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Your Guide To Eating Out
Bar Soba See what we thought World Foods EXPLAINED!
6! of the best eateries in Leeds
bite DIY Cinnamon Bronzer! Find out how to make it
DESSERT The best dessert in Newcastle?
An Interview With
C I V O T O A SAMEL
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What's Inside? Get to know six of the best
the hidden restaurant scene
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restaurants and bars in Leeds. Find out what they have on offer, how pricey they are and where they’re located.
dessert of the month
This month’s dessert is brought to
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you by The Great British Cupcakery, located in Newcastle. Their mega shakes are definitely worth a try.
Find out some weird and interesting
get spicy
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things that spices can be used for. Cinnamon Bronzer? You Betcha!
Bar Soba is popular on an evening,
bar soba gets reviewed
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but what about during the day? Find out what BITE thought of their Thai inspired food.
An Albanian student, studying in
meet samela otovic
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Leeds, tells BITE about her favourite English dishes and what she misses about home.
The world has a whole host of
cultural eating
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different cuisines. Read about what to expect in The Philippines, Barcelona and Florida.
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the hidden restaurant
scene
To say there are a variety of eateries in Leeds would be an understatement. Keep reading to learn about BITE’s pick of places to eat in and around the city centre.
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Revolución De Cuba This particularly lively Cuban themed
Patatas Bravas - fried potatoes with
rum bar and cantina sits pretty on its
a spicy tomato sauce topped with
corner location of Lower Briggate and
garlic aioli. If the evening is when you
Call Lane. With it’s hidden location,
come alive, why not dance the night
it may not be a place you would
away to live music. And don’t forget
coincidentally stumble across, but
to sample the ingenious cocktail
once you’ve found it – you’re bound
menu. It features all the classics –
to be returning again and again.
from mojitos to daiquiris, however
Visit during the day to
they don’t always come quite how
chestnut. With all of this on offer,
indulge in Cuban inspired tapas dishes
you might expect. Try the Toffee
it’d be a skill to leave Revolución de
such as Ibérico Ham Croquetas -
Apple Mojito for size, or if that’s
Cuba unsatisfied.
Spanish air-dried ham in béchamel
not your thing, how about testing
sauce served with garlic aioli; Gambas
the Damson in Distress Mojito – a
Pil Pil - succulent king prawns tossed
concoction of Havana Club Especial,
in butter, chilli, garlic and lime, or
mint, cranberry and lime mixed with
Visit Revolución De Cuba at 64-68
the most popular tapas dish around,
sweet damson plum jam and warming
Call Lane, LS1 6DT
Located within the depths of the
seeking out. The dimly lit interior
Spirits are stacked high on the back
popular student suburb of Hyde
makes for an ambiguous façade,
bar and whilst the cocktail list is
Park, East Village is a spot worth
although once inside, the pleasant
small, the bar tenders are happy to
staff and eclectic décor - consisting
create absolutely any drink for you
of flickering candles and vivid posters
out of the selection of spirits they
- instantly puts you at ease. Taking
have. One of their favourites being the
inspiration from Manhattan’s Lower
Extra Stiff Long Island Iced Tea – all
East Side, East Village has a selection
the regular ingredients but with the
of the less popular choice of drink.
Coca-Cola exchanged for Prosecco –
A small selection of draught lagers
cheers to that.
East Village
are available, being served up in ‘Schooner’s’ – or two-thirds of a pint to the rest of us – with many brands suggesting their lagers are served this
Visit East Village at 47-49 Brudenell
way for optimum taste and quality.
Grove, Hyde Park, LS6 1HR
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Love Rouge Situated in the heart of Headingley,
makes this place stand out from the
Afternoon tea is also available. Finger
Love Rouge is an enchanting café
crowd. The inventive cake flavours,
sandwiches, scones and a selection of
owned
Beckett
such as Custard Cream, Lemon Curd
the imaginative cakes can be sampled
graduates. The Headingley branch is
and Mars Bar, are what make Love
at £20 per head, including a glass of
one of two Love Rouges (the other
Rouge so popular, especially with
fizz.
is in York), and there are plans in the
the students. Paired with a green
pipelines to widen the brand even
smoothie, mocha or a pot of tea,
on the way out. Love Rouge has a
further.
that’s a match made in heaven.
lovely selection of tea-room inspired
by
two
Leeds
Love Rouge is a place that
Love
Rouge
features
an
Don’t forget to grab a gift
presents that are bound to please
prioritises every last detail, with odd
extensive menu also, consisting of
teaspoons and cake forks, shabby
breakfast dishes like Eggs Florentine
chic furniture, delightful milk jugs
– served all day long - jam-packed
and sugar pots all working together
bagels,
to make this café a joy to be in.
with
There’s
Visit Love Rouge at 51 Otley Road
However, it’s not the crockery that
something to keep everyone happy.
Headingley, LS6 3AB
Also situated in Headingley, Whites
hosting events such as pub quizzes
ever changing delicious desserts are
Deli has a cosy café-bar restaurant
and live music.
presented along the bar too if you
setting. It is open all day and stays
Whites Deli takes pride in
fancy something sweet – with the
open late to serve the lively crowd
the inventive menu they have on
Red Velvet cake being a favourite with
Headingley often sees on a night,
offer. Featuring dishes such as the
the customers
Indian Spiced Lamb Burger and the
Mediterranean Flatbread, Whites Deli
also noticed the stack of board
will appeal to those with a more
games ready to be played. Cluedo -
exotic set of taste buds. Breakfasts
for those who take all day to drink
are served all day, which will
a cappuccino - Connect Four and
inevitably be a hit with the students,
Ker-Plunk are a selection of games
with dishes such as Smoked Haddock
you will see customers getting
Potato Cakes with Poached Eggs
competitive with. Loser buys dessert!
and Sourdough Toast with Lemon
Visit Whites Deli at 9 Otley Road,
Curd being available. An array of
Headingley, LS6 3AA
and different
waffles
piled
toppings.
any cafe lover.
high
Whites Deli
Whites’ regulars will have
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Eggs Florentine and a Pot of Tea at Love Rouge
Mars Bar Slice, A Red Velvet Cupcake and Tea for Two at Love Rouge
The Library Themed Restaurant inside The New Conservatory
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IMAGE LS6 Cafe Supplying one of Leeds’ busiest
a good one, regularly filling the cafe
Yorkshire Muffin burgers served with
student districts with some of the
on a morning until mid afternoon.
Double Cooked Chips.
best meals in Leeds, LS6 is open all
day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
varied as some of the places you
longest running jazz night, and so
From a Full English to Eggs Benedict
may find, but that doesn’t mean LS6
as well as the fantastic selection
to French Toast, the breakfast menu is
lacks in the taste department. Try
of coffees, teas, hot chocolates,
the house pasta, changing on a daily
smoothies and shakes - there’s
basis. Or how about the Meze Sharing
a pretty extensive selection of
Platter, consisting of Homemade
alcoholic beverages too. Join in every
Hummus, Tzatziki, Falafel, Marinated
Wednesday night from 8pm.
The dinner menu isn’t as
LS6 is also home to Leeds’
Olives and Grilled Halloumi Cheese. LS6 also has a specials board that changes weekly, with prices ranging
Visit LS6 at Headingley Lane,
from £4 to £11, alongside Toasted
Hyde Park, LS6 2AS
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The New Conservatory Despite being located in the centre
a wide selection of lagers, ciders,
Mockingbird, a Grounds for Divorce
of the city, it wouldn’t be hard to
spirits and wine. In addition to this,
or an Olive or Twist? Or opt for a
pass by this place without noticing it
The New Conservatory is one of the
shot or two. The Peanut Butter &
was even there. With no windows at
few bars in Leeds to be so generous
Jelly, a mix of Chambord, Frangelico
street level, it’s easy to mistake this
with its ‘happy hour’. Selected lagers,
and Bailey, sounds extremely tasty.
restaurant for something else. But
ciders and spirits are two for £5,
descend the concrete staircase and
from 5pm ‘til 10pm. However, lets
available at the New Conservatory is
you are presented with a beautiful
not overshadow the cocktail list.
another reason it proves so popular
underground restaurant, containing an
The majority of bars in Leeds have a
with the public. A range of starters,
exquisite interior; bookcases, mirrors
stunning cocktail list, and The New
classic
and chiming clocks accompanied by
Conservatory’s selection does not
sumptuous desserts and a gluten-
marbled tables, twinkling lights and
disappoint. A lengthy list of playful
free menu means all stomachs will
classic chesterfield furniture.
names adorn the cocktail menu,
be satisfied after a visit here.
The restaurant centres itself
with prices ranging between £6.95
Visit The New Conservatory on
around the square bar which offers
and £7.95. Why not try a Tequila
Albion Place, City Centre, LS1 6JL
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The
mains,
substantial
sharing
menu
platters,
Eggs Benedict with a Hash Brown Side at LS6 Cafe
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difficult one.
When our table was being
cleared, I was offered a takeaway cup for the remainder of my shake. I was
the great british cupcakery
very pleased it didn’t have to go to waste, and I could spend a bit longer attempting to finish it off.
dessert of the month: 10
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seating was also available at the large
But after seeing these mega-shakes
The Great British Cupcakery, located
windows on the front of the building.
be delivered to the other tables, my
in the Quayside area of Newcastle-
The menu was extensive to
mind was made up, and opting for
upon-Tyne. Visiting on a Saturday
say the least; the counter saturated
the Whey-Aye-T Chocolate - White
afternoon, it was inevitable that there
with so many different flavours of
Chocolate Ice Cream Shake - seemed
would be a wait to get seated. There
you-name-it,
to be the right choice.
was - although this was less than five
fruit loaves, muffins, tray bakes,
minutes, and the staff member who
slices, scones and much more.
with a sharp intake of breath came
greeted us at the door was more than
However, the milkshakes definitely
from each and every diner at the
helpful. The interior of the cafe was
stole the show. With several different
table. It was definitely three times the
beautiful, consisting of pastel shades
flavours on offer, including Chocolate
size of any milkshake I’ve ever seen; I
and chandeliers to complement
Honeycomb and Eton Mess (all loaded
wasn’t sure where to start. It came
the chunky wooden tables and
with toppings of course), it was a
topped with a raspberry Blondie (a
mismatched chairs. Breakfast-bar type
hard task choosing which to go for.
brownie made with white chocolate),
they-have-it!
Cakes,
When it arrived, a gasp, mixed
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ever had. Although, half way down, I
cleared, I was offered a takeaway cup
shard and lashings of raspberry coulis
had to pause for a breather. It tasted
for the remainder of my shake. I was
and whipped cream. I made a start,
so good I didn’t want it to go to
very pleased it didn’t have to go to
wading my way through the toppings,
waste, but choosing between that
waste, and I could spend a bit longer
in an attempt to reveal the milkshake
and the sickly feeling I was starting
attempting to finish it off.
underneath. It was definitely one of
to get in my chest was a difficult one.
the more pleasant experiences I’ve
Whey-Aye-T Chocolate and Cream Milkshake The Great British Cupcakery, Quayside, Newcastle £5 DEFINITELY Between two, if not three Only managed to get half way down the glass - so very full I guess 8/10 9/10
When our table was being
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1. Ginger 2. Cayenne Pepper 3. Cumin 4. Coriander 5. Turmeric 6. Cinnamon 7. Acai 8. Chilli Flakes 9. Peri-Peri Salt
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spices have secret skills you know
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Turmeric The first thing people may
will enhance the flavours
advantage of the health
associate Turmeric with is its
of many dishes. It is most
benefits it offers, adding a
bright orange hue. It is the
commonly used in curries,
pinch into a smoothie is a great
reasoning
mustard’s
however there is no reason
way
bright yellow appearance, and
why adding a pinch or two
digest
also where Curry Powder gets
to other dishes wont work.
goodness.
its identifiable taste. It has also
Adding Turmeric to scrambled
The strong
recently been revealed that
egg or frittatas is a great place
flavours of
Turmeric is believed to prevent
to start if you’re new to this
a smoothie
diseases and have many anti-
particular
do a good
inflammatory
properties,
flavour is a great addition
job
healing conditions such as
to roasted vegetables and
masking the
jaundice and toothache. In
sautéed greens. If the taste
pungent
addition to this, Turmeric has a
of Turmeric isn’t for you, but
flavouring.
warm, peppery flavour, which
you would still like to take
behind
spice.
Its
warm
to the
of
Available at Asda 74p per 35g
Cinnamon Often used to dust the top of
Surprisingly though, Cinnamon
a DIY bronzer. And even better
hot drinks at Christmas time,
is great for much more than
- the ratios can be altered to
Cinnamon is a
just its taste, and can be
make sure the shade is right for
warming spice
beneficial in many other ways.
you.
that
tingles
Combining water with
Cinnamon has it’s fair share of
the
taste
cinnamon essential oil creates
comforting properties too -
buds, and is
a room spray that is effective
from settling upset stomachs
found in many
in eliminating any unpleasant
to lowering cholesterol, it
delicious
odours. Believe it or not, adding
seems a sensible idea to always
desserts
like
cinnamon to a mixture of
have your cupboards stocked
popular
cocoa powder, corn-starch and
with this clever spice.
Danish Pastry.
unscented lotion will produce
the
Available at Morrisons 67p per 40g
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bar soba gets reviewed
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As I walk along Merrion Street at
lunch menu. Having seen this offer
furniture, complements this place
Midday on a Tuesday afternoon, the
advertised on several occasions, I was
nicely. Accompanied with neon tube
atmosphere couldn’t be more of a
keen to try it out for myself.
lighting and wall murals, I definitely
contrast to what I have experienced
like the inside more than the outside.
on this very same street on an
the tired-looking exterior doesn’t
evening. The chained up tables and
suggest to me that I will enjoy my
be surprised to learn that Bar Soba’s
chairs and ready-to-be-emptied bins
visit a great deal. However, as I enter
menu is filled exclusively with, as
suggest last night’s revellers had an
the restaurant, my opinion changes.
they describe it, Pan-Asian Street
enjoyable time. However, my trip
The current industrial-style décor;
Food. The menu offers dishes such
to Merrion Street on this occasion
with features such as exposed
as the popular Japanese Katsu Curry,
is to sample Bar Soba’s express
low hanging light bulbs and metal
Pad Thai Noodles and Vegetable
On arriving at Bar Soba,
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At a first glance, you may
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Spring Rolls, as well as some notso-commonly known dishes, like the Massaman Beef Curry – beef steak stewed in coconut cream, peanuts and cinnamon – and the Thai Fish ‘n’ Chips – Bar Soba’s own take on the traditional dish, consisting of a prawn filled Seabass fillet, cut into strips and deep fried.
The express lunch menu
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will get you a starter and a main course for £8.95; a price I would deem very reasonable for somewhere in the centre of Leeds with such an interesting menu. I opted for the Vegetable Gyoza to start, and the Thai Green Curry for main. My lunch partner chose the Crispy Chicken Sate Dumplings and the Katsu Curry to follow. The starters arrived very quickly, and
Curry was nearly bursting out of
thoroughly enjoyed, with the plate
whilst being a bit smaller than I
the generously sized bowl, and the
close to being licked clean.
would have liked, they were both
Katsu Curry saw the crispy chicken
presented beautifully. My Gyozas
served independently from the
say about the food at Bar Soba, and
were served inside an authentic
sauce, so that you are able to add
I cannot wait to return and sample
bamboo steamer with a quaint
the sauce as, and how you please.
the evening menu. Black Cards
sesame seed topped salad and a
The tofu, courgette and broccoli in
were also offered to us both free
hoi-sin type sauce bursting with
the Thai Green Curry was perfectly
of charge, entitling diners to 40%
flavour. A tangy peanut sauce,
cooked; still crunchy but not too
off the main menu when a table
cashew nuts and again, a sesame
hard, the rice was lovely and fluffy
is reserved online. Even more of a
seed topped salad accompanied
and the sauce was beautiful. But
reason to return!
the Sate Dumplings. Both dishes
as I reached the halfway point, I
were fully enjoyed and the only
regretted complaining the starter
complaint I would have is that I
was too small. I knew this dish
wanted more!
was going to defeat me, and whilst
The mains arrived and again,
it was one of the tastiest dishes
we were very pleased with the way
I’ve had in a while, I couldn’t finish
Bar Soba is located at:
both dishes looked. My Thai Green
it all. The Katsu Curry was also
9a Merrion Street,
I only have good things to
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Getting to know:
Samela otovic
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Picturesque Views of Albania
Samela Otovic is a twenty-two year
Q: What do you miss most about
I’ve never had one like it anywhere
old student, studying Fine Art at
living in Albania?
else in the world! Not even India...
Leeds Beckett University. She was
A: So many things. It has the type of
Well, obviously they give you the
born in Shkoder, Northwest Albania,
weather that instantly puts you in a
real deal there. I’m not a big fan of
and moved to England aged eleven.
good mood, and everywhere you look
Fish and Chips or Sunday Dinners -
Here, Samela catches us up on what
it just honestly looks like a postcard
they’ve never appealed to me. But
she loves about her home country,
or something, it’s so pretty. I think
I love all the bakeries here. A good
what the food is like, and how life in
it’s the mountains that do it. I miss
sausage roll is never far away is it! Oh
England is treating her.
all of my family a lot too. Family life
and steak! I love steak too - only if
in Albania is all about just walking
it’s well done though.
Q: What’s your favourite Albanian
into each other’s houses and making
Dish?
yourself at home, it’s really nice.
A: Definitely Burek. We always have it
Q: What was it like growing up in Albania?
at big family parties as it can be made
Q: What’s your favourite food to eat
A: It was really fun actually! [It was]
in a large dish that everyone can just
here?
A really nice place to grow up. Me
have a slice of. It’s basically a savoury
A: It’s not very typical-English, but
and my brothers used to tag along
pastry dish but it can be filled with
honestly, my favourite thing about
with our Dad when he went hunting
different things like egg or meats.
English food is the chicken tikka
and play around with the chickens.
Or cheese and spinach! That one’s
curries [laughs]. You know the type
Thinking back now, there were always
definitely my favourite.
you get in a pub-restaurant place?
animals around but they pretty much
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“Albania has the type of weather that instantly puts you in a good mood�
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Colourful Streets of Shkoder
always ended up being food - as bad as that sounds. But that’s the thing
Q: Do you prefer life here, or back
about Albania; everyone lives on such
in Albania?
fresh produce. There were always
A: That’s a hard one. I love both
fruit stalls everywhere and the fruit
countries
was so cheap and tastes so nice.
reasons. I miss my family a lot but
I think it might be because there’s
if I had to pick a country to live in
no chemicals added to anything
it would be England. Life in Albania
like there is here. I also remember
is very different and there are a lot
tasting Nutella for the first time, it
more opportunities for me here, I
was amazing. My dad brought it back
want to continue with my art and
from another country and we’d never
become successful, so to do that,
heard of it before. After the first try
England is the place for me.
we wanted Dad to go away more so he could keep getting it for us!
equally
for
different
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PULL “If I had to pick a country QUOTE to live in, it would definitely be England”
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CULTURAL EATING Exploring new cultures and cuisines is one of the most beautiful things about the world we live in. Visiting new places and trying new things? Count me in...
Sampling a Filipino Buffet
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The locals of Barcelona take
aubergines and artichokes. Dishes
large number of restaurants and
a lot of pride in their city being
that would be almost impossible
food stalls – however the food
the capital of Catalonia, a
to miss include; Suquet de Peix,
available here is often engineered
region independent to Spain. The
a fish based stew made using
directly towards tourists. Try
community’s individual language
potatoes, garlic and tomato - with
exploring the back streets of
accompanies a cuisine that differs
the fish used in this dish changing
Barri Gòtic – The Gothic Quarter –
in many ways from the typical
depending on the daily catch - Pan
to find authentic Catalan cuisine.
Spanish fare.
Con Tomate, translating directly
typically
to Bread with Tomato, and Crema
Spanish cuisine, with Catalonia
eaten in Barcelona are influenced
Catalana, a dessert similar to the
having their own spin on things.
greatly by its proximity to the
French Crème Brulee.
Share with friends over a decanter
Mediterranean coast and the
Any Catalan will tell
of Sangria and fresh fruit, and
wide array of ingredients on
you that the best way to sample
you’re about to embark on a real
offer there. Seafood features
genuine Catalonian cuisine is
Catalan-inspired night. Ibérico
extensively on a stereotypical
to head away from the tourist
ham and Patatas Bravas are a
Catalonian menu, as well as
spots. La Rambla, the busiest
good place to start if you’re a
vegetables
street in Barcelona, is home to a
Tapas first-timer.
The
dishes
like
red
peppers,
Olives for Sale at the Boqueria, Barcelona
Tapas are a staple within
B A R C E L O N A
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Seafood Paella, Barcelona
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Tapas in the Gothic Distric, Barcelona
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P H I L I P P I N E S
The Philippines is a group of over
they’re being served up.
the shells either when you’re
7000 islands located in Southeast
One of the most symbolic
done doing this. Balancing metal
Asia. This area of the world may
and picturesque elements of The
grating on top of two upturned
be said to have some of the most
Philippines, and indeed, the rest of
shell-halves will create a rustic
diverse cuisines out there, but
South East Asia, are the treasured
barbecue. Set the shells alight and
if you love your British comfort
palm trees. They seem to cover
lay freshly caught fish onto the
food, the Philippines may seem
any land they can find, and at the
flames. The saltiness of the sea
very adventurous compared to
top of these majestic trees, you
permeates into the fish, seasoning
what your palette is familiar with.
will often see dozens of coconuts
them in the most natural way.
Not a chip in sight!
clinging on. Different to the brown
Coconut leaves have their uses
But don’t let this put
appearance of a coconut that we
too. Being the perfect shape to
you off - there is no denying
are used to, these coconuts are
be woven, a basket-weave pattern
that typical Filipino dishes are
fresh and therefore have a softer,
is created and moulded into a
adventurous
absolutely
vivid green skin. Slicing the top off
diamond shape, filled with raw
packed full of flavour. There’s
with a knife will release the fresh
rice and hung above steaming
a distinct lack in the amount of
coconut water; use a straw to
water. This cooks and fluffs
processed food on offer, with
sip it straight from the shell, and
the rice to a perfectly sticky
the majority of ingredients being
finish it off by eating the meat,
consistency, whilst flavouring it
fresh, and often they are picked
using a shard of shell to scoop it
simultaneously. Tear open the top
or collected the very same day
out. There’s no need to disregard
of the parcel and bite away.
and
Fresh Coconut Water, The Philippines
Enjoy these and many
more of The Philippines’ signature dishes whilst exploring the natural environment. You will find masses of lush green scenery, waterfalls, mountains and farms accompanied by
Tuk-Tuks,
motorbikes
and
brightly coloured Jeepneys – a minibus type vehicle with an open rear, used to transport big families. The Philippines will make you feel like you couldn’t be further from the hustle and bustle, allowing you to discover such a beautiful part of the world.
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Gazing Upwards from the beach, The Philippines
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Filipino Hanging Rice
Dalaguete Beach, Cebu
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The Chocolate Hills, Bohol
Bon, Ethan and Keyah Waving Goodbye
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Traditional Key Lime Pie, Key West
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The most southerly state in North America, Florida is home to tourist hotspots such as Orlando, Miami and the Florida Keys. These destinations offer a varied range of typical food. From Sloppy Joe and Fried Chicken, to Key Lime Pie (pictured: left) and Peach Cobbler, the American cuisine aims to please all appetites.
The first thing that
should be mentioned about American food is the sheer size of the portions. These are substantially bigger than what
Lobster salads or sandwiches American Buffet breakfasts are are usually a hit. But for most somewhat of an experience of us, the most important part too. After losing weight walking of American Cuisine has to along the lengths and lengths be the sweet stuff. American of choice that you have, you’ll candy is deemed to be some of definitely be putting it all back the best in the world, and the on indulging in the selection. desserts don’t disappoint either. From your standard bacon and Cakes with numerous layers, eggs, to donuts and cake - it’d be or cinnamon buns covered in safe to say Americans definitely icing are usually a good choice. love a variety.
us Brits are used to. That goes for the drinks as well - a regular sized drink will often be served up in something resembling a vase, and they’re usually refillable too! The language can get pretty confusing too. Chips are crisps, fries are chips and biscuits are scones. Got it?
Food
establishments
located in Miami and the Florida Keys tend to feature a large amount of seafood on their menus. Prawns, Cray Fish and
Crayfish and Prawns, Key West
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