When I asked my daughter if she could pick any place in the world to see she chose Paris. A city hopelessly entwined with the collective consciousness of postcard stereotypes and cartoon romanticism. Both deeply longed for in my…
Pineapple and Pearls – May 8th, 2018
May 14, 2018
I was visiting Washington DC for a couple of nights and chef Aaron Silverman’s two Michelin starred Pineapple and Pearls came highly recommended. The website is a bit mysterious with no sample menu and very few photos. The restaurant…
Alinea – February 10, 2018
February 21, 2018
Alinea had been at the top of my list for years now. I’m drawn to surprising molecular presentations and Grant has a reputation for deep concepts. It’s always dangerous to have such high expectations which have disappointed me in the…
From trdelníky to goulash: the hunt for traditional Czech food in Prague.
February 5, 2018
Umodre Kachnicky Restaurant specializing in duck. I chose the tasting menu. The Hemingway Bar The Chili…
Alexandre – December 12, 2017
February 4, 2018
Alexandre Alexandre was a very happy surprise. I was in Brussels unexpectedly for a few days and ran across Alexandre online while looking for a nice dinner spot. My intuition did not let me down. A fantastic meal. Every course…
La Degustation – August 11, 2016
February 3, 2018
La Degustation The majority of my time in Prague was spent eating duck, goulash, and other hardy tradition food along with an endless selection of amazing beer but I was very excited to make the pilgrimage to such a great…
The Ledbury – July 15, 2015
February 1, 2018
The Ledbury – London When I was last in London I took my daughter to Brett Graham’s amazing restaurant. The Ledbury had not been on my radar but quickly stood out as one of the best restaurants in London. Creative…