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 ===== Restaurant Guide ======= ===== Restaurant Guide =======
  
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 ===== offline / / by region ===== ===== offline / / by region =====
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 ==== bxl / belgium ==== ==== bxl / belgium ====
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 +(this section is a bit out of date as of May 2012)
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 +  * Maison Antoine: the best street-food friet in town (you can take the cone with you and sit in any of the bars around the square). http://www.maisonantoine.be/
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 +  * Zinneke: the place with most variety of moules-frites (but a bit out of the way, close to a beautiful park https://maps.google.be/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-beta&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=vegetarian+restaurants&fb=1&gl=be&hq=vegetarian+restaurants&hnear=0x47c3a4ed73c76867:0xc18b3a66787302a7,Brussels&cid=0,0,12709559920551475195&sa=X&ei=vcrNUZSNMsqGswbAl4DoCg&ved=0CEAQrwswAQ
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 +  * Arcadi: a restaurant with good quiches and amazing cakes. https://plus.google.com/111026042111120657187/about?gl=be&hl=en
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 +  * Perroquet: beautiful art nouveau brasserie specialising in hot & cold filled pita breads and salads, if you want a good quality quick snack. https://plus.google.com/106309134955065951431/about?gl=be&hl=en
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 +  * Toukul: delicious Ethiopian place. http://www.toukoul.be/
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 +  * Bia Mara: casual & delicious fish'n'chips, chicken'n'chips, etc. http://www.biamara.com/brusselswho.html
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 +  * Tanclub: Delicious veg & non veg, raw and delicate foods. http://tanclub.org/
  
   * 'mirante' Pizzeria   * 'mirante' Pizzeria
-  * Les Ateliers du grand ille / / russian place (gone downhill)+  * <del>Les Ateliers du grand ille / / russian place (gone downhill)</del>
   * falafel place (greek)   * falafel place (greek)
   * fritjes by the beurs -> still any good?+   * fritjes by the beurs -> still any good?+
   * jamato noodles (.jp)   * jamato noodles (.jp)
-  * / // disappeared into thin air 'estruria' and fabrizio / //+  * <del>disappeared into thin air 'estruria' and fabrizio</del>
   * 'pekin tea' chinese place on antwerpse steenweg (?), ma-po beancurd, no beef.   * 'pekin tea' chinese place on antwerpse steenweg (?), ma-po beancurd, no beef.
-  * la caneva - italian+  * la caneva - italian. rue des Grande Carmes 
 +  * scirocco - italian. Chaussée de Vleurgat, 50. http://www.scirocco.be/
   * pataya - dansaert - thai   * pataya - dansaert - thai
   * tears of the tigre - thai   * tears of the tigre - thai
   * L'Element Terre - Chaussee de Waterloo 465   * L'Element Terre - Chaussee de Waterloo 465
   * strofilia (greek) Varkensmarkt / rue du Marché aux Porcs. http://www2.resto.be/strofilia/   * strofilia (greek) Varkensmarkt / rue du Marché aux Porcs. http://www2.resto.be/strofilia/
-  * tree and leaf (tibetan) Varkensmarkt 8 (opposite strofilia) 
   * garuda (indonesian) Place Sainte-Catherine 4   * garuda (indonesian) Place Sainte-Catherine 4
   * la domaine de lintillac (duck). Vlaamsesteenweg   * la domaine de lintillac (duck). Vlaamsesteenweg
-  * Le Fourneau 8 Sint-Katelijneplein / place Sainte-Catherine (french/fusion) +  * Le Fourneau8 Sint-Katelijneplein / place Sainte-Catherine (french/fusion) 
-  * Café des Spores, Alsembergsestgeenweg103, 02 534 13 03 (mushrooms) +  * Manufacture. Rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil 12, (french/fusion). http://www.lamanufacture.be/ 
- +  * Café des Spores, Alsembergsestgeenweg 103, 02 534 13 03 (mushrooms) 
-slightly further afield;+  * Soul. Samaritanessestraat 20. http://www.soulresto.com/ 
 +  * Kokob - delicious ethiopian cuisine. rue des Grande Carmes 10 (opp. 'la caneva')
   * comme chez soi. 23 place Rouppeplein. http://www.commechezsoi.be/flash.htm (michelin 2*)   * comme chez soi. 23 place Rouppeplein. http://www.commechezsoi.be/flash.htm (michelin 2*)
-  * scirocco (italian) http://www.scirocco.be/ 
   * babeko (french/mediterranean) http://domi.quintagroup.com/babeko   * babeko (french/mediterranean) http://domi.quintagroup.com/babeko
   * shanti (indian/vegetarian+fish): 68 Ave Adolphe Buyl. 02-649-40-96   * shanti (indian/vegetarian+fish): 68 Ave Adolphe Buyl. 02-649-40-96
-  * la manufacture (french/fusion): http://www.lamanufacture.be/ 
   * Resource: http://www.restaurantresource.be/   * Resource: http://www.restaurantresource.be/
-  * / // this one was lovely, but it doesn't exist any more: agastache & tonka: http://www.agastache-tonka.be/+  * <del>this one was lovely, but it doesn't exist any more: agastache & tonka: http://www.agastache-tonka.be/ </del>
  
 +=== other parts of belgium ===
 further afield, but worth the journey; further afield, but worth the journey;
   * hof van cleve. for one of the best meals you could have in belgium. http://www.hofvancleve.com/ (michelin 3*)   * hof van cleve. for one of the best meals you could have in belgium. http://www.hofvancleve.com/ (michelin 3*)
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   * in de wulf. further experiments in deliciousness.  www.indewulf.be/ (michelin 1*)   * in de wulf. further experiments in deliciousness.  www.indewulf.be/ (michelin 1*)
  
-belgian beer; +===belgian beer === 
-  * le morte subite +  * "le morte subite" or the "moeder lambic" 
 +==== Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK ====  
 +  * THE SKY APPLE CAFÉ mostly lunch times 182 Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE6 5HP Tel - 0191 209 2571 http://www.skyapple.co.uk
  
 ==== italy ==== ==== italy ====
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   * zen zero (it) http://www.zenzero-restaurant.com/men%F9.html   * zen zero (it) http://www.zenzero-restaurant.com/men%F9.html
  
-==== bologna ====+=== bologna ===
   * questa en quello {bits and pieces}   * questa en quello {bits and pieces}
   * pizza place w/ potato/rosemary pizza   * pizza place w/ potato/rosemary pizza
  
- +=== venice===
- +
-==== venice====+
   * Osteria Antico Dolo. Ruga Rialto, ph. 776, 041-5226546 . http://www.anticodolo.it   * Osteria Antico Dolo. Ruga Rialto, ph. 776, 041-5226546 . http://www.anticodolo.it
   * Avogaria. Dorsoduro 1629 ph. 041-2960491 . http://www.avogaria.com   * Avogaria. Dorsoduro 1629 ph. 041-2960491 . http://www.avogaria.com
  
-==== torino ====+=== torino ===
   * 'la badessa'   * 'la badessa'
   * 'spada reale'   * 'spada reale'
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   * foccacia di recco (ligurian bread delights)   * foccacia di recco (ligurian bread delights)
  
-==== arcola ====+=== arcola ===
   * 'vineria'   * 'vineria'
  
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   * 'sprouts ex sunshine'(?) ex.vespina   * 'sprouts ex sunshine'(?) ex.vespina
   * 'vego & lovin it' (mexican chilli burgers.. )   * 'vego & lovin it' (mexican chilli burgers.. )
-  * 'The Melting Pot' (see: [[Melting Pot Menu]])+  * <del>'The Melting Pot'</del>  
 +  * Auge 
 +  * Chianti Classico 
 +  * Esca 
 +  * Bistro Dom
  
 ==== berlin ==== ==== berlin ====
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   * vieneese resto (leo)   * vieneese resto (leo)
  
 +==== burma ====
 +  * http://www.neverendingvoyage.com/vegetarian-survival-guide-to-burma-myanmar/
 +  * Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle Restaurant
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 +
 +==== istria, croatia ====
 +  * Batelina - the best istrian fish restaurant in the world!: http://www.gastronaut.hr/restoran.asp?id=4896
 +  * Valsabbion - tres chique! boutique hotel and restaurant: http://www.valsabbion.hr/
 +  * Le Mandrac - fish restaurant in Opatija (fine dining): http://www.lemandrac.com/ 
 +  * Pizzeria Asteriks: http://www.gastronaut.hr/restoran.asp?id=1945
 +  * Milan: http://www.milan1967.hr/ 
 +  * Konoba Pintur: http://www.gastronaut.hr/restoran.asp?id=3664
 +  * Bistro Biska: http://www.bistrobiska.com
 +  * Pizzeria Pupa: http://www.gastronaut.hr/restoran.asp?id=2691
 +  * the mexican restaurant (can't remember the name)
 +  * Kabahia (bar)
  
 ==== singapore ==== ==== singapore ====
-  * mock-meat place(s) + 
-  * outside hawker place(s) - Lau Pasat for example (junction Boon Tat street, Robinson rd and Raffles Quay) +  Ling Zhi Veg. Vegetarian Gourmet Restaurant #05-01 Liat Towers, 541 Orchard rd. Singapore. ph. +65 67343788 - their mock monkey brain is delicious 
-  * tea shop (onn fat hong). block 4 sago lane #02-101 & #02-117, singapore 050004) +  * 8 Treasures Vegetarian on the corner of South Bridge Road and Sago Lane (and the many vegan friendly mock-meat place(s) around Chinatown) 
-  * Saint Pierre. 3 Magazine Road, #01-01 Central Mall, Singapore 059570. Tel: +65 6438 0887. http://www.saintpierre.com.sg/restaurant/generalinfo.asp +  * Xi-Yan. Chinese adventures (will do veg food if asked in advance) - extremely delicious recipes from HK and mainland China, great mismatched pottery. 38A Craig Road. +65 62203546 
-  * Original Sin. Vegetarian Mediterranean. Blk 43, #01-62 Jalan Mera Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore http://www.originalsin.com.sg/ +  * Tippling Club, 8d Dempsey Road. http://www.tipplingclub.com/ - delicious, playful, progressive dining. they have both long and short vegetarian degustation menus. for drinks, there is terrace where they serve their amazing cocktails. 
-  * Ling Zhi Veg. Gourmet Restaurant #05-01 Liat Towers, 541 Orchard rd. Singapore. ph. +65 67343788 +  * Iggy's. The Regent Singapore, Level 3, 1 Cuscaden Road. http://www.iggys.com.sg 
-  * Aurum. Molecular Gastronomy, 01-02 Block A The Cannery, Clarke Quay. +65-68873733 +  * Waku Ghin. in Marina Bay Sands 
-  * Flutes at the fort. Australian. 21 Lewin Terrace, Fort Canning Park +  * outside hawker place(s) - Lau Pasatfor example (junction Boon Tat street, Robinson rd and Raffles Quay) 
-  * Annalakshmi Restaurant. Indian Vegetarian, volunteer run (pay as you like). #B1-02 Chinatown point, Podium A. 133 New Bridge Rd+  * tea chapter on neil road - for in-house tea ceremonies (with excellent veggy bunsand a great selection of teas to buy 
 +  * Whole Earth Vegetarian<del>Geylang Road 593</del> chinatown excellent perankan vegetarian restaurant 
 +  * [[http://www.saintpierre.com.sg/restaurant/generalinfo.asp|Saint Pierre]]. 3 Magazine Road, #01-01 Central Mall, Singapore 059570. Tel: +65 6438 0887. - EuropeanThe Belgian chef Emmanuel Stroobandt is very vegetarian friendly (he will do a vegetarian degustation menu if you ask him nicely...)!   
 +  * Original Sin. Vegetarian Mediterranean. Blk 43, #01-62 Jalan Mera Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore http://www.originalsin.com.sg/amazing wine list! interesting specials 
 +  * Flutes at the Fort. Australian. 21 Lewin Terrace, Fort Canning Park - beautiful place for an al fresco lunch or dinner. vegetarian friendly, but best ask them in advance if you want a whole veg-menu.  
 +  * Annalakshmi Restaurant. Indian Vegetarian, volunteer run (pay as you like). #B1-02 Chinatown point, Podium A. 133 New Bridge Rd 
   * Shimbashi Soba. Japanese buckwheat noodles. #B1-41 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd.   * Shimbashi Soba. Japanese buckwheat noodles. #B1-41 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd.
   * Rang Mahaal. Indian fine dining (great veg. buffet for lunch). Pan Pacific hotel, Level 3; 7 Raffles Blvd   * Rang Mahaal. Indian fine dining (great veg. buffet for lunch). Pan Pacific hotel, Level 3; 7 Raffles Blvd
-  * Xi-YanHong Kong degustation38A Craig Road+65 62203546+  * Shish Mahal. 180 Albert Street #01-20 Albert Court Village Hotel & MallNepali section of the menu is great. 
 +  * Komala Villas. Very cheap, great dosas. Different outlets in Little India. 
 +  * Raj Restaurant. http://www.rajrestaurant.com.sg/ Delicious, spicy, a great selection of North indian veg-dishes.
   * Bon Gout. Home-style japanese (non veg) in a bookshop. #01-01 Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay   * Bon Gout. Home-style japanese (non veg) in a bookshop. #01-01 Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay
-  * Whatever. Veg. eatery (european style). 18-20/29A-30 Keong Saik Rd +  * Enso Kitchen. [[Shojin Ryori]] vegan. http://www.ensokitchen.com/ open only sunday lunch @ GOTO Japanese Restaurant Singapore, Ann Siang Rd., must reserve in advance. a must try experience. delicious food and wonderful people! 
-  * Enso Kitchen. Shojin Ryori vegan. http://www.ensokitchen.com/ (open only sunday lunch @ GOTO Japanese Restaurant Singapore, Ann Siang Rd., must reserve in advance) +  * Blue Ginger. Perankan. Tanjong Pagar Rd - small but very tasty selection of veg dishes (the aubergine is excellent) 
-  * Blue Ginger. Perankan. Tanjong Pagar Rd +  * Nonya Bistro. Perankan. Bk. Timah Rd - great deserts. the owner has an amazing collection of local anecdotes
-  * Nonya Bistro. Perankan. Bk. Timah Rd +  * The Mango Tree. Indian Coastal food. B23 Marine Cove Recreation Centre, 1000 East Coast Parkway - great mango curry, pepper mushrooms and many other interesting dishes 
-  * Gurkha GrillNepalese. Smith Str. +  * BreezeRooftop bar. Hotel Scarlet, Erskine Rd - Good wedges & chocolate fondueCocktails are a bit watery (as everywhere in Singapore) 
-  * 8 treasures Vegetarian. South Bridge Road, next to the temple, opposite Erskine rd+  * Loof. Rooftop bar. 331 North Bridge Rd #03-01. http://www.loof.com.sg - nice ambiance, too many blue shirts. to avoid on thursday nights if you don't like acoustic pop-covers  
-  * The Mango Tree. Indian Coastal food. B23 Marine Cove Recreation Centre, 1000 East Coast Parkway +  * Food #03 @ the Postmuseum 
-  * Little Balilounge bar. 9A Lock Rd. www.littlebali.com +  * Uncle Stan's Island Creamery: 64688859Great ice-cream shop, with local flavours, such as teh tarik, putut hitam, chendol, etc. 
-  * BreezeRooftop barHotel ScarletErskine Rd +  * Fiftythree. 53 Armenian StreetSingapore 1799. http://www.fiftythree.com.sg (either moved to 42 Tras Street, or closed as of  dec 2012) 
-  * EquinoxBar and Restaurant on the 71st floor of the Swissotel Raffles City Shopping Centre (SMRT: City Hall)+  * Bombay Cafe. 
 +  * Bollywood vegies. in the singapore "country side"  
 +  * Orgo. rooftop bar. fruit juices & cocktails on the esplanade roof. 
 +  * Screening Room bistro. Film + food (european style). 12 Ann Siang Rd. http://www.screeningroom.com.sg
  
-  * Screening Room bistro. Film + food (european style). 12 Ann Siang Rd. www.screeningroom.com.sg +links and reviews 
-  * Loof. Rooftop bar. 331 North Bridge Rd #03-01. www.loof.com.sg +   * http://www.ladyironchef.com/2010/02/25/breakfast-places-singapore/
-  * 25 Degrees Celsius. Cookbooks and food. Keong Saik Rd.+
      
  
 ==== tokyo ==== ==== tokyo ====
 +  * tan-etsu > [[tan_etsu | menu]] http://www.tan-etsu.jp/main.html
 +  * Taiyoji
   * himalayan place / veg. curries   * himalayan place / veg. curries
  
 ==== linz ==== ==== linz ====
-  * "p'uu" / vegie. altstadt 28, 4020 linz, 070 776461. http://www.paa.cx ( -> lekker und deftig)+  * "p'aa" / vegie. altstadt 28, 4020 linz, 070 776461. http://www.paa.cx ( -> lekker und deftig)
   * 'alte welt' for rustic austrian goodness   * 'alte welt' for rustic austrian goodness
  
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   * l'Arpège. 84, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris. 0147 050906. (passionatly dedicated to cuisine végétale)   * l'Arpège. 84, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris. 0147 050906. (passionatly dedicated to cuisine végétale)
   * la truffiere. 4 rue blainville, 75005, paris. 0146 332982. (excellent truffle suffused traditional french cuisine)   * la truffiere. 4 rue blainville, 75005, paris. 0146 332982. (excellent truffle suffused traditional french cuisine)
-  * Pierre Gagnaire. 6, rue Balzac 75008 Paris. 0158 361250. (see also MolecularGastronomy)+  * Pierre Gagnaire. 6, rue Balzac 75008 Paris. 0158 361250. (see also [[Molecular Gastronomy]]) 
 +  * Sola (par Hiroki Y). 12 rue de l'Hotel Colbert, 75005 Paris. (excellent french/japanese fusion)
  
 ==== maribor ==== ==== maribor ====
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   * apple-pie at the Noordermarkt or 'Zeezicht' at Torenstraat.   * apple-pie at the Noordermarkt or 'Zeezicht' at Torenstraat.
   * best Indian place in Amsterdam is a small 'toko' close to the Torenstraat, in the Oude Leliestraat on the other side of the Multatuli statue.   * best Indian place in Amsterdam is a small 'toko' close to the Torenstraat, in the Oude Leliestraat on the other side of the Multatuli statue.
-  * for chinese go to Zeedijk ofcourse.+  * for chinese go to Zeedijk of course.
   * vegans can go to 'Overtoom 301' (Overtoom is a street)   * vegans can go to 'Overtoom 301' (Overtoom is a street)
   * best friet-boer (snackfarmer) is 'DOP' at > Taksteeg near Spui.   * best friet-boer (snackfarmer) is 'DOP' at > Taksteeg near Spui.
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 ==== edinburgh ==== ==== edinburgh ====
-  * ndebele 57 home street features some vegan/vegie south african food, http://www.ndebele.co.uk/eating/index.asp -- BrianDegger - 02 Feb 2006+  * ndebele 57 home street. South African, features some vegan/vegie south african food, http://www.ndebele.co.uk/eating/index.asp -- 02 Feb 2006(BrianDegger) 
 +  * David Bann 56-58 St. Marys St, Edinburgh - 0131 556 5888. All vegetarian, inventive, recommended, not cheap http://www.davidbann.co.uk -- 28 Sept 2008 (BrianDegger) 
  
 ==== riga ==== ==== riga ====
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 ==== Reykjavik ==== ==== Reykjavik ====
 +  * Fiskmarkadurinn - modern nordic/asian fusion http://fiskmarkadurinn.is/english/
   * Sjávarkjallarinn - "Seafood Cellar" - excellent fusion menu based around icelandic seafood [veg.options]   * Sjávarkjallarinn - "Seafood Cellar" - excellent fusion menu based around icelandic seafood [veg.options]
   * Lækjarbrekka - traditional icelandic ingredients, modern touches.    * Lækjarbrekka - traditional icelandic ingredients, modern touches. 
 +  * Dill - New Nordic Cuisine - http://dillrestaurant.is/
 +  * Tapas barinn (generally open late) - http://www.tapas.is/
  
 ==== toronto ==== ==== toronto ====
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   * Lumière. 2551 W. Broadway. - a stylish and expensiv setting with an excellent vegetarian menu   * Lumière. 2551 W. Broadway. - a stylish and expensiv setting with an excellent vegetarian menu
  
 +==== china ====
  
-==== dalian ====+=== dalian ===
   * 'fishermans wharf' - fantastic eggplant and veggie dumplings.   * 'fishermans wharf' - fantastic eggplant and veggie dumplings.
   * ??. veggie - ph. 83673110 (see: photo for name in mandarin)   * ??. veggie - ph. 83673110 (see: photo for name in mandarin)
  
-==== beijing ==== +=== beijing === 
-  * 'made in china'grand hyatt contempoarary {re}intepretation of chinese classics.  +  * 'made in china'Grand Hyatt Contemporary {re}interpretation of Chinese classics. http://www.timeout.com/cn/en/beijing/restaurants/venue/471/made-in-china.html  
-  * Pure Lotus +  * Pure Lotus. Vegetarian. http://www.timeout.com/cn/en/beijing/restaurants/venue/966/pure-lotus.html
   * lily veg. restaurant    * lily veg. restaurant 
  
-==== online ====+=== shanghai === 
 +  * shanghai tang cafe 
 +  * whampoa club, 3 on the bund 
 +  * (misc. veggie places) 
 +  * (place with frogs in bamboo tubes..) 
 +  * (desert place)
  
-  * in general +==== london ==== 
-  * http://egullet.com +  * Mildred's - Lexington st. Soho"great veggie place for lunch" 
-  * http://www.foodtourist.com/ +  * Lalibela (Ethiopian) - Kentish Town - London - NW5 2HR  
-  * in singapore http://www.makantime.com/+  * Mangal1 Ocak Basi (Turkish) [[http://www.mangal1.com/]] not for vegetarians, and not to be confused with [[http://www.mangal2.com/]]
  
 +==== barcelona =====
 +  * Sant Pau: http://www.ruscalleda.com/
 +  * Epai Sucre: http://www.espaisucre.com/index.php?page=intro.language - desert bar
 +  * La Bascula / La Cerreria - cooperative making their own flour from various grains & making delicious pizzas, creppes etc. veggy friendly
 +  * GELONCH RESTAURANT | COCINA DE AUTOR: http://www.gelonch.es/
 +  * El Celler de Can Roca: http://www.cellercanroca.com/
 +  * Moo: http://www.hotelomm.es/moo/menu-en.html
 +  * Tapas 24: http://www.tapas24.net/index.php?lang=eng
 +  * Commerc 24: www.comerc24.com/ 
 +  * Alkimia: http://www.alkimia.cat/
 +
 +
 +==== lisbon ====
 +  * Bistro 100 Maneiras, Largo de Trindade, Lisboa
 +
 +==== helsinki ====
 +  * Manala‎, Dagmarinkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland. traditional Finnish food, and 19th century paintings
 +
 +==== camp, county kerry, ireland ====
 +  * Ashe's Pub
 +
 +==== Fort Bragg, California ====
 +  * 'Piaci' - great selection of beers, vines. Thin crust seasonal pizzas. Good local crowd. http://www.piacipizza.com/
 +
 +==== online ====
 +  * in general
 +    * http://egullet.com
 +    * http://www.foodtourist.com/
 +  * in belgium
 +    * http://www.sensum.be/
 +  * in singapore 
 +    * http://yum.sg/ or http://www.makantime.com/ 
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