Friday, July 02, 2010

Europe Trip Notes

SPAIN

Drive Barcelona to San Sebastian - at least 6 hours, Stop by Pamplona for lunch at Rodero (1 Michelin Star), 5 courses for 55Euros

Ferran and Albert Adria open Tickets, La Vida Tapa in Barcelona Jan 2011 - get reservations?

Sant Pau restaurant - Chef Carme Ruscadella in Sant Pol Del Mar - Reservations
Kitchen Opening Times

From 13:30 to 15:30 h.
From 21:00 to 23:00 h.
Closed

Sunday and Monday, all day.
Thursday: closed at midday
Holidays

The first three weeks in May
The first three weeks in November

Fast Good in Madrid - Ferran Adria Fast food take

Barcelona to Sant Pol Del Mar

La Boqueria Market in Barcelona
Inopa in Barcelona -Tapas place related to El Bulli chef - Closed on Mondays?
Las Ramblas for shopping and mushrooms
Restaurante Martin Berasategui near San Sebastian - Hours Info
Akelare restaurant in San Sebastian
San Sebastian - Chef Juan Mari Arzak - Arzak?

Morcilla - Blood Sausage

QuiQue Dacosta Restaurante at Denia, Spain


Barcelona + La Alqueria, Sant Pau, El Celler de Can Roca itinerary ideas

Best Places to Eat In Basque Region
Eating report: Madrid y Barcelona
Madrid or Barcelona

Mugaritz
Fagollaga


A Basque tour
- Read this for San Sebastian tips/ideas
Alemeda in Hondarriba
Asadors en Madrid
Sagardi's in Barcelona - Better tapas than Taller de Tapas chain

Quite out of the way
Asador Etxebarri - Best Lunch? in San Juan
A Rexidora in Galicia
Off to Roses and Dinner at El Bulli

FRANCE
Driving distance and directions website - FranceThisWay

Italy
Naples -Serious foodies disagree on where you'll find Naples' best pizzas, but there are a few favorites: Located on the city's Via Sersale, Antica Pizzeria da Michele is one of the more popular spots -- as evidenced by the long lines (and its cameo appearance in the movie Eat, Pray, Love). There's also Pizzeria Brandi, oftentimes credited as the place that first served pizza margherita.
Rome - Pizza al taglio is a convenient snack to have while sightseeing. You could order from Da Michele by the Trevi Fountain (opt for the kosher aliciotti e indivia with anchovies and endives), or at Da Remo by the Pantheon (try the zucca pizza with pumpkin).