The South of France, the millionaires playground, isn’t somewhere Elldrew have visited for many years, so we were excited to spend a long weekend there last summer. Based in Cannes we were spoilt for choice when choosing restaurants, but amongst the culinary delights on offer we found our very favourite nestled outside the city in …
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Rhodes, Greece, Restaurant Review
For anyone staying on the Ialysos Avenue ‘hotel strip’ to the north of the island, about 2.5 miles from Rhodes medieval Old Town, we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite restaurants.
Marco Polo Restaurant, Rhodes, Greece
The Marco Polo restaurant, located in the Turkish Quarter of Rhodes medieval Old Town, is part of a small family run hotel (Marco Polo Mansion). We had heard it wasn’t the easiest to find, and we can vouch for that – we walked past the door a couple of times as our phone navigation was jumping …
Croatia Yatching, Dalmatian Coast
It’s widely said that the best way to explore the islands of Croatia is to sail around them and we couldn’t agree more. There’s nothing quite like island hopping; exploring towns and coastal villages, stopping at isolated coves for a refreshing dip in turquoise waters, preparing leisurely onboard meals using fresh produce collected at your …
Madeira Restaurant Review
With over 1,000 restaurants in Madeira’s capital city Funchal you will definitely be spoilt for choice; from modern and sophisticated eateries offering international cuisine, to locally-sourced fresh seafood, meat and seasonal produce served up in traditional tavernas, whatever your craving you will find it when visiting this culinary city. We recommend reading TripAdvisor for the …
Blue Waters Resort & Spa Hotel, Antigua
We’ve held off posting any holiday or restaurant blogs whilst we all suffer through the global COVID-19 pandemic, but oddly, after nearly eight weeks of lockdown, working from home, with nowhere to venture for a break or night out – everyone’s new normal – one’s mind starts to reminisce about all the amazing places we’ve …
Spanakopita (or spinach and feta parcel)
Spanakopita are a long time Elldrew family favourite; packed with flavour and loaded with spinach and feta, we get to pretend they’re healthy even though they’re not really. From an initial experiment a few years ago they are now a regular on our summer menu, and made in bulk they also freeze beautifully. Here we …
Porto, City Restaurant Guide
Currently trending as one of the hottest European food destinations, the vibrant city of Porto – Portugal’s second-largest – has been on our radar for a while now, so with a long weekend Elldrew excitedly jetted off to explore the much-talked about sights, architecture, wine and port bars, and to dine in as many places …
Deliciously Simple Chicken & Leek Pie
Elldrew’s legendary chicken & leek pie It’s looking very autumnal out there so time for us to share one of our favourite winter warmers: our chicken & leek pie. This recipe is not only cost effective and simple to make, it will wow friends and family as it’s absolutely delicious. Perfect straight out of the oven …
Restaurant Guide Update: Ciutadella, Menorca
They say you can never have too much of a good thing, so on a second visit in as many years to the lovely Hotel Can Faustino located in the old Ciutadella on the Spanish island of Menorca, we couldn’t wait to return to eat at some of our previous favourite restaurants, as well as …