Alain Passard – the chef who elevated cuisine featuring mere vegetables to the next higher-level, extracts all potential flavours and showcases the textures that plants can offer. I believe, it is only Alain Passard who has confidence and skill to serve six courses of vegetables to his guests while still managing a standing ovation at the end of the day. Continue reading
In a small town like Dijon, who would expect many Michelin restaurants? But for those awarded the coveted stars, it’s most likely to be a 1 or 2 star establishment. Very often, you’d find dining at these restaurants a great value for money. To top it off, their wine menu often comes with attractive deals. Continue reading
Little did i know Le Cinq was a two star restaurant before I walked in. I’ve heard about it from the Michelin guide, and a chef I know in Hong Kong started his career there. My visit though, was totally unplanned. I was walking on the Avenue George V after some window shopping nearby. Continue reading
Avenue des Champs Elysees is one of the places I would avoid visiting during peak hours if I’m vacationing in Paris. Perhaps it reminds me of home city Hong Kong – I’m tired of being packed in a sea of people and I would prefer to stay away from the crowd when travelling. Continue reading
Believe it or not, being a fan of chef Alain Ducasse, Louis XV is the only reason that brought me to Monaco. I appreciate his respect for the ingredient’s original flavour, and also his ability to maintain a reasonably high standard for the many restaurants he runs around the world. To a certain extent he feels more like a successful entrepreneur – at least he made it to the top 100 most influential people in the world ranked by Forbes. Continue reading
Arriving by train at Menton Garavan in Southern France, the town reminded me of Santa Cruz in California – without the beach parties; or perhaps Shifen in Taiwan, without touristy tinge. Located just 20 minutes away from Monte Carlo, it’s a world apart. At the very least you won’t be seeing a flood of Rolls Royces, Lamborghinis and Porches on the streets. Instead, you see people biking and jogging – looks healthy. I’m delighted to set my foot here. Continue reading
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