If your looking to enjoy a fabulous cocktail with a friendly atmosphere then look no further than the Lobby Bar. This bar is set in the Bourtzi Boutique Hotel with an outside seating area right on the popular Pappadiamanti Street in Skiathos town. Behind the bar you will find top greek mixologist Thanos who has…… Continue reading Lobby Bar Skiathos
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Polykratis
It was great to be back at Polykratis where we’d enjoyed amazing food with excellent friendly service in the past. But since our last visit three years ago the restaurant has been refurbished to give it a nice modern feel which I have to say is for the better. They are now open all day…… Continue reading Polykratis
Basilikos
Unfortunately we’ve had to wait three years before we were able to return to the beautiful Greek Island of Skiathos and in particular our favourite restaurant Basilikos. The food here created by chef Nikos and his team is amazing. This is matched by excellent service led by manager Giorgos. During our vacation this year we…… Continue reading Basilikos
My Thank You to the Hospitality Industry
As it’s only a few days until I release The 2021 Lloydies which are my personal Food and Drink Awards therefore I thought it would be a nice time to say Thank You to this amazing industry. The industry has had to endure yet another tough year. But their amazing resilience has led me to…… Continue reading My Thank You to the Hospitality Industry
Blog Update 13/01/2021
Well what a difference seven days can make. It was only a week ago when I said that due to the current national lockdown situation I would once again have to put my blog on hold. But where there’s a will there’s a way. So yes not only have I found a way to return…… Continue reading Blog Update 13/01/2021
Blog Update 07/01/2021
Hello everyone it is with regret but once again due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation I have to make the following announcement. With the forced closure of restaurants , cafes & pubs I have made the decision to put my blog on hold. So there will be No new food reviews for you to enjoy…… Continue reading Blog Update 07/01/2021
Pain Perdu and Sauternes
This sweet wine and dessert was just the perfect way to end a truly fabulous tasting menu lunch at Core by Clare Smyth. The dessert was a Mont Blanc Pain Perdu that was absolutely amazing. The pairing by sommelier Gareth was a fantastic Chateau de Rayne Vigneau 2005 Sauternes with it’s flavours of saffron &…… Continue reading Pain Perdu and Sauternes
Blackberry and Coteaux
Our amazing lunch at Caractere was about to finish in style as a fabulous dessert was about to be paired with a fantastic sweet wine. The Blackberry Mille Feuille with diplomat cream & milk ice cream was absolutely delicious. It was to be paired by sommelier Romeo with a Coteaux du Layon a fantastic french…… Continue reading Blackberry and Coteaux
Desserts of October
Here we go again then with another amazing selection of desserts that I had the pleasure to indulge myself in. I hope you like what you see 🤪 Hazelnut Soufflé with Chocolate Sorbet at Core by Clare Smyth Sticky Toffee Pudding at The Greenman Pub & Courtyard Creme Brûlée Bread & Butter Pudding at Le…… Continue reading Desserts of October
My Hospitality Life 