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Ever since I dined at Da Vittorio Shanghai a few years ago, I’ve been a fan of Chef @stefanobacchellish’s cooking and am glad to finally eat at his new restaurant @scilla_shanghai! Located in a three-storey historic villa, the restaurant celebrates Mediterranean cuisine with local Chinese ingredients. Having spent years living in China, Chef Stefano is able to combine the east meets west influences effortlessly. Complementing the dining experience are the whimsical artisanal tableware by @ceramiche_nicolafasano. Highlights of the meal included the roasted local mantis shrimp, pansotti with the biggest white truffle I’ve seen this year, hearty pasta soup with fish maw, double duck with an amazing crispy skin, and the best gelato mantecato ever!

Our menu:

- Fassona beef, chestnut bread and white truffle
- Anchovies, burrata and puntarelle
- Pumpkin Sablée and pecorino cheese
- Dry aged Aji with Cacciucco and ajo blanco
- Beurre noisette roasted mantis shrimp, artichoke and bottarga
- BBQ red mullet, pomelo and terragon sabayon
- “Pansotti alle erbette”, Piedmont toma cheese fondue and white truffle
- Zuppa di pasta mista and vintage fish maw
- Double duck
- “Millevoglie” chantilly cream and strawberry
- Pandoro, gelato mantecato, zabaglione caldo
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Scilla
Shanghai, China
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MAMA KONSTANTINA

Back to Vienna where we want to share some more about the culinary world Konstantin Filippou and his wife Manuela have shaped in this beutiful city. The first stop we did was Mama Konstantina where Greek Soul Meets Contemporary Vienna.

In 2023, chef Konstantin Filippou brought his love for Greek-Mediterranean tradition to life with Mama Konstantina, tucked away in Vienna’s 19th district, a more remote part of the city. What began as a tribute to the olive-farmer friend “Mama Konstantina” from Kalamata — whose generations-old recipes and soulful cooking inspired him — quickly became a culinary destination.

By day, the restaurant offers refined, produce-led lunches for mostly locals - and people who are well informed :) - by night, it transforms into an elegant yet relaxed dining space where long communal tables draw you into the heart of its open-kitchen energy.

Expect dishes that balance modern gastronomy with authentic Greek soul. The ambiance is warm and communal around the big open kitchen with attentive service and smart wine pairings that highlight both Greek wines and Austrian picks.

Mama Konstantina isn’t just a restaurant — it’s also a catering and production kitchen, extending Filippou’s culinary vision beyond the dining room.

I liked the place so much because there is actual cooking happening in the warm and open kitchen, no tweezing and plating menu’s but a heartfull warm kitchen where the smoke of the grill entangles with the whole atmosphere and where the smell of fresh baked bread makes you feel right at home.

Come for the food, stay for the story — Mama Konstantina is where Greek tradition meets contemporary craft, where every bite tells a tale of roots, flavour and hospitality. The hospitality Konstantin and Manuela stand for, and this is why this place feels so real!

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London 🇬🇧 if you’re looking for a cosy Sunday in South London, we’ve got the spot for you.

@marcelladeptford ‘s perfect Sunday menu (at only £29) showcases the best seasonal ingredients through delicious comfort dishes. Located in Deptford and run by the team behind Artusi- the restaurant is a bright and vibrant celebration of great Italian food with no fuss.

We opted for tbe 3 course Sunday menu - with starter, main and desert - which included:
- Mackerel, horseradish gremolata and fennel
- Iberiko tomatoes, herb crème fraiche and almonds
- Casarecce alla bolognese 🍝

Each dish was so flavourful. So fresh. And perfect for the colder winter days!

Post lunch, you have to drop by @the_dog_and_bell pub, followed by jumping on a uber boat for a gorgeous sunset cruise along the Thames 🌊

#invite

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Colombiana Experience @leoescocina ✨

- Cacay, sacha inchi, guayusa, pronto alivio -
- Wahoo, trupillo, capulin de monte -
- Pirarucu, miriti, huito, katara -
- Quail, pine, guaca -
- Sweetbread, putomayo green pepper -
- Granadilla, apple, rosemary -
- Heart of palm & Mojojoy -
- Rose apple, genip, cassava leaf -

Great experience by @leoescocina 🙏

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