Restaurants Archives ⋆ The Passenger

March 18, 2025March 20, 2025

Wetherspoons

Love it or hate it: JD Wetherspoon, commonly known as Wetherspoons, is one of the United Kingdom’s most iconic pub chains, founded in 1979 by Tim Martin. The name originates from a combination of ‚JD Hogg’, a character from the TV series ‚The Dukes of Hazzard‘, and Martin’s teacher in New Zealand, Mr. Wetherspoon, whose inability to control his class humorously mirrored the chaos of running a pub. The chain is renowned for its affordable food and drink, spacious venues, and eclectic locations, including converted banks, theaters, and even former car showrooms.

February 13, 2025March 1, 2025

At the tracks

Jardín de Lolita, nestled in the heart of Barrio Escalante in San José, offers a unique dining experience that combines the charm of a multi-level beer garden with the variety of a food court. This vibrant outdoor venue features multiple restaurants, allowing patrons to order from a diverse selection of cuisines, including pizza, local dishes, premium meats, sushi, and ice cream. The restaurants provide guests with a device that signals when their food is ready for pickup, ensuring a seamless and efficient dining experience. With its relaxed atmosphere and eclectic food options, Jardín de Lolita is the perfect spot to spend a laid-back evening enjoying great food and drinks.

February 11, 2025March 1, 2025

Kardamomuss

Cardamom is a versatile and aromatic spice prized for its unique flavor profile, which combines notes of citrus, mint, and pine. It is widely used in both sweet and savory dishes across various cuisines, particularly in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Scandinavian cooking. Cardamom is a common ingredient in chai tea, adds depth to coffee, and enhances the flavor of baked goods, curries, and meat dishes. Beyond its culinary applications, cardamom is also used in traditional medicine for its potential digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.

February 4, 2025March 1, 2025

El Bosque

Located in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, El Bosque is a popular beer garden that attracts a diverse crowd, including many expatriates and tourists, often referred to as ‘Gringos‘. This charming spot offers a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery, making it an ideal place to unwind and enjoy local craft beers. The beer garden is part of Antigua Cerveza, a local brewery known for its variety of beers, which range from blonde ales to stouts. Visitors can enjoy these brews in a serene setting, often accompanied by live music and delicious food, creating a welcoming environment for both locals and foreigners alike.

August 20, 2024January 18, 2025

Verōnika

If you’re looking for a great bar or high-class restaurant at Berlin, the Verōnika at the Oranienburger Straße is a very good option. Apart from good food and drinks this place offers a very special atmosphere which is created by murals, graffito and the historic architecture the restaurant resides in. Berliners know this place as the Tacheles-Gebäude, a cultural center created by the artist group Tacheles by occupying the building in 1990 before it could be torn down. At lasted in this place until 2012.

July 10, 2024January 30, 2025

Jasper brewery

Jasper is a city in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and a charming town surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes, crystal-clear lakes, and an abundance of wildlife. Known for its outdoor activities, Jasper attracts visitors year-round for hiking, skiing, wildlife viewing, and stargazing, with the park being a UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition to its natural beauty, Jasper offers a cozy, small-town vibe with unique local businesses, including the Jasper Brewing Company.

July 4, 2024January 26, 2025

Fisherman‘s Wharf

Enjoying some fresh seafood at Victoria is easy and possible in multiple locations. A good one which also adds different other cuisines and the possibility for shopping crafted items is Fisherman’s Wharf: restaurants, bars and shops floating in the harbor of the city. You can find it one kilometer west of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

May 13, 2024June 25, 2024

Beijing Dumpling

Chinatown is a part of London crammed with Chinese-run restaurant and shops. It is located north of Leicester Square around the Gerrard street. If you’re looking for good and authentic Chinese cuisine this is your place to be! Don’t skip this experience because you might probably have to wait in front of one of the tiny-looking restaurants – they’re larger than you might think especially as the cellars are used for dining as well and the waiters are experts in packing the restaurant with guests pretty fast.

May 9, 2024September 12, 2024

Japanese curry

When I went to Japan 15 years ago my favorite Japanese food was initially sushi, but I learned that there is something better: Japanese curry (Karē). It was introduced into Japanese culture only in the late 1860s when Japan had to give up its self-chosen isolation and came into contact with the British Empire. Karē was by that time a military dish, today it is a beloved everyday meal ubiquitously available. While travelling through the country I often stopped by at a chain restaurant called CoCo Ichibanya serving delicious Katsu karē.

April 27, 2024January 30, 2025

The Sixties

Marilyn’s 60’s Diner in Storms River is a nostalgic, vibrant eatery that takes visitors back in time to the 1960s with its retro décor, classic diner menu, and welcoming atmosphere. Styled like an American diner from the mid-20th century, the diner is filled with vintage memorabilia, including old jukeboxes, neon signs, a Cadillac, motorbikes and checkered floors, creating a fun, lively setting. It feels like a small history museum.