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 small venue on the ground floor of a residential building.…

By Carola Sitjas I Bosch 69 Min Read
Revisiting Passard’s L’Arpège – Intermittently Brilliant and Unwrought

Is there a French chef of the 21st century who has done…

18 Min Read
Epicure – Harmony, Products and Precision

Neo-nouvelle cuisine is what can be seen as the logical progression of…

17 Min Read
Niko Romito’s Reale: A Puzzling Experience

I went to Chef Romito’s Reale with the highest expectations and left…

8 Min Read
A Trip to Venice

The sheer utterance of this name conjures up images of romance and…

33 Min Read
Vedat Milor 55 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

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Articles on Food

26 Articles

Comments on Jancis Robinson’s Comments on Turkish Wines

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

13 Min Read

Is Turkish Wine on Par with World Standards?

A Turkish entrepreneur and wine educator has been inviting some…

52 Min Read

Spanish Red Wines (September – December 2014)

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

4 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 Italy: superb fresh seafood at Alla Testiere in Venice, some of the best charcuterie from cinta senese pork…

By Vedat Milor 22 Min Read
Coda: An Overpriced, Overhyped Experience with Overwhelming Sweetness

THE LOCATION Located on a dimly lit street in Neukölln,…

69 Min Read
The Apotheosis of Western Seafood: Elkano and Güeyu Mar

It is probable that neither Abel of Güeyu Mar, nor…

12 Min Read
Osteria alle Testiere

The seafood of Venice and the Adriatic coast to the…

11 Min Read
Best Meals in Spain in 2022: Part 1 (Madrid)

I dined extensively in Spain after the long and dark…

15 Min Read
Michelin: A Friendship That Went Sour

I started serious dining out in 1986 when I had a fellowship…

25 Min Read
Paul Bocuse: Larger than Life

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

9 Min Read
Chef Guy Gateau Recalls Joël Robuchon

It is nbsp no wonder that I revere Guy Gateau. In a…

4 Min Read
Stravaganza Mediterranea

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

21 Min Read

Editor's Pick

Joie de Vivre – A History of Istanbul Meyhanes

Before La Belle Époque was ushered in during the late 19th century, Istanbul was one of the most alluring “metropolitan”…

By Yavuz Saç Tan Morgül 52 Min Read
Dining in the Bay Area, Part One: Introduction

As a dining destination, the Bay Area had never really interested me.…

9 Min Read
Is Turkish Wine on Par with World Standards?

A Turkish entrepreneur and wine educator has been inviting some Masters of…

52 Min Read

Opinion

Form Swallows Function: The Tyranny of Tasting Menus

Tasting menus have played a major part in the debasement…

Tête de Cuvée: Inside the Head of the Talented Sommelier Michele Smith

Nothing has shaped my thinking and…

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…

69 Min Read

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…

81 Min Read

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…

12 Min Read

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…

68 Min Read

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…

43 Min Read

Clandestino Susci Bar: A Dining Experience on the Riviera del Conero

LOCATION Located in the Bay of Portonovo, about 45 km south of La Madonnina, in the province of Ancona (Le…

16 Min Read

La Madonnina del Pescatore: Traditional and Modern Seafood Dishes in Senigallia

LOCATION - HISTORY - PEOPLE - CUISINE Located at Lido di Marzocca in Senigallia (Ancona, Le Marche), on a beach…

31 Min Read

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).…

35 Min Read

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

17 Min Read

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

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

10 Min Read

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…

9 Min Read

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…

7 Min Read

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…

6 Min Read