Even though I’ve spent the past several years on the other side of the country eating my way around NYC, I knew it was only a matter of time before I made the culinary pilgrimage to The French Laundry. Fast forward to the present time, when I now call sunny California home, and my opportunity [...]
After taking a look at Guy Savoy’s autumn menu, full chestnuts, squash, and truffles, I knew I had to take a little trip over to the 17th for some seasonal indulgence. The restaurant is situated at the dead end of Rue Troyon, an arm’s reach away from the Arc de Triomphe. For those [...]
Off the plane and into the restaurant. I began my Parisian adventure with breakfast pastries at Alain Ducasse at the famous Plaza Athénée, an old-world hotel constructed in 1911 on Avenue Montaigne. My early arrival meant that some of the pastries were still warm. What a nice way to say hello to [...]
To me, one of the beautiful mysteries of human existence is how people with completely different backgrounds can enjoy the exact same experience in a distinct way. Let me preface this review with an important disclaimer: I had never been to a sushi bar before this meal at Masa. Ever. Sure, I had [...]
With only a few days left in my vacation, it was time to try arguably the most well-known restaurant in Italy among food-lovers worldwide. I had heard so much and read so much that I, in turn, expected so much from this meal. How could I not? Massimiliano Alajmo had earned two Michelin stars at [...]