Tacos, Tradition, and the Michelin Money Machine
The only thing that distinguishes El Califa de Leon by sight, is the guy whose sole function is to take the cash. Few taquerias splooge on such a luxury, but…
Tacos, Tradition, and the Michelin Money Machine
The only thing that distinguishes El Califa de Leon by sight, is…
Da Vittorio: Unforgettable Flavors and Warm Hospitality
Da Vittorio: Unforgettable Flavors and Warm Hospitality
Patrizia: A Young Chef’s Magical Italian Table
Located in the heart of Modena (Emilia-Romagna), at the foot of the…
Menorca Restaurants: Sa Llagosta and Others
CIUTADELLA In October my wife and I spent four nights in this…
Ca L’Enric: More than the Woodcock Menu
Ca l’Enric makes me think of the cold, game, mushrooms, the forest floor, and savoury truffle. Their fireplace and the woodcock spring to mind. It transports me to a rural…
Clandestino Susci Bar: A Dining Experience on the Riviera del Conero
LOCATION Located in the Bay of Portonovo, about 45 km south of…
Dining in the Bay Area, Part One: Introduction
As a dining destination, the Bay Area had never really interested me.…
Michelin: A Friendship That Went Sour
I started serious dining out in 1986 when I had a fellowship…
One Part Genius To One Part Hype: Nouvelle Cuisine Française Clarified
The term “Nouvelle Cuisine” is not as new as one might think.…
Paul Bocuse: Larger than Life
When a living legend is no longer living, the air immediately after…
Editor's Pick
Le Calandre and Da Vittorio: The Two Best Restaurants in Italy
Following our trip to Alba, we had four more outstanding meals in Italy: superb fresh seafood at Alla Testiere in…
Menorca Restaurants: Sa Llagosta and Others
CIUTADELLA In October my wife and I spent four nights in this…
2017 Hatzidakis Cuvee No. 15, Santorini Assyrtiko
Vedat Milor’s review of 2017 Hatzidakis Cuvee No. 15, Santorini Assyrtiko
Opinion
La Madonnina del Pescatore: Traditional and Modern Seafood Dishes in Senigallia
LOCATION - HISTORY - PEOPLE - CUISINE Located at Lido…
Tacos, Tradition, and the Michelin Money Machine
The only thing that distinguishes El Califa de Leon by sight, is the guy whose sole function is to take…
Da Vittorio: Unforgettable Flavors and Warm Hospitality
Da Vittorio: Unforgettable Flavors and Warm Hospitality
Patrizia: A Young Chef’s Magical Italian Table
Located in the heart of Modena (Emilia-Romagna), at the foot of the Ghirlandina—the bell tower of Modena Cathedral—Patrizia is the…
The Inspiration in No-culinary Elements as a Starting Point for the Creative Process
INTRODUCTION Last February, I visited Patrizia, run by Tommaso Zoboli, who offers thematic menus at his restaurant in Modena. The…
Table Bruno Verjus: Culinary Philosophy in Action
I can’t recall when I first started paying attention to Bruno Verjus, but I do remember that the menu used…
Le Pré Catelan: Refined Elegance in the Heart of Paris
Without being a restaurant I was particularly eager to visit at the time—or rather, preferring to go to other restaurants…
Menorca Restaurants: Sa Llagosta and Others
CIUTADELLA In October my wife and I spent four nights in this beautiful island. We have been fortunate to receive…
Mugaritz: A Critical Farewell to a Lost Culinary Vision
My relationship with Mugaritz is contradictory and somewhat masochistic. I’ve always liked and been interested in it, though I must…
Elkano: A Global Grilling Icon from Getaria
How did Elkano's grill become so famous? Why do we find restaurants in the middle of London offering Elkano's turbot,…
The Service Of The Fish
I am a proponent of cooking fish whole. However, after having cooked, served, and eaten a wide variety of fish,…
Coda: An Overpriced, Overhyped Experience with Overwhelming Sweetness
THE LOCATION Located on a dimly lit street in Neukölln, a neighborhood in the south of Berlin, Coda is a…
Between Legacy and Reality: In-Depth Dining Experience at Cracco in Galleria
Today, the review will be about the restaurant of Carlo Cracco, one of Italy's most renowned chefs. But before diving…
Eleven Madison Park: The Triumph of Vegan Fine Dining
Eleven Madison Park is the only Michelin three-star restaurant whose menu is exclusively vegan. Before the pandemic, it was not…
Ernst: Discovering the Essence of Japanese Cuisine in Berlin’s Hidden Corner
THE LOCATION Located in the Wedding neighborhood of Berlin, in the Mitte district, Ernst is a small restaurant with just…
When Innovation Overshadows Taste: The Aponiente Experience Disappoints
Since 2015, Aponiente has been located next to the train station in El Puerto de Santa María (Cadiz). Specifically, it…