Hotel Epinal - Three visits Gradska Kefeana, a hidden gem in the heart of the pedestrian street, offers a unique dining experience. Known locally as 'Hotel Epinal', it's the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the local culture while enjoying a meal. Hotel Epinal - Bitola It has a great ambience, is full of locals, and is the perfect spot to enjoy a lazy breakfast or lunch. Of course, we enjoyed both. The breakfast at Gradska Kefeana is a culinary delight. It offers a menu of high-quality choices that cater to every palate. It's a feast for the senses. Hotel Epinal - Bitola The kind team welcomed us back for our lazy lunch and seated us at our favourite table in front. We settled in for a long lunch with our favourite wines, and the food didn't disappoint. Fresh salads, large portions and delicious meat dishes, all prepared to perfection. The pricing is a little higher than most establishments in Bitola, especially the wine pricing, but the food and atmosphere are worth it; they accept credit cards. The restaurant is spacious, with a large outdoor and indoor seating area. It has very comfortable chairs where you can sit back and enjoy your meal.

Kamarite - One visit Kamarite, known as "Kamari" to the locals, is a beautiful, eclectic bar in Bitola. We wished we had found it two hours before leaving. Kamarite Bar - Bitola We were fortunate to spend our last drinks in this unique bar, saying goodbye to our new friends. It has a great atmosphere and tunes. Full of character, it is tucked away off the busy Shirok Sokak Street but only one minute's walk from the pedestrian street. The staff and patrons were warm and friendly, and the drinks were excellent value. It was a hotspot for the locals, so you felt part of it. It was definitely a great spot to meet friends. Our only regret about Kamarite is that we didn't spend more time there. As AsendedBitola ended, we were grateful to have spent our last few hours in this fantastic bar with a Fitzroy, Melbourne vibe.

Buzz bar - One Visit Buzz Bar is a perfect location for a coffee or cocktail. Buzz bar - Dubrovnik Full of friendly locals, great vibe, good coffee and plenty of smiles and laughter. If we had stayed longer in Dubrovnik, this bar would have become our local, so do try it. It's in the old town in a beautiful, quiet cobblestone laneway.

Restaurant Stara Loza - Two Visits We enjoyed this Michelin-starred restaurant so much that we ate here twice during our two-night stay in Dubrovnik. Restaurant Stara Loza - Dubrovnik Great food, warm and friendly service, and fantastic design and style—with views and artwork—all come together to create a perfect dining experience. We highly recommend the veal risotto. It was full of flavour and just melted in your mouth. The desserts were also incredible. There was a great selection of local and international wines, too. It's located on the roof of the Prijeko Palace , and you can dine outdoors or inside. We enjoyed both and were equally impressed with the views, although I recommend dining in the restaurant for comfort. Restaurant Stara Loza - Dubrovnik

Prijeko Palace - Two Nights Wow, this is an art lovers delight. Prijeko Palace - Dubrovnik The architecture, paintings, sculptures, design and general ambience make this a destination hotel. Upon arrival in our suite, you are put back in time with a sensational balcony overlooking the old town's cobblestone streets. The rooms were beautifully decorated and incredibly spacious. We stayed in a ' Superior Double Room, Balcony', booked via Hotels.com . Breakfast was served downstairs in the restaurant , full À la carte with new and creative options. The food and coffee were awe-inspiring, especially the scrambled eggs blended with local prosciutto. Tucked away from the bustling main street in the old town, it's a perfect base from which to explore Dubrovnik. Make sure you dine at the Michelin-star restaurant Stara Losa upstairs; we ate at this lovely restaurant twice, with magical views of Dubrovnik's old town and food that will take your breath away. Prijeko Palace - Dubrovnik

Proto Fish Restaurant - One Visit This Michelin-starred restaurant oozes charm, in a laneway off the main street in Dubrovnik Old Town. It's perfect for people-watching while enjoying fine wine and delicious food from a fabulous team. Proto Fish Restaurant - Dubrovnik Its specialty is seafood; the salmon was perfectly cooked and very tasty. We also recommend the hamburger, which has very high-quality beef. It is a great wine list, and it's easy to kick back and have a nice, lazy, long lunch.

Hotel Seehof Hotel Seehof - Zell am See What a great find it was to sit outside on a lovely Austrian evening, enjoying great food, wine, and beautiful conversations with the restaurant's hosts. Great view of the lake, I would eat here again. Hotel Seehof - Zell am See

Grand Hotel Zell am See Grand Hotel - Zell am See Everyone knows Sally, and I love our lazy lunches! We found the most magical view of the lake to enjoy our afternoon. Fabulous food, wine, meeting new friends, cocktails and magical views. I love this beautiful village on a lake surrounded by the Austrian Alps. Whilst we only had access to the after-hours menu, the food, service and extensive wine list were fantastic. Grand Hotel - Zell am See

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