2015-03-30
Adelaide
MODERN
Windy Point
Windy Point Restaurant, an Adelaide institution, is situated just 15 minutes from the Central Business District with sweeping panoramic views of the city from St. Vincent Gulf to the Adelaide Hills. The “Starlight Room” inside the restaurant has a retractable roof that lets in natural light during the day and allows diners to literally dine under the stars at night. Food is seasonal utilizing the freshest local South Australian produce and finest wines. A favorite from the ever-changing menu is the Huon Ocean Trout Carpaccio, as vibrant and beautiful as it tastes.
Tags: Fish, Trout, Destination Dining, Australian
 
2015-03-27
Cork
SEAFOOD
Fish Kitchen
This family-run business prides itself on a menu that is almost all locally caught fish and shellfish. Fish Kitchen focuses on three elements: freshness, simplicity and quality. Fish are served simply: skin side up with a variety of butters or sauces on top or on the side. Specials change daily. For a superb example, order the Sea Bass Fillets.
Tags: Fish, Seabass, Salad
 
2015-03-25
Mexico City
TACOS
Taqueria Gonzalez
“Los mejores tacos del centro histórico” shrieks the sign, and apparently they are, indeed, the best as there always is a huge crowd gathered at this corner. Try the longaniza, a spicy and not-so-fatty sausage. You can augment your tacos with nopales, beans or various colorful salsas.
Tags: Beef, Pork, Mexican
 
2015-03-25
Glasgow
DESSERT
Wee Lochan
Lime adds zing to this cold dessert of thickened cream, which is well-paired with a light gingery shortbread.
Tags: Baked, Dessert
 
2015-03-25
Glasgow
LUNCH
Wee Lochan
Perfectly poached sea bass, salmon and haddock arrive in a lemongrass velouté with basmati rice, spring onion and king prawn tempura. The entrée is just one on an evolving Scottish menu served in a modern tiled room lit by fireplace and large windows.
Tags: Fish, Poached, Lemongrass
 
2015-03-25
Glasgow
LUNCH
Loks Bar and Kitchen
Menus cover the bases at this renovated restaurant on the site of the Pollok FC Social Club on Glasgow’s Southside, Popular items include the hearty Steak Ciabatta. A good amount of meat arrives chargrilled to order, accompanied by sweet, caramelized onions on a crisp ciabatta roll. Be warned: Chips will put you over the top.
Tags: Sandwich, Beef, Onion
 
2015-03-25
Glasgow
PASTA
Malmaison Brasserie
Among the restaurant's great "French brasserie-style dishes" is the Tagliatelle with Truffle Purée. Lightly seared scallops surround hand-rolled tagliatelle -- the creamiest, melt-in-the-mouth pasta ever -- which arrives with just the right amount of earthy truffle so as not to overpower this fabulous dish.
Tags: Fish, Italian
 
2015-03-25
Glasgow
BEEF
CafeZique
At this stylish café with wooden seating, bold prints above the bar and a mezzanine overlooking the main space, the aroma of steaming hot beef evokes trips to Asia with its soy/umami flavours, slightly caramelized onions and a warming kick.
Tags: Asian, Beef, Fried
 
2015-03-25
Glasgow
CHICKEN
Rum Shack
If you are craving Caribbean food and drink with a heady dose of reggae music, head to this enormous bar and canteen on Pollokshaws Road. The house specialty is jerk chicken served with corn, rice and peas. Other highlights include the curried goat and more than 30 types of rum, from Angostura to Rhum Agricole.
Tags: Chicken, Rice, Grilled, Caribbean
 
2015-03-25
Glasgow
CURRY
Mother India
Fish and curried spices are a match made in heaven and Mother India excels in this celestial combination. The eatery serves tapas-style food with an authentic Indian home-cooked vibe. For starters, consider the Spiced Haddock and Roasted Tomatoes. Foil-wrapped haddock is oven baked with a variety of Punjabi spices and roasted tomatoes.
Tags: Curry, Fish