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…

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…

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…

The unforgettable evening at Koan in Copenhagen, a prestigious dining establishment boasting 2 Michelin stars, was a true culinary delight. Here, the exceptionally talented Danish chef, Kristian, who hails from Korea, skillfully weaves his cultural heritage into a tapestry of gastronomic wonder. With an innovative and distinctive approach, he takes…

Hyoteiis a traditional kaiseki restaurant located at the entrance of Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto. It also boasts 3 Michelin stars. Crossing the doorstep of Hyotei is like traveling back in time. The restaurant has been owned and operated by the same family for 450 years, with the current chef-owner, Yoshihiro…

Culinary excellence at 2 Michelin starred Tantris Maison Culinaire in Munich, a family business that’s been shaping German gastronomy scene since 1971. The listed, iconic Bauhaus building, owned by the power couple Sabine and Felix Eichbauer, has recently undergone renovations while preserving its original style both inside and out. Upon passing the…

Nestled in the picturesque village of Cartmel, L’Enclume is a culinary gem that embodies the essence of farm-to-table dining. Led by the visionary chef Simon Rogan, it is the latest restaurant in the UK to receive 3 Michelin stars and very deservedly so. At the heart of L’Enclume’s success lies…

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With its iconic wines, Burgundy and more specifically Côte d’Or, holds quite a few surprises. One of which, La Ferme de la Ruchotte, we stumbled upon last Sunday, in the form of a nine-course, vol-au-vent centred lunch, based on organic local fare including rare species of home-raised fowl. Garden to…

Lunch with a view at La Villa Madie, the newest 3 Michelin star restaurant in France headed by chef Dimitri Droisneau. The view of the sea and the pinetrees is magnificent, the cooking- even more so. Originally from the Normandy, Dimitri has worked at top restaurants in Paris such as…