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Category Archives: France
Le Chamarré de Montmartre: magic from the islands
I happened to be tasting through the wines of Thierry Despres, of Grande Maison in Monbazillac. Whose wines can rival the most expensive and notorious sauternes at a fraction of the price. I know. I’ve done blind tastings before … Continue reading
Posted in 2005, FOOD, Paris, Restaurants, WINE
Tagged 2005, Antoine Heerah, bitterness, blind tasting, Cuvée des Anges, exotic, foie gras, Grande Maison, Le Chamarré de Montmartre, mackerel, Michelin, Monbazillac, octopus, onions, oyster, root vegetable, samosa, Sautern, sea-breeze, spice, sweetness, Thierry Despres
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Quick, and good value: Sushikai Beaune
Yes, I know. Another Japanese restaurant in Beaune, you say. Why ? Well, it is light, digestible, and a bit of variety never hurts. And I think Pinot Noir goes well with a lot of Japanese food. Because of all the … Continue reading
Posted in 2003, Burgundy, Restaurants
Tagged 2003, Beaune, chicken liver, escargots, Gevrey Chambertin, Humbert Frères, Japanese, radish
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Saved by the September sun and wind: 2008 harvest in Burgundy
Hands on the sorting table
Posted in 2008, Burgundy
Tagged 2008, Burgundy, Chapelle Chambertin, Chardonnay, de-stemmer, golden, Harvest, Pinot Noir, ripe, Savigny, sorting table
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A couple of minutes on the sorting table
Grab a sécateur (gardening shears), put on a pair of gloves and prepare your eyes to sort out imperfect grapes. Spent some time working the sorting table this year in Burgundy. An important year to have a sorting table (more details … Continue reading
Apéro in Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentières
Posted in 2007, Burgundy, What is in my glass?
Tagged 1er Cru Serpentieres, 2007, Jean Luc Dubois, Savigny-Les-Beaune
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Last rays of summer sun at Sonia and Carlos
I like this place for its simple, homey food and atmosphere. Although Giles Chiraiaux (owner and chef) has a printed menu, the black board has the daily suggestions and is the way to go. Starters are very traditional, with … Continue reading
Posted in 2002, 2007, Paris, Restaurants, What is in my glass?, WINE
Tagged 2002, 2007, endives, lamb, mackerel, Pommerol, Sonia et Carlos, St Veran, sunrays
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Dutournier’s Carré des Feuillants luncheon menu: a 2-star steal
His pistachio and trout roe amuse bouches were superb. The bitter-sweet aspects of both ingredients married perfectly. The prawn, melon and curry combo was interesting. The prawn was just slightly over cooked, but the sweet melon and the … Continue reading
Posted in 2001, 2003, Paris, Restaurants, What is in my glass?, WINE
Tagged 2001, 2003, Bressy, Carré des Feuillants, Dutournier, Guffens Heynen, Macon, oyster, pistachio, Rasteau, riz de veau
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Bissoh in Beaune
Baby Zucchini and zucchini flowers @ Bissoh OK. I realize that eating Japanese in Burgundy is not the first thing that comes to mind. However, getting good Japanese food in France that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg is … Continue reading
Random find: L’Entêtée, a pleasant surprise
I fell upon this restaurant on a side street off of the pedestrian rue Daguerre, an area of Paris that I know very little while running an errand in that part of the 14th. What caught my eye was the … Continue reading
Posted in Paris, Restaurants
Tagged Chablis, eggplant, fennel, lamb, Maureau Naudet, tajine
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Snap shot from the Loire
Last weekend, I helped throw a party for some friends in the Loire valley. We had a lot of fun loading up the old 2CV with lots of veggies and other food and getting ready for the party!
Summer Nicoise Salad (and, surprisingly, Vincent Dureuil Janthial 2006 Red Burgundy)
Nicoise is what we like to have in the evening when we are feeling veggie starved because it is light, digestible, and full of flavors. It is a dish that is built upon the marriages of different bitternesses. What … Continue reading
Posted in 2006, Burgundy, FOOD, Recipes, what am I drinking with this dish?, What is in my glass?, WINE
Tagged 2006, Baux en Provence, bitterness, Mas de Gourgonnier, Nicoise, rosé, tannin, tuna, veggies, Vincent Dureuil Janthial
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A bright spot in a gastronomic desert: Relais de Reuilly in Champagne
Hats off for the Relais de Reuilly in the western part of the Marne Valley in Champagne. Located on the road parallel to but south of the Marne River. After 28 years owning and running this small hotel restaurant, chef … Continue reading
Le Jardin Gourmand in Auxerre: summer garden in your plate
Jardin Gourmand: flowers and salad Sit down on their wildly sensual terrace for a visit with chef and owner Pierre Boussereau and Olivier Laplaine (front of the house) and you will quite literally get Pierre’s garden on your plate. … Continue reading
Posted in 2004, Burgundy, Restaurants
Tagged 2004, Auxerre, Chablis, Grossot, Le Jardin Gourmand, Verget
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Sneaky-creative Jean Michel Lorain in Joigny
Tucked away on between the vineyard covered slope of the Cote St Jacques and the L’Yonne river, this long standing restaurant (La Cote St Jacques) that managed to gain and keep 3 Michelin star status from father to son revisits … Continue reading
Sunday lunch at La Tour d’Argent
Number One: The Tour d’Argent has the best wine list in Paris and is one of the top 10 in the world. The wine list is a veritable book in which wine lovers and afficionados can plunge with pleasure (and … Continue reading
Restaurant Le Diapason moves to its summer quarters on the roof top Terrace
Arguably the best restaurant in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, a stones throw away from the bustling rue des Abbesses, the excellent Diapason restaurant moves into its summer quarters on its unique roof top restaurant. Up and coming young … Continue reading
Posted in Paris, Restaurants
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Best Bouillabaisse in Paris @ Charlot : Le Roi des Coquillages
Best Bouillabaisse in Paris @ Charlot : Le Roi des Coquillages Usually it is served in 2 different times : First the soup (liquid part) with the Rouille (which means ‘rust’ in French is made from garlic mayonnaise-like sauce) and cheese … Continue reading
Posted in Paris, Restaurants
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Restaurant Le Montrachet in Puligny Montrachet
Restaurant Le Montrachet in Puligny Montrachet Located on the Place des Marronniers in the center of the village of Puligny Montrachet, this restaurant is about to move into a new venue, but in the mean time, the chef is … Continue reading
Posted in Burgundy, Restaurants
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Learning about ‘Le Terroir’
Photos of the class given by the soil and terroir specialist Claude Bourgignon with the new school in Puligny Montrachet Ecole du vin et des Terroirs. What is ‘Le Terroir’? Watch this space.
