January, 2014

Casa Pache

Delicious No-Frills Food in a Typical Spanish Tavern

Puerto de la Cruz

Also in the area: Centro de las Orquideas, Castillo de San Felipe, Plaza del Charco, Ranilla, Mirador de San Telmo, Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Pena Francia

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Rustic Spanish

Type: restaurant

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Price: menu: €7.95 Monday – Friday from 12:30pm – 3:00pm (what this includes changes daily) a la carte: starters and raciones from €3.25 – €6.95, entrees from €5.50 – €8.25

Marsaxlokk Market

A Seaside Fish Market in Malta

Marsaxlokk

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Market

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As most markets allow their vendors to set prices and accept payment according to individual needs, we do not provide price or payment guidelines for markets. Some websites will provide information on a vendor by vendor basis so we recommend you check them if you are interested, otherwise, be prepared to pay with cash.

Mercado do Bolhão

A Glimpse Back at Village Life from Modern-Day Porto

Bolhão

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Market

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As most markets allow their vendors to set prices and accept payment according to individual needs, we do not provide price or payment guidelines for markets. Some websites will provide information on a vendor by vendor basis so we recommend you check them if you are interested, otherwise, be prepared to pay with cash.

Gululu

St. Julians Gets a Dose of Authentic Maltese Cuisine

St. Julians

Also in the area: Bay Street entertainment complex, St George’s Bay, Annunciation Church tal-Mensija, Dragonara Palace and Casino, Fort Madliena, Madliena Tower, Merkanti Reef

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Maltese

Type: restaurant, bar

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Price: starters from €2.45 – €6.95, entrees from €7.95 – €18.75, ftira from €7.95 – €10.45, wines (by the bottle) from €11.95 – €30.00

Fontanella

Food with a View in Mdina

Mdina

Also in the area:  St. Paul’s Grotto (Fuori le Mura) in Rabat, The Roman Villa (Domus Romana), catacombs, Saint Paul’s Cathedral, Vilhena Palace, Palazzo Falson (Norman House), Palazzo Gatto Murina, Palazzo Santa Sophia, St. Agatha’s Chapel, St. Nicholas’ Chapel, Mdina Dungeons, Carmelite Church & Convent, Benedictine Monastery, Bastion Square, Ta’ Qali Glass blowers workshop

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Maltese & European

Type: cafe, bakery and tea room

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Barão de Fladgate

A 5-Star Porto Experience, Minus the Hefty Price Tag

Vila Nova de Gaia

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Modern Portuguese

Type: restaurant, wine cellars, tasting room

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Price: Barão de Fladgate: a la carte: starters from €3.70 – €22.50, entrees from €13.50 – €22.00, desserts from  €5.50 – €8.50, wine by the glass €7.00 – €14.00 – menu: depending on when you visit, they may offer a 2 course select menu for a fixed price which includes 2 glasses of port (1 aperitif and 1 digestif). When we visited, this is what we had and the cost was around €30 per person

Taylor’s Port: €5 per person (under 18 free) which includes the tour as well as 3 tastings of port wines.

Can Joan de S’Aigo

A Historic Chocolateria in a Hidden Corner of Palma

Palma

Also in the area: Santa Eulalia, Can Forteza Rey, Fundacio La Caixa

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Spanish Pastry

Type: bakery, cafe, ice cream parlor

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Price: pastries from €1.30 – €3.10, coffee and teas from €1.30 – €2.60, ice cream €2.20, drinking chocolate €2.10