Well, it must officially be spring…. outdoor seating has returned to Lilla Torg!  Only in Sweden can you sit outside and not be the least bit chilly. This concept confuses foreigners:  Can you really sit outside in 5C (40F) degree weather and *enjoy* yourself?  The answer is yes. Swedes aren’t crazy — they have the [...]

By some weird coincidence, Systembolaget in Malmö has txakoli wine!  Txakoli is a slightly sparkling dry white wine produced in Basque Country.  We recently tried txakoli at Euskal Etxea in Barcelona, Spain.  This is a truly refreshing wine, and I look forward to drinking this in the summer, as I reflect back on our Barcelona trip. [...]

Casa Batlló: Roof The restaurant info for the places we loved are up — but for those of you interested in just photos, please visit the gallery.  We ate amazing food, and saw some very inspiring architecture… definitely one of the best 5-day vacations we’ve had. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t [...]

Esqueixada de bacallà Day 5: We almost didn’t make it out for dinner at Café de L’Academia, another LUXE City Guide recommendation. It had been snowing all day, and we weren’t looking forward to going out in the melting slush. I’m glad we did! It was the perfect ending to a short-but-sweet vacation. This small, [...]

Quimet & Quimet: Mussels w/ caviar Day 5: Lunch at Quimet & Quimet was definitely a huge surprise hidden-gem. It is mostly full of locals: this is what a true Spanish tapas bar feels like.  Recommended by LUXE City Guide, this extremely small bar specializes in canned produce and seafood.  Don’t be put off by the [...]