A Few Days Eating and Drinking in Venice
Ah, Venice. Known for water, romance and tourists being fleeced. I ate and drank my way round the city of water with gusto.
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Nao Brewery Interview and Beer Tasting
Nao is one of a few breweries on Lanzarote, and seem to create the more unusual sour and hopped styles which are not seen very often on the Canaries. Miguel has kindly answered questions about the unique nature of running a brewery in the challenging, remote environment.
Malpeis Brewery and Taproom, Lanzarote
I finally got to visit the stunning Malpeis brewery and taproom in Tinajo, Lanzarote. A short ride on a bike from Club La Santa. Get your lycra on and check it out.
Where to Drink the Best Craft Beer in Porto
Porto is the place for discovering wines from the Douro and Port, but I still managed to find time to check out beers from the burgeoning craft beer scene - as well as discovering how to order beer correctly!
Port Wine Tasting in Porto
You'd be a either a fool or teetotal to visit Porto without tasting the Port wine on offer - so I duly obliged. Over several days I managed to fit several different tastings into the schedule to understand and explore the complexities of the different styles which exist.
Where to Eat Good Food in Porto
I experienced some great restaurants whilst staying in Porto as well finding the tastiest Pastel de Nata. I can heartily recommend Bacalhau and Pedro Limao as well as the Market in Gaia.
How to Order a Beer Around the World
There's nothing ruder than firing away loudly in English ignorantly, as you point at the beer taps in some countries. So don't look like a buffoon to the locals - learn how to order a beer in their native language.
Dégustation de Bières Artisanales au Salon de l’Agriculture
It was with great pleasure that I joined beer writers GH Hurel and Arezki Yaïche from Top of the Hops to attend the first day of Salon de l’Agriculture in Paris. I was at the event to delve deeper into French craft beer.
Uncle Tetsu Needs to Bring His Delicious Cheesecakes to London
In Sydney, I investigated a shop which had a growing line of eager 20-somethings snaking outside. After stuffing my face, I am glad I did. But now I miss it. Find out why...
Eating Moreton Bay Bugs on Stradbroke Island, Australia
As it is constantly dark and dull in the UK this time of year, it reminded me of how around this time last year I’d just got back from an incredible 3-week trip to sunny Australia. I'd spent a very different Christmas over there. No turkey in sight!