Gourmet
Wine Journal
Since the dressing I usually make for our Thanksgiving turkey is a sausage and Bell’s Poultry Seasoning blend with lots of sauteed onions and celery, relatively robust red wines work...
Read MoreThis is the third time I have eaten at this restaurant in Hong Kong (they also have other venues in both China and Japan), which was founded in 1948 and...
Read MoreIn 1998, I had probably the best dim sum of my life at this beautiful, historic restaurant (which is essentially like a private club) in Central Hong Kong. I have...
Read MoreFriends from New York, in addition to Dr. Big J, who I hadn’t seen in quite a while, came to lunch, and so we pulled out all the stops. The...
Read MoreOnce again Chef Cindy Wolf showed her mastery of fish, sauces, soups and deep-frying in her impeccable, remarkably consistent and always brilliant manner. At this dinner, we had some very...
Read MoreThis was an interesting tasting looking at two great vintages for the house of Chapoutier. The food was also wonderful, my favorite dish being the generous omelette with the first...
Read MoreLong time readers know L’Ami Louis is my favorite restaurant in the world, but I always feel I need to provide the caveat that this is a simple restaurant where...
Read MoreWhen I am not traveling, I can’t get through a week without going to Vito’s Café. The food continues to go from strength to strength with Chef Luca (originally from...
Read MoreI reported on this wonderful discovery last year. Le Mangevins Bistro is across the street from Le Pavillon hotel in Tain l’Hermitage, and less than a block away from the...
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