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Restaurant: Lo Güeno - Malaga Spain
August 2007 By Linda Thalman
We were wandering the around the lovely historic center of Malaga just before
noon and Pierre's nose said, "This is the place for lunch!".
But they weren't open yet... around 12:30 or 13:00 we were told.
So our stroll continued for a bit, and then we grabbed one of the very few tables outside
at 12:50.
We had the most delightful tapas, Spanish wines and excellent service on one
heck of a hot day in southern Spain.
In the evening when the shops and boutiques have closed there are more tables
outside and the summer heat subsides.
Lo Güeno was jam packed at 22:00 as we strolled by again for a fond look
before heading to bed and flying back to Paris the following day.
Travel Tip: Don't miss the Picasso Museum in Malaga before of after lunch.
The museum, in the historic center of Malaga, is a haven of peace and quite as
well as being air-conditioned.
The painting collection is worth the visit
even though I wouldn't say it was outstanding.
Lo Güeno
For the best Indian restaurant in all of London, do book a table at Rasoi.
It's a two-minute walk from Sloan Square and the food is simply fabulous.
I've not been to India, but Vineet Bhatia has brought India to England
and it has been awarded one star by the Michelin Guide.
My partner, Pierre, and I had taken the Eurostar for a day in London.
Our main goals were: shopping for books and towels, visiting the British Museum
and having a great lunch.
With dishes like these:
you simply can't go wrong.
I would say the cocktails were a tad expensive at 8 Pounds each, and the wine
list is - as always in the U.K. - on the high side. We choose the only Indian
wine on the list and it was perfect.
If only we had such a good Indian restaurant in Paris!
Rasoi Vineet Bhatia
We picked the smallest mountain pass we
could find on the map to cross into Italy. We were not disappointed.
The Col de Lombardi was a 45 kilometer one-car wide maintained road
that zigged and zagged through beautiful scenery. Our French and English
guide books had nothing to say about Piemonte... fortunately the Guide
Rouge for Italy showed not one, but TWO one-star restaurants in a village
called Boves, outside of Cuneo.
Exhausted from hairpin turns all afternoon, we arrived at 19:00
at Al Rododendro restaurant and - miraculously - they are also an
albergo. Our beautiful room and ensuite modern bathroom with
shower cost an unbelievably economical 46 euros.
The dining room was rather formal, but the friendly, attentitive
and professional service set us at ease. Fresh flowers, a candle at
the table, soft lighting... Perfect.
The 50 euro 'menu terroir' was simply outstanding. A truffle starter,
followed by the most delicate crepes with salmon and cream set the
tone for this meal. Melt in your mouth ravioli gallina (chicken) came
next. Then pigeon with a honey and balsamic vinegar sauce with a flower
bouquet shaped presentation of finely chopped vegetables. Then local
cheeses. I had a fruit dessert with raspberries, red currents, blueberries
and blackberries and Pierre was in seventh heaven with the saffran
ice cream and chocolate sauce dessert he chose.
Vive l'Italie! See also: Travel Articles by Linda Thalman |
The best tapas restaurant in Malaga has to be Lo Güeno.
Gaspacho, mussles, spicy chicken, mushrooms... so many, too many choices and
all excellent.
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