Bagá: Avant-Garde Flavors and Emotional Journey in the Heart of Jaén, Spain

I left Bagá unable to express in words all that Pedro Sánchez's cuisine made me feel. It took me 17 months to feel ready to explain it in writing and…

By Carola Sitjas I Bosch 73 Min Read
Osteria alle Testiere

The seafood of Venice and the Adriatic coast to the south is…

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Austrian White Wines (September – December 2014)

In this brief article, I will review the following wines: 1993 Nikolaihof…

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Joshua Skenes’s Saison, Part II

Joshua Skenes is one of the few chefs, not only in the…

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A Theory of the Creation of a Dish: Part I

Food has the power to nourish not only our bodies but also…

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Vedat Milor 53 Articles
My obsession with exquisite products and wines with character developed…
Robert Brown 13 Articles
When I was born, I was destined to dine. When…

Wine Reviews

8 Articles

Articles on Food

26 Articles

Excellent Aged California wine: Le Cigare Volant

Both of these wines have been offered to me, courtesy…

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Is Turkish Wine on Par with World Standards?

A Turkish entrepreneur and wine educator has been inviting some…

52 Min Read

Comments on Jancis Robinson’s Comments on Turkish Wines

Less than a month ago, the renowned wine writer, Jancis…

13 Min Read

Spanish Red Wines (September – December 2014)

In this brief article, I will review the following wines:…

4 Min Read

A Trip to Alba: Not Only Good Truffles

Main courses are equally successful at Da Renzo. Roasted suckling pig with balsamic vinegar is as good as one can get in Spain (say;at Zuberoa) and the pork is the…

By Vedat Milor 13 Min Read
Joshua Skenes’s Saison, Part II

Joshua Skenes is one of the few chefs, not only…

13 Min Read
French Haute Cuisine: Dead or Alive? Reflections on L’Ambroisie and Le Cinq

Sensationalism and marketing gimmicks aside, is it true that the…

19 Min Read
High End French Gastronomy is Alive and Well in Germany: Part 1 (Waldhotel Sonnora)

Vedat Milor welcomes you to a gastronomic journey celebrating the…

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Kinch’s Product-Oriented Cuisine: A Recent Visit to Manresa

I met chef David Kinch in late 1990s, but I…

10 Min Read
A Search for Authenticity: Uliassi and Casa Marcial

How can one justify talking about these two seemingly very different restaurants…

25 Min Read
Gastromondiale’s Madeleines of 2018

Gastromondiale, we are moved by dishes that entice our senses and only…

29 Min Read
French Haute Cuisine: Dead or Alive? Reflections on L’Ambroisie and Le Cinq

Sensationalism and marketing gimmicks aside, is it true that the Haute Cuisine…

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The Society of the Illusionists: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List

Once a year in the early spring, the restaurant world holds the…

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Stravaganza Mediterranea

The participants in the event included Albert Adrià of elBulli, Andoni Luis…

21 Min Read

Editor's Pick

Best Meals in Scandinavia in 2022: Part 2 (Stockholm)

I dined at various restaurants in Copenhagen and Stockholm after the long and dark days of the pandemic. This particular…

By Vedat Milor 9 Min Read
Thoughts on New German Cuisine and a recent dinner Werneckhof by Geisel

The high-end cuisine in most of the German speaking parts of Europe…

9 Min Read
Le Calandre and Da Vittorio: The Two Best Restaurants in Italy

Following our trip to Alba, we had four more outstanding meals in…

22 Min Read

Opinion

Paul Bocuse: Larger than Life

When a living legend is no longer living, the air…

Greece’s Wine Modernism

Greek wine might be experiencing global…

Bagá: Avant-Garde Flavors and Emotional Journey in the Heart of Jaén, Spain

I left Bagá unable to express in words all that Pedro Sánchez's cuisine made me feel. It took me 17…

73 Min Read

Uliassi: A Culinary Journey Through Sea, Game, and Innovation in Senigallia, Italy

Uliassi is located in Senigallia, in the province of Ancona (Le Marche), at the level of Florence and Zadar (Croatia).…

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Christian Bau’s Victor’s Fine Dining: A Culinary Journey of Balance, Flavor, and Innovation

High End French Gastronomy is Alive and Well in Germany: Part 3

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Claus-Peter Lumpp at Bareiss: Mastering the Art of Culinary Variations

High End French Gastronomy is Alive and Well in Germany: Part 2

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Nomicos: A Disappointing Meal with Many Problems

In his review, Vedat Milor recounts a disappointing dining experience at Nomicos. From the letdown of a promising "Menu Truffe"…

4 Min Read

Quality in Every Bite: Table by Bruno Verjus

Discovering Table by Bruno Verjus is like entering a world where everything is about top-notch quality in food. In this…

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Assiette Champenoise and Its Gastronomic Highs and Pies

In his comprehensive review, Vedat Milor delves into the peaks and valleys of his culinary experience at Assiette Champenoise, a…

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Between Brilliance and Bland: Deconstructing Guy Savoy’s Three-Star Experience

Embarking on a culinary journey at Guy Savoy's renowned establishment is an experience steeped in history and gastronomic prestige. Having…

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Plénitude: Navigating Arnaud Donckele’s Culinary Journeys

Embark on a gastronomic journey through the renowned Plénitude, located within the Cheval Blanc hotel in Paris, as acclaimed chef…

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Maison Lameloise: Tradition Lightened by Eric Pras, but Where’s the Culinary Spark?

After a 30-year hiatus, my wife and I revisited Lameloise, a renowned restaurant now under the guidance of chef Eric…

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Tales from Le Cinq: Navigating the Flavors of Excellence and a Few Potholes

In this review, Chef Christian Le Squer's culinary prowess shines as he continues to impress diners at Le Cinq with…

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High End French Gastronomy is Alive and Well in Germany: Part 1 (Waldhotel Sonnora)

Vedat Milor welcomes you to a gastronomic journey celebrating the legacy of the late Chef Helmut Thieltges and the seamless…

15 Min Read

A Theory of the Creation of a Dish: Part II

Food has the power to nourish not only our bodies but also our souls. For many, the experience of dining…

41 Min Read

Best Meals in Scandinavia in 2022: Part 2 (Stockholm)

I dined at various restaurants in Copenhagen and Stockholm after the long and dark days of the pandemic. This particular…

9 Min Read

A Theory of the Creation of a Dish: Part I

Food has the power to nourish not only our bodies but also our souls. For many, the experience of dining…

9 Min Read