[fsg_gallery id=”2″] We celebrated our 15th anniversary at Daniel. After consulting my friend and fellow food Blogger Michael T, we decided on Daniel. We both ordered the Mayfair Tasting menu which was actually supplemented by a surprise extra course. The food and service were all outstanding. The uni served with […]
Author: Ivan Klugman
Spring, Paris
[fsg_gallery id=”3″] One of my favorites in Paris: DO NOT MISS SPRING Here are the details of our lunch Apetizer: Crème fraîche de Normandie, onions pickles, Banka Truit’eggs Fried black sausage form Pays basque, apple compote, mustard sauce with lime and cream Vegetable broth with leeks and smoked potatoes Starter: […]
Ristorante Walter Redaelli, Bettolle, Tuscany, Italy
[fsg_gallery id=”14″] Back home on the ranch in the Cortona area of Tuscany, we decided to try some new places. We had a conversation with Alessandra the owner of Villa di Piazzano inquiring about any new and exciting restaurants in the area. She recommended Walter Redaelli. Coincidentally, we ran into […]
Brule Bistro, Delray Beach Florida
[flickrset id=”72157631849292665″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”large”] We decided to have dinner out locally in Delray Beach this evening. Brule Bistro has gone through a major renovation the past year. It was previously a self serve lunch and to-go place. Now it is a full service Bistro. Overall the food was pretty […]
Pizzarium, Rome Italy
[fsg_gallery id=”13″] Owner/Chef Gabreile Bonci wrote the book on Pizza. They use only the finest ingredients for his creative toppings. This is a small local take-out pizza shop that you may eat in standing up. The pizza is great and the assortment is very special. Located in a neighborhood that […]
Ristorante Babette, Tuscany, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
El Almacén, Avila, Spain
Restaurante Apotheca, Toledo, Spain
PHO DC, Washinton DC
Max’s Harvest, Delray Beach, Florida
[fsg_gallery id=”8″] We had high hopes for Max’s Harvest but it really failed to deliver the goods. The Pork Belly appetizer was outstanding however the rest of the meal was downhill from there…..The Mac and Cheese failed the “Kraft Test” being that Kraft from the box would have tasted better….The […]
PHO 14, Washington DC
Full Kee Restaurant, Washington DC
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
[fsg_gallery id=”4″] This was an absolutely perfect meal….This was truly world class. Chef Jack is brilliant ! A little bit about the Chef Dominic Jack:”Legendary chef Alain Solivérès recognized his talent and took him to three-star Michelin restaurant, Taillevent, where Dominic then held the position of sous chef-de cuisine for […]
Les 101 de Taillevent, Paris
L’As Du Fallafel, Paris, France
[flickrset id=”72157626529473101″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”large”] Located in the heart of the Marais one can usually locate L’as Du Fallafel by the line in front. You maybe taken back at first by the person collecting for your Fallafel in advance while you are in line but i can assure that this […]
la Fontaine de Mars
[flickrset id=”72157631222066126″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”large”] It’s been a while since I had lunch at la Foutaine de Mars. This is a classic French Bistro with very solid food. The quality of the food is very good and preparation professional. The portion size is large probably geared towards the American tourist […]
RISTORANTE IL LATINI
[flickrset id=”72157630728573900″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”large”] While staying in the lovely countryside of Tuscany, Lori decided to have me, drive us to Florence to visit a restaurant recommend by her doctor that is known to love his food. I was reluctant to drive in Florence because this usually involves driving down […]
Ristorante S.ANNA, Rome, Italy
Angelina, Paris
[flickrset id=”72157630728503514″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”large”] We go to Angelina on a cool day to warm up with a cup of their world famous “Hot Chocolate” it tastes similar to a gourmet chocolate bar melted and served with a side of whipped cream. They are also well know as a place […]
Old Bridge Gelateria, Rome
[flickrset id=”72157630728606980″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”large”] Across the street from the entrance to the Vatican Museum is Lori’s favorite gelateria in Rome. In fact I think it’s religious experience her! Old Bridge is one of the top shops in Rome their specialty is fruit flavors. We learned about this shop many years […]