food and drink

Homemade Pizza and Pasta at Tressardi

Mon, May 20th, 2013 - By Andrea Montgomery
Homemade Pizza and Pasta at Tressardi

Tressardi Restaurant in the La Paz district of Puerto de la Cruz is one of those places that’s always busy and wandering past its covered outside terrace is a test of willpower as the unmistakeable aroma of fresh pizza hits the nostrils.



La Terrasse Adds A French Flavour To The Los Cristianos Mix

Mon, May 13th, 2013 - By Colin
La Terrasse Adds A French Flavour To The Los Cristianos Mix

La Terrasse had already caught my eye with special opening offers at the Apolo commercial centre in Los Cristianos and faced with ham, tomato, and grated emmental cheese with a beer, wine, or water for €5.40 I couldn’t resist.



Sampling Wine in South Tenerife

Wed, May 8th, 2013 - By Linda
Sampling Wine in South Tenerife

In April, with the new growth on the vines in the valley just beginning to flourish, the place was deserted. Our visit began in the outside area, where anxious farmers deliver the grapes, all are thoroughly checked and analysed before being accepted and prices confirmed.



Tasca La Marea, A Search Well Rewarded

Wed, April 24th, 2013 - By Colin
Tasca La Marea, A Search Well Rewarded

Tasca La Marea is between the main shopping streets of Calle Castillo and Calle de Imelda Sertis where the tram snakes by the Teatro Guimera. Built on the junction of two tight narrow lanes it’s deceptively spacious inside with a split level leading up to an open fronted kitchen where the magic takes place.



A Taste of The Middle East At Al-Amir Restaurant In Puerto De La Cruz

Mon, April 22nd, 2013 - By Andrea Montgomery
A Taste of The Middle East At Al-Amir Restaurant In Puerto De La Cruz

Those whose taste buds are drawn to a spicier side of culinary life, will find that a couple of paces beyond Puerto’s Plaza Charco takes you to the quiet delights of Al-Amir.



Restaurant El Molino Blanco, a Leafy Oasis in Costa Adeje

Fri, April 19th, 2013 - By Jack Montgomery
Restaurant El Molino Blanco, a Leafy Oasis in Costa Adeje

Stepping inside is like taking another huge step away from the resort areas; a profusion of bright flowers and leafy ferns decorate the path that leads to a delightfully rustic interior, passing quirky wine barrels, gigantic stone lizards and Don Quixote…



A Taste Of Italy At Sabor Italiano

Wed, April 17th, 2013 - By Colin
A Taste Of Italy At Sabor Italiano

Pizza, pasta, and lasagna, three words that conjure up Italian taste sensations, add that fresh home made touch and a Los Cristianos beach a couple of minutes away and it’s a winning combination. That’s what’s on offer at Sabor Italiano one of the newer restaurants in the popular nightlife area of Avenida La Habana above Las Vistas beach.



Chaplin’s For Classic Family Value

Wed, April 3rd, 2013 - By Colin
Chaplin’s For Classic Family Value

Even in the busy, commercial areas of Tenerife there is plenty of good quality and good value food to suit all age groups. Chaplin’s Restaurant just off the bustling crossroads of San Eugenio in Playa de Las Americas has no shortage of competition but is very popular and quite distinctive in style.



Fine Food And Fabulous Views at El Mirador Restaurant in Benijo

Wed, March 20th, 2013 - By Andrea Montgomery
Fine Food And Fabulous Views at El Mirador Restaurant in Benijo

Beautiful fresh fish and seafood, creatively prepared and presented in a romantic ocean-side setting in the stunning Anaga Mountains…definitely one to try.



Frozen Yoghurt, Doughnuts & Trends on Tenerife

Fri, March 15th, 2013 - By Jack Montgomery
Frozen Yoghurt, Doughnuts & Trends on Tenerife

Shortly after we arrived on Tenerife we were driven around by an estate agent who bemoaned the fact that when someone came up with a good idea on Tenerife, everyone else soon copied them.