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Johannesburg in June
Thanks, Befuness. I'll definitely check out the eatout site. We'll be staying with "friends of a friend" but not entirely sure where in relation to everything. The good news is we'll have a car hired with GPS, so there's a bit of flexibility there - I was warned about transport well in advance. I appreciate the reply!
Johannesburg in June
Heading to South Africa (Johannesburg and Cape Town) for the World Cup in June. There seem to be plenty of posts regarding Cape Town, but very little about Johannesburg. Any recommendations/can't miss meals? What local dishes or unique experiences should I keep in mind, from the most luxurious to great roadside fare? Any and all advice welcome. Many thanks!
Quick trip to Lisbon/Porto
Hey Waitress - sorry I didn't reply sooner, hope you haven't left yet! We did travel to Porto in early December, only for a few days as a side trip. A really beautiful and amazing city, and very hilly, prepare for some climbs. In the limited amount of time we were there, we only had a few meals. Our first night was a quick bite at one of the riverside touristy restaurants. Not bad, I guess, but as expected, though the views more than made up for the ho-hum meal. Breakfast the next day was at a local cafe, good coffee and delicious pastries everywhere, and of course I enjoyed the pasteis de nata, since I have a bit of a sweet tooth. Afternoon we took a tour of the Sandeman port warehouse, which was quick and interesting, with a number of samples at the end. That evening we did get reservations at Foz Velha. They had two tasting menus, and we each got one and shared bites (menus on their website). The food was really great, as was the service, not disappointed with any of it. The restaurant is a bit of a distance from the city center, right by the Atlantic, but our taxi driver knew where to go once we got beyond my horrible Portuguese pronunciation! Again, a short day trip, but I hope it helps out. Have fun, beautiful city!
Quick trip to Lisbon/Porto
Heading to Lisbon and Porto for a pre-holiday trip with my girlfriend, 2 nights Lisbon, 1 in Porto. Looking for a few special venues, ideally local Portuguese cuisine, leaning towards the upscale. But overall someplace memorable, anywhere from modest to luxurious. Research here and elsewhere has provided a few ideas: In Lisbon, Olivier (noting mixed reviews) and Lisboa A Noite. Also curious about Eleven, though the recent reviews scare me. In Porto, leaning towards Foz Velha. Basically, if you had one night, what's the one place you wouldn't miss for the ideal experience in each location? Any and all suggestions/feedback welcome and appreciated. Many thanks!
