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 expert advice prior to our trip. Specifically, we relied on…
2020 Prieure-Roch Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes
2020 Prieure-Roch Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes
Drinking the Past
Hegel, a 19th century German philosopher, thought history only makes sense retrospectively,…
A Brief Review of DRC Richebourg, Leroy Musigny and Some Other Wines
I will provide a brief review of the wines that I drank…
Hedone: Towards the Peak of Gastronomy
A recent meal there in April 2017 moved me sufficiently to write…
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 say I’ve always preferred to space my visits more than…
A Search for Authenticity: Uliassi and Casa Marcial
How can one justify talking about these two seemingly very different restaurants…
One Part Genius To One Part Hype: Nouvelle Cuisine Française Clarified
The term “Nouvelle Cuisine” is not as new as one might think.…
Stravaganza Mediterranea
The participants in the event included Albert Adrià of elBulli, Andoni Luis…
Michelin Gets Caught Red-Handed in Korea: An Unfolding Saga
Since the time that the Guide Michelin commissioned in 2015 a guide…
Tributes to Bernard Pacaud, Part I: The Silence of the L’Ambroisie
In terms of experiencing this Age d’Or de la Gastronomie, which is…
Editor's Pick
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"…
Claus-Peter Lumpp at Bareiss: Mastering the Art of Culinary Variations
High End French Gastronomy is Alive and Well in Germany: Part 2
2005 Podere Il Carnasciale Il Caberlot
Vedat Milor on 2005 Podere Il Carnasciale Il Caberlot
Opinion
The Society of the Illusionists: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List
Once a year in the early spring, the restaurant world…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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).…
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
Claus-Peter Lumpp at Bareiss: Mastering the Art of Culinary Variations
High End French Gastronomy is Alive and Well in Germany: Part 2