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
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
Best Meals in Spain in 2022: Part 3 (Asturias and Galicia)

I dined extensively in Spain after the long and dark days of…

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The Apotheosis of Western Seafood: Elkano and Güeyu Mar

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

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

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

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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

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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

Excellent Aged California wine: Le Cigare Volant

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

1 Min Read

A Trip to Venice

The sheer utterance of this name conjures up images of romance and beauty, but not culinary treasures. This is strange because the Venetian lagoon is a very special place to…

By Vedat Milor 33 Min Read
La Madonnina del Pescatore: Traditional and Modern Seafood Dishes in Senigallia

LOCATION - HISTORY - PEOPLE - CUISINE Located at Lido…

31 Min Read
Perfect Symphony of Senses: The World of Michel Guérard

Two meals at Michel Guérard’s gastronomic restaurant in Eugénie-les-Bains put…

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Epicure – Harmony, Products and Precision

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

17 Min Read
Le Clarence: The Return of French Fine Dining?

Because the globe-trotting “influencers” have been paid to promote restaurants…

19 Min Read
Stravaganza Mediterranea

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

21 Min Read
Michelin: A Friendship That Went Sour

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

25 Min Read
A Theory of the Creation of a Dish: Part I

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

9 Min Read

Editor's Pick

Tributes to Bernard Pacaud, Part II: The Last of the Mohicans

Inconceivable these days, Bernard Pacaud began his apprenticeship with the Lyons culinary legend La Mère Brazier when he only 15…

By Jöerg Zipprick 11 Min Read
Comments on Jancis Robinson’s Comments on Turkish Wines

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

13 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…

16 Min Read

Opinion

Tributes to Bernard Pacaud, Part II: The Last of the Mohicans

Inconceivable these days, Bernard Pacaud began his apprenticeship with the…

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

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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…

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…

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