Blog / page 86 of 94
The unctuous pasta at Mario, Moscow

The unctuous pasta at Mario, Moscow

The unctuous pasta at Mario, Moscow

Some guides say that Mario (Klimashkina Ulitsa 17, tel. 495-253-6505) is the best restaurant in Moscow. I don’t know if it is the best, but the homemade taglioni with fresh truffles and cream sauce is as good as in Italy. Be prepared to open your wallet though… In fact, like…

13
Mar '07
Vogue Café, Moscow

Vogue Café, Moscow

Vogue Café, Moscow

In the beginning, I thought I should make one big post about my Moscow trip. But this city is so lavish (and paradoxical at the same time)that I’d rather post about each place separately. Vogue Café ( Kuznetsky most Ulitsa 7/9, tel. 495-623-1701) is THE place to be. Its location…

12
Mar '07
Blue Ribbon Bakery

Blue Ribbon Bakery

Blue Ribbon Bakery

Blue Ribbon restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn is like a little empire. There are 5 restaurants in total : 3 American-International and two sushi. Despite the rapid expansion, food and quality of products are the centres for this company and that is the reason why the restaurants are always full.…

28
Feb '07
Lupa, New York

Lupa, New York

Lupa, New York

Simplicity and authenticity is the secret ingredient in Italian cooking and Mario Batali knows that. The famous Babbo and it’s little sister Lupa are the restaurants that every good food lover should try. The Italian cuisine made my Mario is something totally different and unique. As I’ve said, simplicity is…

26
Feb '07
Nobu’s Black Cod Index

Nobu’s Black Cod Index

Nobu’s Black Cod Index

Nobu’s food is something I am never tired of. Out of 16 locations around the world I have dined in 9 of them (5 of which are in the United States ).« Black cod with miso sauce » – Nobu’s signature and the most popular dish which also happens to…

22
Feb '07
The Tea Time in Brown’s Hotel

The Tea Time in Brown’s Hotel

The Tea Time in Brown’s Hotel

I simply loved my tea time! Brown’s Hotel is famous for its tea time, so even if you are a guest of the hotel, you should better make a reservation. In the image below: tea sandwiches, cakes, scones and homemade jams. The scones were freshly baked and still warm. Literally…

21
Feb '07
My favourite puppy

My favourite puppy

My favourite puppy

My favourite creature in the world – the four-year-old Maltese puppy – enjoying (almost) her meal in a certain restaurant, in a certain city… (The dogs are not accepted there, so I will rather not disclose the name ….)

20
Feb '07
L’Os à Moelle

L’Os à Moelle

L’Os à Moelle

If you search for French gastronomy for small prices, L’Os à Moelle (3, rue Vasco de Gama,75015, tel 01 45 57 27 27) is where you should be heading. The obligatory menu costs €38 and contains 4 courses, cheese, plus dessert. By no means the food is not “cheap” though……

12
Feb '07
Olivia in the Printemps brasserie

Olivia in the Printemps brasserie

Olivia in the Printemps brasserie

There is nothing more sincere than the glance of a puppy asking for food… The image of Olivia (the lovely dog of Margarita). She is a professional food “asker”! As for the brasserie itself (it is located on the 6th floor of Printemps Haussmann), the place is beautiful and very…

8
Feb '07
La Villa du Havre

La Villa du Havre

La Villa du Havre

No other restaurant in France is rated as controversially as La Villa du Havre. On one hand, it has only one Michelin star and that has been going on for a while already, on the other hand, Gault Millau guide (which is as reputable as the Guide Rouge, but not…

6
Feb '07