2015-06-08
Caracas
CREPE
Cafe Noisette
Don't wait in line, get there early for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Some of the favorite crêpes are the ones with corn and fresh telita cheese or those with camembert cheese, nuts and honey. But the real queen of flavors is entirely French, and it’s unmistakably called crêpe Suzette. It’s filled with a flavorful butter, sugar and orange sauce. Cozy Café Noisette was founded by two French guys who moved to Caracas many years ago. Tableside, enjoy the dazzling flames of the Grand Marnier as it heats up the crêpe. Santé!
Tags: Flambé, Dessert, Orange
 
2015-06-08
Caracas
BAKERY
St. Honor
Puff pastries made with butter are superior to those made with shortening. This is especially true when it comes to croissants. At St. Honoré, a bakery in the La Alameda neighborhood, you’ll find dazzling croissants with crunchy crusts and creamy almond fillings.
Tags: Croissant, Almond, French
 
2015-06-08
Caracas
LATIN
Mi Vaquita Artesana
Bollitos are rolls made with corn flour. Sometimes they are mixed with pork chicharron; others are filled with ají dulce, packed in corn leaves and boiled in salted water. At Mi Vaquita, they are sliced and served with fresh Guayanés cheese and ají dulce jelly. The combination of salty chicharron chunks, sweet smoky ají dulce and melt-in-your-mouth crust keeps customers coming back for more.
Tags: Corn, Queso, Jam, aji dulce
 
2015-06-08
Caracas
SOUP
Gaudi San Antonio del Golfo
Gaudi San Antonio del Golfo offers a magnificent view by the sea and the freshest fish available. House specialties include the fried fish served with french fries and ensalada rayada – shredded carrot and cabbage; and sancocho, a hearty fish soup cooked for hours with potatoes, yucca, carrots, onions, creole celery and more. If you’re lucky, you will find a whole fish inside the soup. Marlene, the owner, spoils visitors with her culinary creations and fresh fruit juices.
Tags: Fish, Vegetables, Soup, sancocho
 
2015-06-07
Caracas
LATIN
Madera Fina
Patacones are crunchy green unripe sweet plantain slices fried until golden and patted to remove excess oil, pounded flat, salted and fried again until golden brown. Many people in Venezuela – and mostly in Maracaibo - top them with white shredded cheese and ketchup. At Madera Fina, patacones are formed as little baskets filled with flavorful and refreshing ceviche, a mix of fresh jurel from the coast, parsley, purple onion, ají dulce and lemon juice. Fish varies according to the season.
Tags: Ceviche, Plantain, Fish
 
2015-06-07
Caracas
LATIN
Mi Vaquita Artesana
Cachapas de hojas are made with corn dough, folded in a corn leaf and boiled in salt water for a few minutes. At Mi Vaquita Artesana, the dish comes with two homemade soft cachapas, fresh cream and Guayanés white cheese and a unique garnish of chives and ají dulce. Mi Vaquita Artesana is a relaxing place, surrounded by lemon trees in a neighborhood full of small family vegetable gardens.
Tags: Corn, Queso, Latin Food
 
2015-06-07
Perth
BEVERAGES
Lot 20
A funky bar in the heart of Northbridge, Lot 20 is commanding with its great outdoor space and drinks and delicious food. The Son in Law eggs with chilli caramel dressing is one of the best dishes there, but the Dutch fries (with satay sauce), seasonal meats and vegetables are all great. Grab a cocktail, relax in the sun and pick your way through a series of great plates.
Tags: Tapas, Pub
 
2015-06-07
Perth
ASIAN
Silks Perth (inside Crown Perth)
Silks is a fine dining Chinese restaurant at Perth's casino, offering high-end Asian food. The toothfish is their standout dish - four fish fillets with skin that's crispy and flesh that is ridiculously moist and soft. It's so flavorsome, elevated further by a delicious garlic and ginger sauce.
Tags: Fish, Seafood, Chinese
 
2015-06-07
Perth
TAPAS
The Flour Factory
This funky city bar and eatery specializes in share plates, house cured meats and sherry based drinks. The "lambchetta" is a life changing experience that is an absolute must get, as is their other meats and cheeses - all perfect to enjoy with a wine or cocktail. Save room for dessert. These guys also have the "maclair" - a cross between a macaroon and eclair, and as yummy as you'd imagine.
Tags: Meat, Dessert, Cocktail
 
2015-06-07
Perth
DESSERT
Whisk Creamery
The days of soft serve from fast food joints have been replaced by a modern interpretation. Whisk Creamery has perfected the art of soft serve, with signature flavors that include vanilla custard, green tea and black sesame. You can customize your cone with toppings like salted caramel, strawberry coulis, mini-meringues and even popcorn.
Tags: Ice Cream, Caramel, Vanilla