After strolling around Essaouira’s medina, I was definitely up for a feast. Luckily, my driver Abdullah made reservations at the beachfront restaurant, Chalet de la Plage. The restaurant is run by a Frenchman called Jeannot and he’s Essaouira institution. People call him the “iconic Beach Chalet boss”. If you look at the resto’s…
View PostTV chef Judy Joo’s Jinjuu is of those places I’ve “uhm”-ed and “ahh”-ed about. I’ve read less-than-enthusiastic reviews from my food critic heroes Jay Rayner and Fay Maschler (which was apparently deleted due at Jinjuu’s request) so it was never really on my priority list. However, I’ve heard and read enough…
View PostWhen I went to Morocco, I had enough time to take a day trip to Africa’s Windy City and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Essaouira. This coastal city is popular with tourists because of its crescent beach which, when kissed by strong trade winds, become ideal for activities like surfing. It takes 2…
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