The Hungry Traveller Guide to City Breaks by Hotels4U.com

THE HUNGRY TRAVELLER Guide to City Breaks hotels4U.com Perfectly placed, perfectly priced Tummy rumbling? I know just the place. Although trekking around a new city is exciting, all that walking can quickly make you peckish. When looking for a place to eat, it's easy to stick to what you know, but why not get a feel for the spirit of the city and try the local grub? It's time to put down that burger, and sample some authentic delicacies. We've even rounded up some local drinks for thirsty travellers too. Barcelona Edinburgh To do... Get lost in the narrow streets of the Barri Gòtic district and discover the gothic cathedrals and alleyways covered in street art Escudella - a Catalan stew consisting of lamb, beef, pork, chicken, sausage, beans, potatoes, cabbage and pasta To do... Work up an appetite climbing up Arthur's Seat near Holyrood Palace for one of the best views in the city Cool off with a glass of Orxata - a milky soft drink made from tiger nuts Glenkinchie single malt scotch - drink it straight or try a Glenkinchie Clincher (with amaretto and triple sec garnished with a cherry) Hotch Potch is a stew made with mutton (preferably the neck), beef or chicken along with a variety of diced vegetables Are you brave enough to try this?! TRY F YOU DARE TRY IF YOU DARE Criadillas - bulls' testicles Braveheart butter bombs - balls of butter deep fried in Iron Bru batter Rome York City, New To do... Go on a TV tour and see where Friends, The Sopranos and Sex and the City were filmed To do... Stroll through the Villa Borghese gardens, which feature stretches of greenery, ponds filled with turtles and pony rides for the kids Visit Manhattan's Lower East Side for a juicy pastrami sub - and don't forget the gherkins to accompany your meal Romans take their coffee seriously expect to specify temperature, amount of milk and froth and the type of container Traditional veal saltimbocca (veal scallopini with ham and sage) with a side of Carciofi alla Guidea (Jewish-style artichokes) Wash it down with a local brew such as Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn Pale Ale, or Original Sin Hard Cider TRY IF YOU DARE TRY IF YOU Trippa alla Romana - stewed tripe (beef stomach) from Rome's Testaccio district Tacos de chapulines - dried grasshopper tacos To do... Paris Visit Les Puces de Saint- Ouen, the city's largest flea market, where you can buy vintage clothing and antiques Macarons from Pierre Hermé are said to be the best in the world. Try flavours like olive oil with mandarin on chocolate and foie gras When in Paris have a "Parisian" cocktail made with dry gin, vermouth and crème de cassis TRY IF YOU DARE Tastes like chicken! Cuisses de Grenouille breaded and fried frogs' legs 000 000 000