From the first second, their complicity is obvious. The hug is frank, the respect is almost palpable. For many years Éric Jacquier has delivered treasures of Lake Geneva to chef Yoann Conte : fera, perch, arctic char, "noble" or more common fish. Heir to a long tradition – in the family, the love of fishing has been handed down from father to son for several centuries –, Éric Jacquier agrees to work with a chef under one condition: that they come fishing with him on the lake. Soak up this job, with its schedules and constraints, and understand that fishing is not an exact science. His message is clear: the chefs must adapt their menu to what nature has to offer! Message received loud and clear by Yoann Conte, who in the kitchen strives to respect the lake's fish and lets it express all its potential.
Türkiye: Fine Dining Restaurants Reflecting Bodrum: Malva and Tuti
Bodrum has become a genuinely fulfilling destination with stunning coastlines that offer both quiet and lively holiday experiences -as you prefer. Now, it also stands out for some important restaurants and two prominent examples of these refined places are Malva and Tuti which combine the world-famous Aegean olive oils with fresh seafood, herbs, and vegetables and treat the region’s products, from various cheeses to fruits naturally ripened on trees like precious gems.
Türkiye: Dining like locals in İzmir: Adil Müftüoğlu, Beğendik Abi, Ayşa Boşnak Börekçisi
İzmir, one of the largest and oldest cities in Türkiye, is a true gastronomic gem. From Aegean herbs to sea fish, marinated lamb to artichokes, local ingredients are combined with centuries-old recipes here. Like any real gastronomic city, İzmir offers enjoying good dishes at very reasonable prices. Here are some of İzmir’s well-established and affordable places to eat.
Türkiye: Spacious and Breezy Restaurants in Urla, Levan and Teruar Urla
As a region in an excellent climatic zone, Urla nurtures fertile vineyards, yields valuable agricultural products, and thus inspires local cuisine. Perhaps one of the most beautiful aspects of the entire Aegean coast -or the Mediterranean climate in the wider area- is “delicious tables in the open air,” which appear with brand new interpretations in Levan and Teruar Urla.
Argentinian Meat: the Star of the Show in the Country’s Best Restaurants
Argentina is renowned worldwide for the quality of its meat – a tradition embraced by the country’s best restaurants which work with meat sourced from animals reared on Argentina’s rich pastures and which aim to cook every single cut to perfection. Let’s take a look at the best Argentinian meats!