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Tag Archives: 2003
Picnic in the train
Sunday. Train ride to Montpellier. The TGV will take us there in a little over 3 hours. As soon as we are out of Paris, and the window is divided horizontally between blue sky and green fields of summer, we … Continue reading
Posted in 2003, FOOD, Recipes, What is in my glass?, WINE
Tagged 2003, butter, Chardonnay, chicken, France, lees, lemon, Les Tillets, Meursault, Montpellier, mushrooms, Paris, Patrick Javillier, Puligny, swordfish, TGV, train, veal, verbena, white pepper
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spoon of the moment: tuna and raw beet
Inspired while doing the Saturday morning marketing. Tuna belly: the kobe beef of the sea. Fatty. Tender. Complex. Meaty. With the bitter tendency of red meat. Looking at fresh produce at the Organic Market Boulevard des Batignoles (Paris XVII), I … Continue reading
Posted in 2003, FOOD, SPOON, What is in my glass?
Tagged 2003, beet, beetroot, bitter, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Baudes, Frederic Magnien, iron, kobe beef, lime, Marché Bio des Battignolles, nutmeg, olive oil, organic, red fruits, spoon, tannic, tuna, white pepper
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Mosconi-a ray of Italian sunshine in the Grund of Luxembourg
The Grund has something of a Latin feel to it. The Latin quarter of Luxembourg. Winding little streets-if only a few of them. Small houses. People walking around. Somewhat of a night life. And a true taste of Italy…. Da … Continue reading
Posted in 2003, FOOD, Luxembourg, Restaurants, TASTE TRAVEL, WINE
Tagged 2003, amuse bouche, artichoke, artichoke chips, Balsamic Vinegar, Bandol, Bass, beet, bitterness, black truffle, Brunello, Burgundy, candied orange rind, carrot, caviar, cherry tomato, cinnamon, fatiness, foie gras, garlic, girolle, Grund, Italian, Latin, liquorish, Luxembourg, Mosconi, neutrality, orange flower water, Parmesan, parpardelle, Poggio Antico, potato, prune, pumpkin, rabbit, red wine sauce, risotto, roasted, rosemary, scallop, Sicilian, spiciness, sweetness, white chocolate, white truffle
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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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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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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
