Andrea Aprea – Milan

Andrea Aprea – Milan

Is it bad for me to say that I do not really remember this restaurant? In a sense that it should have left a lasting impression. This does not often happen to me at two-star level, but this one really did get lost in the wind. There are times when chefs try so hard to...
Horto – Milan

Horto – Milan

Norbert Niederkofler has bought his cuisine to Milan, quite an exciting opening for the city. He is thinking always about the environment and has a strong stance on this throughout all his restaurants. The ingredients are local, the kitchen is zero waste in all the...
The Holland – London

The Holland – London

I took a stroll around Kensington today and wandered in for a leisurely lunch at The Holland. This is a family owned, charming neighbourhood pub, that is serving not your usual average ‘pub food’, instead they have a chef behind (And in front) of the operation, who...
Smokestak – London

Smokestak – London

It is a bit of a tight squeeze in here, and the music is not on point… But eating in this place makes me want to fire up my barbecue and try to come a little bit close to the level the chefs are achieving. Their barbecue skills caught my attention. To elaborate, it...
Pavyllon – Paris

Pavyllon – Paris

This is one of my regulars when in Paris, it is always consistent every time we visit, and they are open till late for a late-night feast if you prefer. Having a kitchen stay open without any fuss or rushing you is a privilege, especially at this level of cuisine. I...