During the daytime, Roberta’s is a pizzeria, at night – together with wood-fired pizza more elaborate dishes are served. I was there for lunch, so I didn’t have a chance to taste the evening dishes, but the thin-crust pizzas were delicious. Great atmosphere, the cool, artistic crowd- definitely worth a…

Steaks are popular in many countries around the world, but only in the USA you get steaks like this. P.S. The spring has been super busy for me, I will be back to blogging shortly.

Ushiwakamaru (136 West Houston Street,10012, tel. 212-228-4181, New York) sushi bar on West Houston is one of my best discoveries in NY this year. If you are a sushi purist like me, you will love this simple place run by Japanese chef Hideo Kuribara where the product is the king.…

Umami Burger in LA has completely changed my understanding of what a good burger should be like. In fact, it has changed my life as I will never be able to enjoy any other burgers ( other burgers than Umami to be precise.) Soft Portuguese bread, amazing beef, grilled shiitake…

For me, Eleven Madison Park is one of the most interesting New York’s fine restaurants at the moment. First, design-wise – it’s vast Art Deco-style dining room with high ceiling opens your mind for new gastronomic adventures as soon as you enter the building. Swiss-born Daniel Humm is the chef…

Despite my sceptical Momofuku Ko review, I do think that it’s great what David Chang is doing at the rest of his restaurants (which are more casual Momofuku Ssam Bar, Noodle Bar or, the latest addition, Ma Pêche). Where else you will find so many good things in one place?…

“Tuna tartare with sorrel, tomato an olives” at Eleven Madison Park , New York

Momofuku Ko coming next!

For years I considered Sushi Yasuda in New York as the benchmark for perfect sushi outside Japan, this time it was just a shadow of its former self. Everything seemed to be like always, yet the key element, the fish was much worse than previous times. The fish was dry…

Jean Georges (3*) 1 Central Park West, New York – 212 299-3900 Chef: Jean-Georges Vongerichten Ambiance and service: “Manhattan chic”, professional yet invisible service. Food? Well, I’ve written about Jean Georges before – I am still puzzled how come it has such high ratings everywhere. It is among “30 most…