Plentiful, enjoyable – Per Se
On a December day I logged onto Skype, dialed the number to Per Se and waited. A friendly female voice somewhere at the other end greeted me and asked how she could help. With my heart racing I asked whether they had any availability a month later. She asked me to hold the line, and … Read more
Where’s the 3* magic at Jean Georges?
Three stars in the Michelin guide could/should warrant a high quality dining experience. According to the Michelin guide 3* restaurants are the creme de la creme of high end restaurants, the best of the best. So naturally, I had high expectations walking into Jean Georges. The ambience was much more relaxed than I had expected at … Read more
Sheer opulence at Le Louis XV
Entering Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse felt a bit like entering a theater setting. This dining room had beautiful meter high mirror walls, there was an enormous flower centerpiece, and the open doors facing the famous Monte Carlo casino allowed the soft midday light to flow into the room . The crisp white tablecloth, the … Read more
Three star dining without personality at Gordon Ramsay at Royal Hospital Road
I had read that it was rather difficult to get a table at Gordon Ramsay’s flagship restaurant – Gordon Ramsay at Royal Hospital Road. When I rang, I actually did not expect to get through. But to my surprise I was greeted by a friendly English voice after a few seconds and it so happened … Read more
L’Osier – when France seduces Japan.
L’Osier was my first three star dining experience. It is located in Shiseido’s main building in the Ginza district. It is said to employ 40 staff for the 40 seats of the restaurant. Upon entering the building we were greeted by the very friendly head waiter – the only English speaking waiter at the restaurant. … Read more
