Rotas da Ilha Verde is a small vegetarian restaurant with a living room feel. They serve the best food I had during my stay in the Azores. That’s why I had dinner there twice. I have only positive remarks: a lot of choice, wonderful combinations, fresh juices just consisting of fruit and nothing else, local cheese, delicious desserts and very friendly waiters. Read more »
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Messolonghi, Western Greece
Peace, space and nature, all can be found in Western Greece. Messolonghi is known for its lagoon, birds and sea salt. Looking for a destination that is not overrun by tourists and do you fancy Greek cuisine? Then I can recommend Messolonghi. These are the pure tips! Read more »
5 x Pure food in Manhattan, New York City
There are a lot of eco-friendly, organic, local, vegetarian and vegan places to eat at in New York. During my recent five day stay in Manhattan I visited a few of them and love to share my tips with you. Read more »
Pure! Food & Travel in Lisbon, Portugal
Next week Pure! will be joining a press trip to Alentejo in Portugal. Before heading to Alentejo I will be in Lisbon for 24 hours. On my itinerary are visits to Liquid (see pictures) and Quinoa Organic Bakery. Read more »
PlukTea in Boskoop – herb workshop and high tea
Want to make your own tea with fresh herbs, fruit and flowers? Then join one of the high teas in PlukTea’s tea garden in Boskoop, the Netherlands. You wil learn how to make great tasting tea, how you use herbs, and which flavours mix well together. Read more »
Streekrestaurant de Hofkaemer in Bergeijk
At regional restaurant de Hofkaemer in Bergeijk, the Netherlands, 80% of the dishes on the menu are locally sourced. If you choose the tastes of the region menu or the regional indulgence menu, 100% of what is on your plate is local! Head chef Marnetta creates delicious contemporary dishes with the locally sourced, seasonal, ingredients like asparagus and strawberries. Read more »
Eetatelier in Houten
Eetatelier Houten is renowned for their creative dishes and unique atmosphere. It is a special place: a group of trained restaurant personnel, people with a developmental and/or intellectual disability, and their stewards work together to give you a relaxing and tastebud tingling evening. Read more »
Cuisinerie Mensinge in Roden
At the Cuisinerie Mensinge in Roden, in the north of the Netherlands, the most important ingredients are the organically grown local products. The traditional kitchen serves refined dishes with an excellent price to quality ratio. Everything is made in house up to and including the chocolate bonbons, which you can definitely taste. Head chef Harro Coster and hostess Anouk Folkerts actively seek out organic ingredients. Read more »
Hotel and Brasserie de Zwaan in Venray
The kitchen of de Zwaan in Venray, the Netherlands, is a spontaneous kitchen. Influenced by flavours from the four corners of the globe. On your plate you are treated to a culinary trip around the world. Crossing borders without losing sight of its roots, the French and Dutch kitchen. The stars of the show are the locally sourced ingredients, sustainable and organic. Read more »
La Paloma in San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, in the heartland of Ibiza, is a hamlet with a few houses, a school, a church, a bar and… La Paloma! It was recommended to me by guest blogger Jeannette Ooink, who dined at the restaurant during her stay on Ibiza. I visited lovely La Paloma in the afternoon and enjoyed an organic green tea with a sumptious chocolate brownie. Read more »