Restaurants

[Nov. 2025] On the day we arrived in Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria, northern Italy, we went out again in the evening. It was just after 6 PM, but it was already pitch black. This is…

[Nov. 2025] Novara, located in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, is not well known, but it has many attractions, including a tall domed church and medieval buildings. And for a provincial city, it’s home…

[Oct. 2025] My husband told me he’d made a reservation at a restaurant inside the monastery, so I was very curious to see what kind of simple food I’d be served. The Torba Monastery is…

[Oct. 2025] We visited Pizzighettone in Lombardy, Italy, to enjoy the autumn scenery before the days got too short. It’s an old town about 66 kilometres southeast of Milan, just over an hour’s drive from…

[Oct. 2025] For our last day in Lyon, France, we made a reservation at La Meuniere, which was at the top of the list of recommended bouchons. It had closed two days prior, so we…

[Sept. 2025] When we returned to Lyon from Pérouges, France, I was so exhausted that I thought I’d had enough for the day. However, after a short rest, I felt much better. Thank goodness. I…

[Sept. 2025] Pérouges, France, is a truly small stone village. The cobblestone streets are part of its charm, but they’re also extremely difficult to navigate. There was a church near the village entrance, so we…

[Sept. 2025] On our second day in Lyon, France, after a long day of walking around, we rested at the hotel and then headed out for an evening drink. While we typically have a main…

[Sept. 2025] On our second day in Lyon, France, we decided to dine at a bouchon. A bouchon is a restaurant with a down-to-earth atmosphere that serves local cuisine. It’s apparently unique to Lyon. I…