Opening hours in Paris can be something of a lottery. We’ve put together a list of our favorite spots so you can always win the restaurant jackpot. France is renowned for short working hours and a good work-life balance, and the capital is no different. In Paris, most small, owner-operated restaurants are closed two days […]
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Best Spots for Natural Wine in Barcelona
Looking to make your diet more organic? Why not choose one of Barcelona’s natural wines to wind down with after a hard day’s work at the office? Catalonia is fast-becoming Spain’s number one producer of natural wine, and is now home to some of the most famous natural wineries in Europe thanks to the growing […]
All About Natural Wine in Rome: What It Is & Where to Drink It
If you’ve never tried natural wine before, you couldn’t possibly know what all the fuss is about. While there isn’t an official definition of what natural wine is, what we can tell you is that it’s wine that’s been produced with almost no intervention in the vineyard and cellar. Translation? It means the grapes are […]
The Best Places in Madrid to Explore the Exciting World of Natural Wine
While visiting Madrid, the options for which wines to try and where to drink wine can be overwhelming. Heavy monastrell (also known as mourvèdre) from the southern region of Jumilla? Light and fruity mencías from rainy Galicia in the north? Or maybe you want to dive into the fascinating world of sherry wines from Jerez. […]
Where to Drink & Buy Natural Wine in Lisbon
Natural wine in Lisbon is on the rise as local winemakers are returning to their craft’s ancient roots and catering to a new generation of eco-conscious drinkers. More than a trend, natural wine is a return to the past. Per definition, wine is nothing more than “fermented grape juice,” and that’s pretty much what it […]
5 Natural Wine Bars in Paris You Need to Check Out
Natural wine is the drink of the moment, and nowhere is that more true than Paris. Using only natural, endemic yeasts for fermentation and eschewing filtering and sulfites, natural wine—known as vin nature or vin vivant (living wine) in French—tends to boast a lighter, fruitier flavor than most conventional vintages. Its aromas occasionally veer towards […]