HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND DESTINATIONS REVIEWED AT THE SPEED OF TRAVEL
Posted in Europe, France, Paris, Restaurant on Maj 24th, 2011
Q: What is it? A: A Michelin-starred tourist-trap located on the 2nd platform of the Eiffel Tower. The entrance: Inside the southern pillar (le Tour Eiffel Pilar Sud) of you-know-what. The kitchen, as seen from inside the elevator that runs up and down that 2nd pillar. Le not-so-impressive amuse bouche. Salmon marinated with vodka and [...]
Posted in Europe, France, Restaurant on Apr 18th, 2011
Q: What is it? A: A somewhat fading flower. Formerly a top restaurant on the Côte d’Azur. The former moulin (French for mill) in Mougins is now the Moulin de Mougins, hotel and celebrated restaurant. Risotto at lunchtime. Risotto Carnaroli à l’avocat et Poulet Thaï translates to Carnaroli risotto with avocado and Thai chicken. ”Poitrine [...]
Posted in Europe, Restaurant, Stockholm, Sweden, Top rated restaurants on Mar 16th, 2011
Q: What is it? A: A small temple of culinary excellence that will dazzle you. No doubt. Had it been located in London or Paris, it would already have recieved its third star! Officially Sweden’s best restaurant. No kidding. Since Frantzén/Lindeberg opened on February the 1st 2008, I’ve been there four times as a guest. [...]
Posted in Europe, Restaurant, Stockholm, Sweden on Mar 3rd, 2010
Q: What was it? A: A well-managed restaurant with an interesting philosophy that closed after losing its Michelin-star. I still miss it. Bread and luxury snacks Leijontornet style: The round thingie that looks like a lollipop is actually fried bass. Cured and smoked halibut from Iceland with raw shrimps in caramelized butter and horse radish [...]
Posted in Europe, Restaurant, Stockholm, Sweden, Top rated, Top rated restaurants on Jan 13th, 2010
Q: What is it? A: One of the very best restaurants in Stockholm. One Michelin star. One helluva dining experience. The man on the right is Sayan Isaksson, a celebrity in the sushi world. In 2009 he won silver in the world’s most prestigious sushi competition; Seven Sushi Samurai. A favourite: A hint of fall [...]