Tag Archives: French

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon – the HK “franchise” with some screaming chefs (2*)

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon Hong Kong – a lesson in how not to make use of an open kitchen / humiliate your staff Continue reading →

Amber in Central – lollipops and fun French (2*)

28 Dec ’10

I’ve become over wordy recently. It is because what I really enjoy is what underlies food; the culture, the history and the people (never mind the ingredients). However, sometimes it is simplier than that (and especially when I am in … Continue reading →

Caprice in the Four Seasons – a true Hong Kong 3* Michelin

9 Dec ’10

Caprice in the Four Seasons – one of Hong Kong’s 3* Michelin restaurants and… well really rather good. Continue reading →

Restaurant Review: Eastside Inn in Smithfields (or my last meal in London)

23 Jul ’10

One of the best things about leaving London was that it gave me an excuse to meet up for expensive meals with great friends. Obviously as I was leaving London money was no object and I had to go to … Continue reading →

Restaurant Review: Le Chateaubriand in Paris

28 May ’10

Let’s get something out of the way. Le Chateaubriand is not the 11th best restaurant in the world. For Restaurant Magazine to assert such things is a flotilla of crap. However, coming from a Top 50 list that gave Momofuku Ssam Bar … Continue reading →

Nomiya in the Palais de Tokyo in Paris

19 May ’10

I went to Paris expecting to have one great meal and one good view. The great meal at Le Chateaubriand (now the 11th best restaurant in the world according to Restaurant Magazine and the subject of my next post) and the … Continue reading →

Restaurant Review: Bistro Bruno Loubet at the Zetter in Farringdon

27 Feb ’10

I thought I had better blog my breakfast/ brunch at Bruno Loubet’s new bistro at the Zetter this morning as otherwise I wouldn’t be able to remember it. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy it but just that I … Continue reading →

Restaurant Review: Galvin Cafe de Luxe with a jealous glimpse of Galvin La Chapelle in Spitalfields

25 Jan ’10

Have you ever gone to a restaurant and asked for the “menu” and just been given the menu? I used to go to Galvin Bistro de Luxe a fair bit and they have always had a “menu“. Having read all … Continue reading →

Restaurant Review: Gordon Ramsay at Hospital Road (3*)

16 Dec ’09

Bring out small bit of meat or fish, pour sauce, speak franglais, repeat 7 times, bring out bill for 1,000. End. Price – £1,000 for 3 heads Address – 68 Royal Hospital Road London, SW3 4HP (+44 20 7352 4441)