Lasagne al pesto was my biggest discovery when visiting Liguria. The one I’ve had at Da U Batti restaurant (2 Via Jacopo Ruffini, Santa Margherita Ligure, tel. 0185 287570‎) was a complete opposite to lasagne I’ve known before. Perfectly al dente pasta sheets with freshly made al pesto sauce, sprinkled…

If I had to choose only one restaurant on the French Riviera, it would probably be Tetou (Avenue des Frères Roustan, Golfe-Juan, 06220; tel. 04 93 63 71 16 ). I know I am repeating myself, but the bouillabaisse (so as the rouille sauce that goes with it, pictured above)…

If you pass by this tiny Japanese restaurant in the 16th, you might not even notice it. The exterior and interior of Juan ( 144 rue de la Pompe, 75116 Paris, tel. 0147274351 ) are typically Japanese, very discrete and minimalist. When I sat down at one of the four tables…

Images of sophisticated Ligurian cuisine (and the unique view of Portofino bay) at Splendido hotel restaurant La Terrazza.

Le Pré Catelan is one of my favorite 3 Michelin starred restaurant in Paris. Located in Bois de Boulogne, it is just ten minutes drive from the city (16th arrondissement is the closest). The restaurant is housed in a Napoleon III style pavilion, it’s opulent interior was renovated few years ago.…

One of the most beautiful desserts I’ve seen and tasted. More pictures form Le Pré Catelan will follow…

La Colombe d’Or is a legendary auberge located in a charming Saint-Paul de Vence village in Provence. The hotel/restaurant is especially famous for its impressive art collection (Artists used to pay their bills with paintings or sculptures.) After the second world war, La Colombe d’Or turned into a jet-set gathering…

Provencal products, especially vegetables and herbs are the main focus at Alain Ducasse restaurant Le Louis XV in Monaco. Maybe the restaurant’s plates are gold plated and the sumptuous interior is anything but modern, the cooking is contemporary and light. The menu reflects Mediterranean and Provencal cooking traditions and is…

“Yankee burger” at Bar Boulud, Mandarin Oriental is the best burger I’ve had so far in London. Juicy beef patty, tomato, lettuce, sweet onions, pickles and homemade sesame bun.

Japanese tapas and sushi restaurant Dinings is a perfect example of when a student surpasses his master. Dining’s chef used to work at Nobu, so you will find many Nobu inspired dishes, but there are plenty of new creations such as various tapas or contemporary sushi. Seared Wagyu beef sushi topped with…