I decanted all of the Bordeaux three hours in advance. Somewhat surprisingly, the wine that blew everyone away was the 1982 Calon Ségur, which remains amazingly young at 30 years of...

It is always interesting to taste white Hermitage, especially after it has had five to six years of bottle age, because you are never sure what stage it will be...

This is the third time I have eaten at this restaurant in Hong Kong (they also have other venues in both China and Japan), which was founded in 1948 and...

In 1998, I had probably the best dim sum of my life at this beautiful, historic restaurant (which is essentially like a private club) in Central Hong Kong. I have...

Once again Chef Cindy Wolf showed her mastery of fish, sauces, soups and deep-frying in her impeccable, remarkably consistent and always brilliant manner. At this dinner, we had some very...

This was an interesting tasting looking at two great vintages for the house of Chapoutier. The food was also wonderful, my favorite dish being the generous omelette with the first...

Long time readers know L’Ami Louis is my favorite restaurant in the world, but I always feel I need to provide the caveat that this is a simple restaurant where...

When I am not traveling, I can’t get through a week without going to Vito’s Café. The food continues to go from strength to strength with Chef Luca (originally from...

I reported on this wonderful discovery last year. Le Mangevins Bistro is across the street from Le Pavillon hotel in Tain l’Hermitage, and less than a block away from the...