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                <title>J Sheekey</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[J Sheekey has long been part of London’s eating scene - it dates back as far as 1896. However, it's only since its relaunch by the people behind the Ivy that it's really been worth a visit. The freshness and availability of all Sheekey’s ingredients mean they have no restaurant set menu; instead, a wonderful selection of dishes of the day served by some of the friendliest, most knowledgeable staff you could wish for. It's definitely worth booking as far in advance as you possibly can.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Meridiana Porta d'Oriente</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This restaurant near the sea on the edges of the old town served us one of the nicest meals we had in Italy at affordable prices. Has a seafood and regional menu. <br><br>Incidentally, guidebooks say don't bother going to Bari but to walk around and have great food and a nice old town to wander around, it is pretty good, and you can always get a cheap flight there then a train to Lecce for a day too.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Belgian classic</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[La Quincaillerie (if you can pronounce it) is the place to go for upmarket Belgian dining in the atmospheric, bustling setting of an old ironmonger's store. It's a really memorable experience for visitors to Brussels and has fantastic seafood.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Volontiere Pizza</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Owned and run by an Italian, a little bit hard to find so ask for directions. It's near two very good cevicherias, one called Las Gemilitas and the other Meche, I think. All three worth trying out.]]></description>
                
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                <title>L'Embarcadere</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Amazing fish restaurant! Simply the best fish and shellfish I have ever eaten. Spectacular selection and reasonable prices. If you're looking for a treat though, head straight for L'Homard (lobster - grilled and served with a delicious cream and tarragon sauce). You are ushered to the 'Vivier' (literally 'live tank') with great ceremony to choose the lobster you wish to eat. A real performance - worth every euro (€12/100 grams in June 2008 - €55-60 for a typical lobster).]]></description>
                
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                <title>Msambweni House</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A glorious niche hotel on an almost deserted beach. Personal but discreet attention and superb seafood. A place simply to relax. About two hours south of Mombasa airport.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Barceloneta</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Get away from the crowds around El Born and the Gotic Quarter and head down to Barceloneta, an old fishing village by the harbour. It's less crowded and feels more authentic then other parts of the city. <br><br>The restaurants, which predominately specialise in seafood, are excellent. And if you don't like seafood, it's still a nice place for a stroll around the menu before heading to the beach.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Mel Ban Seafood restuarant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It's one of the best places in Singapore to eat crab - chilli pepper, butter, in soup, steamed, in butter and pepper. The last time I went there we also had the fish, which was a great surprise because it was so well cooked.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Fish Hoek Galley</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This restaurant specialising in fresh seafood offers a unique experience of dining in style, whilst practically sitting on a beach. The Seafood Platter consists of an impressive variety of locally caught delicacies, served attractively in stunning surroundings.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Candás</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A small fishing village close to Gijon, Aviles and Oviedo. A variety of seafood restaurants next to a small fishing port. Village has a long tradition of fishing and maintains its traditions very much alive.  Bagpipe festivals, celtic concerts and seafood all at very reasonable prices.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Fishworks Restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The original Mitch Tonks fish restaurant also has a fishmongers. Fresh fish everyday. Homemade taramasalata appetiser is great. I tend to go for the specials, never been disappointed. Lemon tart is wonderfully sharp.  Gets busy at weekends and evenings so booking is suggested.]]></description>
                
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                <title>La Utielana</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This restaurant was recommended by a Valencian friend and it is a great place to go for traditional Spanish home cooking and great value.<br><br>Inside it's decorated with painted Spanish tiles and you can see the food being prepared in the open kitchen. There's a range of typical tapas, seafood and meat dishes - it was good for children as they had some plain dishes like steak, grilled chicken or fish and also some more adventurous things including Paella.<br><br>It's tucked down a small street behind the ceramics museum in the Palacio Marques de Dos Aguas but is worth hunting out. <br><br>You can see my review and photos on my blog; <a target="_new" href="http://heatheronhertravels.blogspot.com/2008/04/evening-out-with-angel-in-valencia.html">heatheronhertravels.blogspot.com/2008/04/evening-out-with-angel-in-valencia.html</a>]]></description>
                
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                <title>Long Hai - quick beach getaway from Saigon</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Three hours by land from Saigon (or less than two hours by ferry and bus). Quiet and cool beach area with great seafood. Cute cabanas in Palace Hotel resort with swimming pool. Palace Hotel is 100 years old, built by the French and used in modern times as a reception place for French embassy.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Restaurant Donde El Gordito</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Tiny, cosy traditional seafood restaurant nestling in the old market hall, in the centre of town. Puerto Varas has lots of good seafood fresh from the nearby coast, and caught by local fishermen, and this is up there with the best. <br><br>Intimate, popular with locals and excellent value for beautiful fish and pisco sours. The coffee is very ordinary as often in Chile, so stick with the very good wine.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hotel Phillip Island</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Hotel Phillip Island is centrally located in Cowes on the esplanade with simply one of the best views from any eatery I have been in. The food is good with a quite extensive menu with plenty of seafood listed.<br>Quite a nice spot to while away the time with a drink, a meal and the view.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Taller de Tapas</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Very good tapas in the best restaurant atmosphere. We really enjoyed it. The food was delicious. Grilled king prawns, steamed mussels, roast lamb, fried and crispy artichokes, patatas bravas. The setting on Rambla Catalubya was beautiful. They have another very lively restaurant in the Born area which was very welcoming and fun. We didn't try the other two but have heard good things about them.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Restaurants</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A great destination for families, Muscat has everything and cheap at that.  My tip is to make sure you leave your luxury hotel with private beach etc, to eat. Yes, you won't be able to drink alcohol in Omani restaurants but the selection of Arab food, seafood (lobster for £5 a head), Indian food and Persian (among others) are a delight, obscenely cheap compared with hotel fare, and served by friendly locals. The Mermaid on the beach just along from the Hyatt is a particular gem.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Fellini Restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Great food, especially the shrimp which I loved. They also serve very good paella. I did not know where to find this dish here in Rio, and found it by luck while walking down the street. It's very popular with the locals.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Ribeira do mino</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Marisqueria in Madrid, best restaurant to eat fish. Not very stylish but really good food.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Restaurante Azul Marinho</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Last week I got back from my trip to Rio and I must say, it’s just a beautiful place to go! I really enjoyed my stay there, especially because of the great beaches, amazing people - all good! <br><br>I went to many good restaurants there, but one in particular caught my attention, called Azul Marinho. It’s a beautiful seafood place, in front of Arpoador (great view!) and the food is just awesome! I really enjoyed the moquecas, a very interesting Brazilian food!]]></description>
                
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