Ura: Japanese Hospitality in Miami

Ura: Japanese Hospitality in Miami

Miami is about to get just a little closer to Japan with the upcoming opening of Ura, a 1700 square-foot members-only club led by renowned Tokyo sushi master, Hidefumi Namba. Meaning “back” or “reverse side” in Japanese, Ura aims to offer a one-of-a-kind experience combining Japanese aesthetics, relaxation, and entertainment,…

11
Jul
Topic: Restaurant reviews
Saddle in Madrid

Saddle in Madrid

Saddle in Madrid

One of my favorite dining experiences recently was at the one Michelin-starred Saddlein Madrid, which now occupies the former location of the renowned Jockey restaurant. Jockey, a historical landmark in Spain’s gastronomic, political, and cultural scene, operated from 1945 to 2012 under Clolado Cortés, who revolutionized hospitality by prioritizing the…

19
Apr
Celebrating Japanese scallops at Roketsu, Europe’s best kaiseki restaurant

Celebrating Japanese scallops at Roketsu, Europe’s best kaiseki restaurant

Celebrating Japanese scallops at Roketsu, Europe’s best kaiseki restaurant

Scallops are often defined by their unique visual beauty, shape and distinct colour duo, and found within a pearly sheened shell, which can be used to make ornaments and the like. Yet they are also abundant in nutrients, rich in protein as well as vitamin B12 and minerals and low…

3
Mar
l’Hôtel de Ville Crissier

l’Hôtel de Ville Crissier

l’Hôtel de Ville Crissier

Nestled near Lausanne, restaurant l’Hôtel de Ville Crissier, affectionately known as “Crissier,” has been defining the standard since achieving three Michelin stars under the helm of chef Frédy Girardet back in 1994. Founded in 1955 by Frédy’s parents, it upholds a tradition steeped in classic French cuisine but elevates it…

21
Feb
La Bouitte, Alpine Elegance

La Bouitte, Alpine Elegance

La Bouitte, Alpine Elegance

By elevating traditional, warming and often rugged, mountain cooking to the heights of Michelin 3-stars, father and son duo René and Maxime Meilleur, live up to their name, which in French means the best. La Bouitte in Les Menuires, in the French Alpine Savoie region proposes such interpretations as their…

9
Feb
Pizza tasting at Pepe in Grani 

Pizza tasting at Pepe in Grani 

Pizza tasting at Pepe in Grani 

Pizza tasting at Pepe in Grani by Franco Pepe, one the greatest pizzaiolos in the world. Imagine diving into a pizza-tasting extravaganza at Pepe in Grani, guided by none other than the pizza virtuoso himself, Franco Pepe. This isn’t your average dining experience – it’s a journey through flavors curated by…

13
Nov '23
A Taste of Kyoto in Paris: The Culinary Heritage of Cha Kaiseki Akiyoshi

A Taste of Kyoto in Paris: The Culinary Heritage of Cha Kaiseki Akiyoshi

A Taste of Kyoto in Paris: The Culinary Heritage of Cha Kaiseki Akiyoshi

When you dine at Cha Kaiseki Akiyoshi in Paris, you are not only experiencing a world-class kaiseki meal but also a piece of Kyoto’s rich culinary history. This prestigious restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Yuichiro Akiyoshi, who brings with him a decade of training and expertise from Kyoto’s renowned…

24
Oct '23
Le Gabriel by Jérôme Banctel: A Culinary Journey Inspired by Brittany and Beyond

Le Gabriel by Jérôme Banctel: A Culinary Journey Inspired by Brittany and Beyond

Le Gabriel by Jérôme Banctel: A Culinary Journey Inspired by Brittany and Beyond

Le Gabriel by Jérôme Banctel, the 2 Michelin starred restaurant at La Reserve hotel in Paris. Originally from Brittany, chef Banctel draws inspiration from the seas and the terroir of his native region as well as from his extensive travels, notably in Turkey. Before opening Le Gabriel in 2015, Jérome…

24
Oct '23
Late summer colours and flavours at Le Doyenné

Late summer colours and flavours at Le Doyenné

Late summer colours and flavours at Le Doyenné

Late summer colours and flavours at Le Doyenné, a restaurant, a guest house, and a farm one hour drive from Paris. Nestled in the former stables of the historic Château de Saint-Vrain, the location holds a special artistic significance as the site where renowned sculptors Niki de Saint Phalle and…

12
Oct '23
Chef Daisuke Hayashi’s Yōshoku Creations at Roketsu London

Chef Daisuke Hayashi’s Yōshoku Creations at Roketsu London

Chef Daisuke Hayashi’s Yōshoku Creations at Roketsu London

Yōshoku (洋食, western food) is a style of Japanese cuisine based, as you may have guessed, on Western cooking. Think egg sandwiches or …ahem …”British” curry and rice ( Kareraisu ) or Hambagu (Hamburger Steak) or spaghetti with tomato sauce known as Napolitan. Dishes that are well worth exploring as…

22
Sep '23
Antwerp’s Botanic Sanctuary: Gert de Mangeleer’s Hertog Jan

Antwerp’s Botanic Sanctuary: Gert de Mangeleer’s Hertog Jan

Antwerp’s Botanic Sanctuary: Gert de Mangeleer’s Hertog Jan

Highlights from Hertog Jan, a culinary haven located in Antwerp and helmed by the renowned Belgian chef, Gert de Mangeleer. Gert, widely regarded as one of the most talented chefs of his generation, is no stranger to culinary acclaim. He previously operated a 3 Michelin-starred restaurant near Bruges before embarking…

14
Sep '23