#Foodie Review: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (London)

#Foodie Restaurant Review Summary: Highly Recommended / Special Occasion Because the food is exquisitely near perfect, decor is fabulous, and service is exceptional, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at the Mandarin Oriental for a special occasion. A bit pricey (£30 – £40 for a main; £15 – £20 for a starter) and thus […]

#Foodie Review: Galvin La Chapelle (London)

La Chapelle 35 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY United Kingdom Reviewing: La Chapelle Menu Gourmand (£110 per person for tasting menu with seven courses, paired with wine) Overall Verdict: RECOMMENDED WITH MINOR RESERVATIONS So for those of you who were following, I must confess I abandoned somewhat my 2011 quest to dine at all 23 […]

#Foodie Review: Everest restaurant (Chicago)

Everest 440 S. LaSalle | Chicago, IL SHORT VERSION: Everest, while an absolutely fantastic experience I would recommend to friends, colleagues, and anyone who asks, was not good enough to win me over either Avenues at the Peninsula or Les Nomades. I do, however, think it had better food than Alinea, better service than L2O, […]

#Foodie Review: Les Nomades restaurant (Chicago)

Les Nomades 222 E. Ontario | Chicago, IL 60611 SHORT VERSION: Attention Chicago and fellow #foodies around the world, I have a new favorite restaurant and I can’t even pronounce it’s name. Les Nomades changed my world with a meal. This place is fantastic, and their EXclusion from the Michelin list frankly makes me question […]

#Foodie Review: L20 (Chicago)

L20 Food Review Summary: Recommended with reservations despite a very bad night. L20 2300 N Lincoln Park W Chicago, IL 60614 SHORT VERSION: After a few rather disappointing meals at this and other 2011 Michelin rated spots, first I must say that a restaurant may get great reviews by critics but the best way to […]