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.…

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…

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…

Lunch at Eric Frechon’s restaurant at Le Bristol hotel in Paris – French cooking tradition at it’s best.

Ravioli of spring onion, lime, broad bean and mint purée at 2 Michelin stars Hibiscus restaurant is one of the most memorable dishes I’ve had recently. The acidity of the lime is so strong it is almost shocking. Then there is the freshness of mint, onions and broad beans flavours.…

Reservation at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal must be the hardest to get in London or maybe even Europe at the moment. When I called there I was told there were no availabilities until June. So I asked my hotel concierge to put me on their waiting list for the three…