Helsinki

A whirlwind visit. A good place if you like salmon.

Munich tips

Watch the river surfers in the English garten. Its not bondi but thus is what you can do without a beach

Viktualienmarkt to hang out graze on food and watch the people.

Food tour was fun. Taste whiskey from Switzerland,  multiple varieties of mustard and plump gherkins

Walk in English Garten it is a big park

Eat pretzels

Edinburgh & Glasgow

Edinburgh, for old school Italian huge portions Bar Napoli in Hanover street is still churning out Italian classics. Think lasagna,  pizza great marinara,  carafes of wine.

Mosque kitchen, simple and cafeteria style on 31 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh. Tasty, fresh food, another Edinburgh eating institution.


Gandolfini, Glasgow - Four variations on the cafe/restaurant, but I tried the original. Stained glass windows and beautiful wooden furniture, hearty food..
64 Albion Street
G1 1NY
www.cafegandolfi.com

Adelaide for a weekend

 As a regular visitor to Adelaide, the city of Festivals, I can definitely say that its a great place to explore and that there is good food a plenty.

A really pleasant way to spend some time is at the Flinders Street market, open on Saturday and Sunday. Market info here  It's a mixture of handmade, second hand, some craft, coffee, cupcakes and more.

Ben Hauptmann, Ben Vanderwaal, Chris Hale and James Muller

Last weekend was the Adelaide Guitar Festival.  That in itself was a good reason to visit, with the range of guitar playing from classical, rock, flamenco to jazz and lots of workshops.

Review from this gig Adelaide Advertiser 

Flinders Street market

 The streets and parks around the city are also a good for walking.  Plus there is a row of galleries and museums on North Terrace.  Again some really great exhibitions to be had at various times of the year.

Taste on Rundle

Pizza from Est

Another great place to grab a snack is Taste on Rundle Street.  From the front it looks like a tiny shopfront with a few tables and chairs.  Out the back is a marginally bigger area.  They do great coffee, plus pastries and other savoury food.  The bacon and poached egg baguette with hollandaise sauce is delicious.

Its at 214 Rundle Street.  More info

Then my latest find was Est on East Terrace.  Tiny place, tiny menu, mainly pizza, but with some pasta.  My regret was that I was on my own and couldn't eat both pizza and pasta.  Oh, well, I'll just have to go back.  My pizza was yummy, prawns with rocket and truffle oil.  Light and crispy.  Staff were friendly and helpful.  Definitely on my list to revisit.  More info

If you like a larger menu, another favourite Italian restaurant is Amalfi on Frome Street. Definitely try the antipasti plate. More info

Lawn library

Reservoir in Paddington.  Beautiful tranquil space with wifi. Books and live music

Canberra

Coffee and pizza and pasta

Ricetta
Palmerston Lane
Manuka

Home by Creations
Best shop for beautiful items
16 Franklin Street, Manuka

rsb(at)creationsjewellers.com.au / 6295 1985

Coffee or wine In Sydney

I keep on stumbling across great new coffee houses.
This one is Brewtown in Newton. A baristas dream job.
https://www.facebook.com/brewtownnewtown






For a killer wine list try Vini in Surry Hills
118 Devonshire Street
www.vini.com.au

New year's day

Walk from Blackwattle Bay to Fishmarkets and beyond.  There are some patches of road, but  its a really nice walk.