Gourmet
Wine Journal
A dinner with some dear friends provided an occasion to taste some favorite wines from my cellar. The 1985 Salon Champagne, a 100% non-malolactic Chardonnay, was still remarkably fresh and lively even...
Read MoreA good, but uninspiring bottle of 1990 Dom Ruinart Champagne was followed by a disappointing bottle of Bressy's 2001 Rasteau. The wine selection was redeemed by a brilliant bottle of 1998 Clarendon Hills Kangarilla...
Read MoreT his renowned, reliable eating establishment offers fabulous service and a club-like atmosphere. The credit for its professionalism goes to proprietor Jean-Claude Vrinat. The food rarely receives the raves some...
Read MoreThis is still one of the world's great dining room experiences, with stunning service, an exemplary maître d'hôtel, and an historic salon that is a treat for the eyes. The...
Read MoreAnother meal at La Beaugravière to celebrate the cépes season, Chef Jullien prepared a wonderful broth of summer vegetables with cépes. It was a beautifully light, delicious dish that was...
Read MoreMy favorite restaurant in the southern Rhône is Guy Jullien's La Beaugravière, a café/bistro in the sleepy village of Mondragon, located 20-25 minutes north of Avignon. The cépes were spectacular...
Read MoreA fun night that allowed me to recalibrate my palate (after my return from the Rhône Valley) with a bevy of brilliant 2001s, primarily from California. This was my first...
Read MoreChef Toshiji Yuki is considered the greatest modern day chef in Japan, and the Kitcho restaurant in the upscale Hotel Seiyo Ginza is one of Japan's finest restaurants. Chef Yuki's...
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