Tian, Vegetarian Restaurant in Munich – Underwhelming

MUNICH, Germany – I was quite eager to visit Tian, the vegetarian restaurant in Munich. The restaurant – which is more of a chain at this point, with various restaurants in both Vienna and the Bavarian Capital – is known for offering an all-vegetarian fine-dining experience. This is no small feat: many chefs want to…

Munich Restaurants: Pageou, for Lunch

MUNICH, Germany – The majority of the grandiose, neo-baroque architecture of the city of Munich obviously did not survive the Second World War. Almost everything was destroyed. Only a few facades remain. One of them is called Fünf Höfe, a shopping complex which houses Munich restaurants, including restaurant Pageou. I had the chance to visit it…

French Restaurant in Munich – Le Cezanne, a Real Bistro in Bavaria

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors. MUNICH, Germany – Chef Patrick Geay does virtually everything by himself. Le Cezanne is a French restaurant in Munich that’s not like the others. In this series of articles, Cédric Lizotte visits some of the best restaurants in Europe. From France to Switzerland via the Czech Republic, here…

Eating and Drinking Your Way Through Foodie Brussels

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Brussels and beer will always be associated. Case in point: these wonderful Coors Light ads featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme, aka the Muscles from Brussels. In the Belgian capital, high and low, value and overpriced, famously traditional and cheap knockoff, can be found in the same street. Brussels can be a wonderful foodie centre.…

Thon Hotel Brussels EU: The Centre of Europe

BRUSSELS, Belgium – The Thon Hotel Brussels EU is in the middle of the Quartier Européen (European Quarter) in Brussels. It’s a stone’s throw from Berlaymont, Maelbeek, the Schuman station and the Espace Leopold. And this hotel in Brussels reflects this geographical location in its décor and atmosphere. Thon Hotel Brussels EU: A pure look The…

Coda & Terasa U Zlate Studne, Two Rooftop Restaurants in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – In the restaurant business, some places have a head start thanks to the tools they have at their disposal. A great location is a tool worth having. A terrace is certainly a positive. Offering a panoramic view also is certainly part of the list. A famous chef never hurts. An inviting…