The French Riviera: Where to Eat and Drink in Nice
Nice is a beautiful city on the Côte d’Azur. Known for its stunningly blue water and pebbled beaches, it’s the perfect gateway to the renowned resort towns of southern France. If you want to be as close as possible to the beach, we’d suggest staying in the Old Town of Nice, a busy, compact historic... Continue Reading
Grand Café de Turin
When we were told there was a century-old family-owned oyster bar in Old Town Nice, we knew we had to go! Grand Café de Turin opened in 1908. It’s located on a busy square with tons of outdoor tables, so we were able to walk right in for lunch rather than making a reservation... Continue Reading
Lavomatique
This hip wine bar and restaurant is the place to be at night in downtown Nice. It’s located on a little alleyway just off a noisy square, but feels like an escape from the crowds of Old Town Nice. Lavomatique has an extensive collection of natural wines that aren’t even on their list. So this... Continue Reading
Epiro Nice
If you want good Italian food and Italian natural wines, Epiro is a must in Nice. Most places with natural wines in Nice focus on French natural wine, so Epiro’s Italian-focused wine list is one reason we LOVE this place. We recommend trying the natural wines from Campania. The owners of Epiro are from... Continue Reading
Babel Babel
Babel Babel is located just across from the beach in the Old Town of Nice. Reserve a table at the front outdoor bar with a view of the beach. They offer a selection of natural wines, along with craft cocktails including cocktails on-tap. We recommend trying the strawberry smash. It’s on tap, and it... Continue Reading
Le Banthai
Le Banthai has some of the best Thai food in Nice served casually in the street. It’s a very small restaurant with a limited menu of delicious Thai cuisine. With just a few interior tables, most of the restaurant consists of tables lining both sides of the street. We’d recommend skipping the cocktails and... Continue Reading
Belmond El Encanto Santa Barbara
Our last activity in pre-pandemic California was a quick weekend trip to Santa Barbara. It was a beautiful escape from San Francisco that made us long for Europe, but turned out to be the next best thing. It was so lovely to spend time overlooking the beautiful blue waters of the American Rivera with... Continue Reading
Ischia’s San Montano Resort & Spa
Perched high on a cliff on a secluded corner of Ischia, San Montano Resort & Spa offers a bird’s-eye view of the entire Island of Ischia and the Bay of Naples. Up a winding road from the village of Lacco Ameno, this serene resort feels a world away while being at most a ten... Continue Reading
