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Michelin ratings in NY vs Michelin ratings in France

Since i bought the Michelin New York guide last autumn, i just had to write something about the ratings. To be short, i think the ratings for the New York restaurants are just not right. Here is an excellent article by Mike Steinberger who sums up all what i think.

Those who like food as me :) will agree that eating in most of  three , two or even one star Michelin restaurants in France, is like going to opera. Eating good and enjoying the chef's creations is art.I couldn't say the same about the Michelin rated restaurants in NY. OK, Peter Luger serves great steaks, but what it has in common with creativity ?

I recently had dinners numerous times in two  Michelin rated  restaurants in Paris and New York. One is David Bouley's Danube in Tribeca, the other - Jean Pierre Vigato's Apicius in 8th arrondissement. They both have two Michelin stars, so i found it very exciting to compare.

While  Apicius can be really called "a  culinary institution" , Danube is definitely not worth two or even one Michelin star. Of course,you will have an excellent dinner , but it will not be gourmet experience like in Apicius.

What you should not miss in Danube is the Austrian speciality " Veal Wiener Schnitzel" which is the only entree i find worth a return.

It is worth to take a cab during  the evening rush hours from uptown to Tribeca (If you live in NY, you know what it means) to have dinner in Danube. But this delicious Wiener Schnitzel is not worth two Michelin stars!

Really cool link!

Many people hate flying, but this link http://www.airlinemeals.net/ is for those who adore being high in the sky.What is more, they even take pictures of not always good and usually not generous(!) airlines meals! There are thousands of various airlines' meals in the database which you can easily search. Its a great resource if you have booked a flight on a new airline and want to know what culinary creations are waiting for you!

Vilnius

Without any questions, the most interesting city to visit in Lithuania is Vilnius, the capital.
The best time to visit Vilnius is roughly from April to October. You will not enjoy the city when its freezing.
Vilnius architecture is one of the most beautiful in the world and it is the biggest asset of this city. There is even a definition of baroque architecture called "Vilnius Baroque". Most of the old town is "car free"  , so it is a real pleasure to walk around and sit in the outside cafés. The center is also "internet friendly" as many cafés have wifi.