After reading lots of local reviews, without wanting to walk into the city center, we landed on Osteria Broccaindosso on the outskirts of the university area. The small rustic room was about half full when we entered at it’s 7:30pm opening time. Throughout our meal, a number of walk-ins in addition to plenty of reservations,…
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Il Portico di San Donato: A Hidden Gem in Bologna
In the need for a cheap and cheerful, but generously caloric meal after the long trek to Santuario Madonna di San Luca, we found the wonderful Il Portico di San Donato in our neighborhood. The hospitality was lovely and the main owner/manager of the restaurant didn’t speak English, but his warmth was felt during our…
Exploring Bologna: Aemilia Hotel Experience
For my first trip to Bologna, with the need to be in close(ish) proximity to the conference center, we selected the Aemilia Hotel. The hotel seemed to be full of pilots and flight crew as well as equipped with many meeting rooms and a lively bar that was well conducive for work. The common spaces…
Discovering Osteria dei Servi: A Parma Culinary Gem
On a gloomy weekday night, under the less than romantic market stalls and bus stops of central Parma, is Osteria dei Servi. A strange location, and greeting with a rather large grill (that I knew The Husband would love), this restaurant quickly became a favorite of the weeklong tasting of the Emilia-Romagna region. We were…
A Dingy Stay at Hotel Sina Maria Luigia in Parma
Passing through Parma for a quick overnight on the way to a tradeshow brought us to the Sina Maria Luigia hotel, part of a small group of hotels near and dear to our heart. Despite the mixed reviews online, we persisted with a reservation for romantic reasons. However, had this have been our first experience…
Taste of Syria: An Exquisite Dining Experience at Al Dar
In search of a new cuisine, yet not so far from the hotel, as the weather was abominably cold, we found ourselves at Al Dar. I was pleasantly surprised at just how lovely the interior was with its moody lighting, starched white tablecloths, and lovely clusters of orchids adorning all of the tables. We opted…
Top Burgers in Hannover: Jo’s Food & Craft Beer
After hearing that Jo’s was one of the top burgers in town, it seemed like an easy choice to test drive it on a rainy, cold January night where you can’t feel your feet walking to or from the restaurant. On a Monday, with no reservation, the place was packed! Glad to have gotten there…
Incredible Pizza Experience at Bestia
Recently I enjoyed my second visit to Bestia Pizza and really, the name just says it all. This pizza is incredible! I never ever ever finish a pizza and this gorgeous pistachio-obsessed concoction was no trouble. The crust is so light and fluffy, and the toppings are interesting twists on classics like this (not at…
Panu Pizza Review: A Unique Dining Experience in Hannover
After a long day of meetings capped with a long drive to Hannover, we sought a quick and easy dinner near our hotel and landed on Panu Pizza. I’ve been impressed with just how consistently good the pizza is in Europe, outside of Italy, so I’m always happy to land on a spot for cozy,…
The Ultimate Hanover Beef & Reef Experience: What to Order
Beef & Reef has to be the best/worst restaurant name ever, yet I was intrigued enough to try it, especially after the rave reviews. We were after a steak out on the town, something that is virtually unaffordable in Switzerland, so this felt like a lucky date night. Here for the beef, skip the reef….
Doubletree Hanover: A Home Away from Home
I have NEVER been much for chain hotels as they strike me as completely soulless. However, when spending a week in Hanover (once or twice), the Doubletree made for the perfect homebase. The rooms were large, newly renovated and very clean. The gym is state-of-the-art, and someone not much for breakfast, well that was a…
A Delicious Birthday Bash at Heard Burger
Celebrating a the start to another trip around the sun, brought a warm, easy day in London, strolling around Christmas markets, and just taking in the festive time of year. We landed at Heard Burger in Borough for a quick bite before crossing back across the river. After reading about a reasonably priced burger by…