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Konaba Marinaio – Insipid Nonsense, Kotor, Montenegro
I've been saving this review for a day where I felt particularly irked. Louise tells me I do my best writing while in a state of suffused fury. Well, readers, here I am. Konaba Marinaio was the beginning of the only day of our trip which I would consider a culinary...
Soda Bread Cafe, Jewellery Quarter – Exceptional Fare & Service
Having been 'studying' here in the Jewellery Quarter for almost a full academic year, I thought I'd seen every eatery available. However, this was not the case. As recently as three weeks ago, I found myself with some free time. I spent it in the best way I could...
Nick Drake – Five Leaves Left – AOTM May 2019
On 3rd July 1969, Nick Drake's debut album, 'Five Leaves Left', was released . It sold poorly for the times, sales totalling about 6,000 records. A combination of Drake's reluctance to tour, bad luck, and perhaps the complexity of the music meant that he was far from...
Glam Cafe – Quasi-Hidden Gem, Dubrovnik
I think it would be criminal to omit a review of Glam Cafe. If we lived in Dubrovnik, this would be our local haunt. We went here several times daily while in Dubrovnik. Simply put, it was tucked away, locally run and excellent quality food. I went for the bruschetta...
Kopun – Revelatory Restaurant, Dubrovnik
At last, Kopun. The restaurant I feel I've been waiting for my entire life. What a sensational amalgam of refined dining, beautiful location and exquisite waiting. I'll admit it has taken me a long time to muster the courage to write this review. But needs must, and...
Motel Studenac – (a meal time of sensations rather than thoughts)
And so it was time for us, on the eighth day of our holiday, to descend upon the town of Trebinje in search of decent grub and (in Cedric's case) a respite from all the driving. As we made our way down the long and winding path to our destination it was fair to say...