cheese to Sambal Olek. They let you sample, so feel free to be adventurous. I heard they are now offering an organic black truffle mayo… what a combination!!
