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Le Pré Catelan revisited

Le Pré Catelan revisited

Le Pré Catelan revisited

As I expected the dinner in Le Pré Catelan was flawless like last time. The only problem was that the autumn menu didn’t differ that much from the spring menu. Also, the choices in the menu were quite small, so unless you want to eat the same dishes every time,…

5
Nov '07
Manresa – the temple of New American gastronomy

Manresa – the temple of New American gastronomy

Manresa – the temple of New American gastronomy

As expected, the dinner in Manresa (Los Gatos) was sensational. Everything was flawless – how can it not be? Manresa is on the top of the list of OAD’s “50 Most Recommended Restaurants” and the publicity it has been receiving is more than positive (Chuckeats posts ). A dinner in…

12
Sep '07
Coi, San Francisco

Coi, San Francisco

Coi, San Francisco

I have never felt so light after 11-course dinner. Organic gastronomy. This is how I would describe the cooking of Danniel Patterson at Coi restaurant in San Francisco. I really begin to like the New American cuisine – unconditional freshness and quality, respect to the ingredients and intelligence… In archaic…

8
Sep '07
L’Oustau de Baumanière Provençal authenticity

L’Oustau de Baumanière Provençal authenticity

L’Oustau de Baumanière Provençal authenticity

What a nice place to dine on a hot summer night. L’Oustau de Baumanière has two Michelin stars and an exceptional location – the medieval Le Baux de Provence village is named as “one the most beautiful villages in the world”. And those contrasting Provençal landscapes that can take your…

20
Aug '07
The dish that made my evening

The dish that made my evening

The dish that made my evening

“Lamb confit, shredded and rolled in its crust”. A delicious Morrocan inspired dish by one-star Michelin chef Xavier Mathieu, from Hostellerie Le Phebus in Gordes. I didn’t find the rest of his cooking that inspiring though- it lacked consistency… But this dish was a perfection…

18
Jul '07
Restaurant de Bacon – a “must” of Antibes

Restaurant de Bacon – a “must” of Antibes

Restaurant de Bacon – a “must” of Antibes

Restaurant de Bacon located in the old Antibes is another Tetou style fish restaurant that should be “a must” if one happens to be in that area. Like Tetou, Restaurant de Bacon is all about the long history of seafood preparation and remarkable quality products. In fact, it’s all about…

3
Jul '07
Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence – praises to Italian gastronomy

Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence – praises to Italian gastronomy

Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence – praises to Italian gastronomy

There must be a good reason why Enoteca Pinchiorri has three Michelin stars and is among The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. (As I’ve mentioned before I don’t trust this particular list very much, but, still, such surveys can be good indicators.) Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence is like L’Ambroisie in Paris…

21
Jun '07
The ingenuity of Le Pré Catelan

The ingenuity of Le Pré Catelan

The ingenuity of Le Pré Catelan

I have a new favourite chef in Paris and his name is Frédéric Anton. It’s not that I didn’t know him- he used to be a frequent Joel Robuchon’s guest in Gourmet TV (I was a big fan!), which is unfortunately not airing anymore. Frédéric Anton definitely stood out from…

20
May '07
Cabaña Las Lilas, Buenos Aires

Cabaña Las Lilas, Buenos Aires

Cabaña Las Lilas, Buenos Aires

It’s one day I am in Buenos Aires and I absolutely love it. It is not exactly how I imagined though – Buenos Aires is very European. Of course, I knew that it is the most European city in South America, but, still, I thought it will be something like…

8
May '07
Senderens

Senderens

Senderens

Alain Senderens- one more French chef that has transformed his three Michelin stars restaurant Lucas Carton to a cheaper and more relaxed place that carries his name. Of course, since its reopening Senderens has been on my wish list, but considering that it is always full and that I rarely…

12
Apr '07