Tapas Thursday - Bar Alfalfa

This tapas bar is situated in the Alfalfa area in the old center of Sevilla. This area hosts many tapas bars and it is easy to get sucked into many bars in one evening. We first went to Bar Alfalfa on a quiet Sunday afternoon for just a quick tapa and drink, knowing that we would return for more in the near future. Sure enough, that near future was only five days later after a relaxing evening at the Arab baths (a post on this to come). This place is run by younger Sevillians and it does not disappoint. The atmosphere is very comfortable and  intimate as this place is very small. The upper walls are filled with old wine bottles and we were witnesses to many tapas being handmade behind the bar. So grab a vino tinto or a sherry and take a look at our finds at Bar Alfalfa.

Special Córdoba Edition - Tapas Tuesday

I figured a special Tapas Tuesday edition from our recent trip to Córdoba would be needed after the delicious offerings that Taverna de la Montillana provided. While searching the internet for interesting tapas bars in Córdoba, I felt a little hesitant for great tapas because the tapas bars did not seem to be as plentiful or as popular as in Sevilla. But, I pinned a few on my Google maps and forgot what they were known for or what to order. I did remember, though, the specialities of Córdoba, the flamequín and the berenjenas con miel. 

Tapas Thursday - Los Coloniales

Eating - it is one of my favorite things to do. Luckily, I have a few months stay in Sevilla, where food is one the highlights of the city, and it is a host to more than 3000 tapas bars. Here in Sevilla, the very essence of getting tapas is something not to take lightly. Many tapas bars are very crowded and it is very intimidating being the sole tourist in a local bar trying to get inside. But, once you have a caña, sherry, or a vino in front of you, the focus becomes entirely on the food. A common practice here in Sevilla is to bar hop, simply slip into one bar and grab one or two tapas and a drink, then on to another bar. This of course, can go on for multiple hours and it is always fun to have some friends to come along. We have not quite gotten into the habit of going to multiple place because it is always so hard to pull away from a place that has so much to try. I am sure that we will have plenty of time to work on this in the upcoming months. 

For the first Tapas Thursday post, I am showing you a few plates from one of our favorite places so far, Los Coloniales. 

Signs of France 3

On we go with the third installment of French signs. These four signs are some of my favorites and they made me smile when I saw them. I hope you enjoy the creativeness and uniqueness as much as I did.

Les Patates-A simple lunch in Monaco

Food is always a easy thing to get excited about for me, especially when it is my favorite, potatoes. On a recent visit to Monaco, I stumbled upon a classic food staple, made in a French (well Monaco, really) style. A baked potato with French cheese melted on top. Literally, two days before coming into Monaco's Christmas village and seeing this kiosk, I turned to my husband and said, "I think that I am hungry for a loaded baked potato." Now, I did not get a loaded one, but, believe me this may have been better.