Why I ate the menu; the Premier Gastronomy Festival

Nov 04, 2012 No Comments by

I’m a huge fan of TV cookery shows and, as a bit of foodie, I love to cook most days. So it is always with considerable pleasure for me to blog about food in Bansko. This time, I was especially excited to be invited on the media opening day of the Gastronomy Festival. This was […]

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Kohinoor: More than an Indian restaurant in Sofia

Mar 21, 2012 No Comments by

Staying a few nights in Sofia means many things to different people. Alexander Nevski Church, Vitosha mountain, NDK (for concerts), Opera house Sofia restaurants and many late night clubs. But there’s one place that has become my regular Sofia restaurant… it’s the 100% no smoking Kohinoor indian restaurant in the centre of Sofia. Dining ambiance […]

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Soprano’s: ski chic Italian style

Dec 26, 2011 1 Comment by

The advertisement for Soprano’s restaurant is difficult to ignore as it’s draped over the Happy End, just opposite the gondola lift. But, when trying to find in depth reviews of of this place, I was getting mixed messages. So I asked my top foodie friend, James for his opinion of Soprano’s. James  joined me for a review […]

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St Ivan Rilski, Preslav and the Sushi

Dec 23, 2011 No Comments by

Bansko sushi cravings continue. And it’s the new sushi bar at the St Ivan Rilski hotel that is the subject of our review. To help me, I brought along my friend, James Hughes. James is a fully trained chef, and has worked in the hospitality business since leaving school. He is one of the early […]

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Ski Conditions: Soft Snow On Plato

Feb 19, 2010 No Comments by

Bansko ski conditions today, Friday 19th February, were very good for me on the plato, hard, a little icy and broken snow on the runs below Platoto. Wonderful sunshine is now giving way to cloud. Slushy snow on snow road back down. Some snow and rain tonight and still very warm on Saturday. Sunday becoming […]

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Food Guide: Are You Ready To Order?

Dec 01, 2009 7 Comments by

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Bulgaria, hold the Indian, Mexican, Brazilian, Chinese, Thai, Italian and even the Japanese sushi and satisfy your appetite with Bulgarian cuisine. With a little advice in advance, there’ll be no risk of crying into your soup. Here’s my basic guide to Bulgarian food… get ready […]

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Happy End Bar

Sep 30, 2008 2 Comments

With all this doom and gloom in the news today I thought it would be more in keeping to focus on the Happy End Bar. This review conducted during my many visits last ski season. The Happy End is the largest apres ski bar in Bansko. Its unmissable being situated virtually facing the gondola across […]

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