It bothered me quite a bit when L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Hong Kong was crowned with a three star rating. My first visit to the restaurant was in 2010. The food was great but I wasn’t astonished by its lunch menu. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Scribbling About Wine: Chateau Montelena 2008
Chateau Montelena’s Chardonnay was an eye opener for the world and pinned California’s chardonnay on to the map of wine. The 1973 vintage triumphed over the Burgundy whites in the renowned “Judgment of Paris” blind tasting organized by Steven Spurrier in 1976. Continue reading
Beige (ベージュ), Tokyo
‘I’m dining at Chanel’. Sounds extravagant? But that’s how many would identify with the two Michelin-starred restaurant ‘Beige’ in Tokyo, perched atop the Chanel building in glitzy Ginza.
Three years ago I visited their terrace Le Jardin de Tweed. Little did I know it’s Alain Ducasse – whom is also my favourite chef – operates the restaurant and rooftop bar. Continue reading
K's Luxe Dining Table 