It’s been a while since I’ve written a “Meals I Still Dream About” post. If interested, you can go back to read Part I and Part II. We all have meals we dream about. These are meals that have become legends …. I might say, do you remember that Ravioli in South Africa, or I might say, that was gingerbread was good, but not as good as Grasmere in the UK. Those are meals I dream about….
Grasmere Gingerbread, Lake District England. It is now more than a decade since I’ve had it but I now have two good friends that live in the UK and I’m trying to figure out how I can use that to my advantage to get some fresh. While they do ship internationally (and I did that a couple of times the last time I lived on the East Coast of the U.S.), it is expensive and takes two days meaning it is not as fresh when it arrives. In case I haven’t been clear, this is by far and away the best Gingerbread you will ever have.
Grasmere Gingerbread Shop | The World’s Best Gingerbread
Stax Burgers, Hagåtña Guam. As I’ve mentioned, I am mostly vegetarian. And when I am paying attention, mostly Whole Foods Plant Based. But I was craving some meat and out with girlfriends who wanted to go to Stax. I broke down and tried their Chipotle burger. The minute I took a bite, I vowed I would probably cheat and eat a burger once a month while living in in Guam. It was that good. It would easily rank in the top 5 I’ve ever had. And being just a few miles from my front door and somewhere I pass every weekend, it is just too amazing to resist. And now that I am thousands of miles from Guam, I am convinced it is the best in the world. Stax Smash Burgers
Spago, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore. This is less about the food and more a summary of the entire experience. But the combination of a grilled cheese sandwich and Champagne on the rooftop bar on top of the Marina Bay Sands hotel has got to be one of my favorite meals!
Spago Dining Room | Restaurant in Singapore | Marina Bay Sands
Hot Chocolate, Café San Juan, San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala. I love Hot Chocolate. And even in the summer, I drink it least once a week. Their website focuses on their coffee, which I am sure is just as amazing, but I look forward to when I can go back for another cup of Hot Chocolate (or two). CAFÉ SAN JUAN (cafesanjuangt.com)
Ravioli, Osteria Tarantino, Cape Town, South Africa. This was a super cute family-owned restaurant with a nice staff and friendly vibe. So even if the food was only great, I would probably return. However, the Ravioli was phenomenal. A friend and I actually split a second order at lunch. I don’t think I have ever done that before in my life. It was that good. Osteria Tarantino – Restaurant in Cape Town – EatOut
I’ve had lots of great meals all over the world. But these are some of those that have become legends and memories. These are spots that when I return to these cities, I will make this my first meal in order to have time to return at least a second time in the same trip. What are some of the meals that you still dream about?
P.S. the photo is a runner up selection, Eatstanbul, also in Cape Town.
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