Most of the best and the most authentic places in Ibiza are closed in January, except for Sa Nansa (Avenida 8 D’Agost, 27, 07800 Eivissa,tel. +34 971 31 87 50), traditional seafood and rice restaurant, where you can eat all year round. The place is owned by a lovely couple,…

Rarely does a new opening thrill me as much as did Hexagone today, new restaurant by 33 year old Mathieu Pacaud, whose father is the legendary chef of 3 Michelin starred L’Ambroisie. Located in a vast, atypical space for a Parisian restaurant in the 16th arrondissement, Hexagon serves delicious modern…

The team of the newly opened oyster bar by Guy Savoy were nice enough to accept an order from across the street- artichoke soup and brioche with truffles ( still warm), the legendary dish by Guy Savoy, I could never say no. L’Huitrade: 13 rue Troyon, 75017, Paris

This was certainly not my favourite tempura I’ve ever had (my all-time favourite is 7 Chome Kyoboshi), but still better than any tempura outside of Japan. I love how Japanese are able to perfectionize anything from growing melons to frying vegetables in some batter, which actually end up tasting so…

Zaiyu Hasegawa is a superstar among foreign travellers and chefs eating out in Tokyo. The reason why is simple – he and his wife Emi- san are friendly and accessible people. In the secretive city like Tokyo, where sometimes you have to be introduced or accompanied by a Japanese speaker…

Ibai (Calle de Getaria, 15, 20005 San Sebastián, Spain; tel. +34 943 42 87 64 ) is one of those little known, “gem” restaurants, foodies dream to discover one day. With no Michelin stars and hard to book, Ibai is considered by some, as one the best, if not the…

Just arrived to San Sebastian film festival to attend the official Foodies documentary screening this evening. I am trying to squeeze in some meals during the very short time I am here and yesterday’s visit to Kaia Kaipe was more than worth the thirty minutes drive from San Sebastian. It…

Juan ( 144 Rue de la Pompe, 75016 Paris, tel. +33 1 47 27 43 51) is a hidden pearl of Japanese cuisine in the French capital. The pocket-size restaurant is typically Japanese. It’s owner-chef Tadahiko Kinjo is the one who chops, slices, cooks and serves. The fare is simple, but…

One of my favourite Milanese dishes is risotto al salto, made by pan-frying leftover saffron risotto with a little of butter and some grated Parmigiano Reggiano. And where can you find it better than at a simple, traditional, family-owned trattoria like La Bettola di Piero (Via Orti, 17, 20122 Milano,…

I think half of this croissant with peach jam filling at Sant Ambroeus café in Milan is pure butter, the other half – pure pleasure. As for the cappuccino… Oh well, coffee is just one of the bunch of things Italians know how to do better… ( like shoes for example!)…