Maritime Greenwich is awash with a fascinating history and rustic charm that makes it feel a world away, despite being just across the river from the business district of Canary Wharf and few miles from the City. From cocktails to international cuisine and the Cutty Sark, here’s why I love Greenwich, and why you should too.
Food and Drink
Brazilian food in a (coco)nut shell
You haven’t lived till you’ve had a caipirinha in Brazil. Image by CristinaPessini / CC BY-SA 2.0
The sunny shores of Brazil are where elasticated waistbands were made to be used and abused. Fresh, fried and hearty, Brazilian grub is a veritable feast of sumptuous treats and mouth-watering tipples. So here’s a rundown of the most iconic and downright delicious dishes and drinks you’ll come across in this South American stunner. Continue reading
Be more Italian
Whether it’s a rustic medieval town, colourful beach resort or vibrant city there is an undeniable energy to Italy, and its people are at the core. Quiet afternoons in sleepy towns can explode into vivacious nights as the tanned locals take to the streets, cafes and bars to revel each other’s company, and busy cities swell with the cacophony and chaos of gesticulating inhabitants conversing at decibel levels usually reserved for car horns.
Italians embody la dolce vita, placing family, food, coffee and culture – all the good stuff – at the forefront of their lives. I reckon we could all learn a thing or two from our European pals, so with that in mind here’s a few reasons why we should all be more Italian. Continue reading
Generation Fishcake 