Originally Posted by
ExpatSomchai
Thanks SFO always good to see how the other half live
Thank you
ExpatSomchai.
Very good TR, SFO777 ! Amazed that the Alain Voge Cornas 2018 at Odette was drinkable at such a young age. Unless he's adopted a lighter style for export to Asia, you'd normally need to wait another five years or so for the tannins to smooth out. I've not encountered that particular Savoyard wine from Giachino, and it's not listed on their website. How was it?
Thanks very much
1P. All the wine pairings were wonderful although it is now, 4 weeks later, hard for me to recall each as the entire Odette experience was a bit overwhelming and exhausting as RayG notes. Some Vivino reviewers have opined that the Alain Voge Cornas, while still young, is "stupidly good".
Originally Posted by
offerendum
This dish is as German as Mexico is part of the USA. Btw Johann Lafer (who I doubt has very few connections with this dishes) is Austrian and not German.
Sadly, that dreadful dish is listed as a Lafer Selection which does suggest a pretty strong connection.
Originally Posted by
RayG
Austrian tho he may be, he is a fairly known TV chef in Germany. This would suggest he had some hand in those creations.
Thanks for the report, SFO777. Odette is indeed quite the experience, however was quite exhausted at the end of the tasting menu when I went last year.
I did feel underwhelmed by Le Bernadin — not mind blowing as I had hoped it would be.
Thanks so much
RayG. Totally agree with you on Odette and Le Bernardin. Odette was fabulous from the setting to the service, food, presentation and showmanship. Indeed a bit exhausting after three hours. But I would absolutely go back again in a heartbeat. And Le Bernardin, while excellent, left us thinking that we'd probably not go back. Service overall was very good but it was the wine pairing and the attitude of the sommelier that day that put me off, especially the minuscule pours which led to me rationing my tasting to make sure I had enough left to enjoy with each dish. Just struck me as stupid cheap. If it's a cost thing, charge more and give me a proper pour without having to flag down someone for a top-up.
Originally Posted by
sl00001
Oh .....SFO777 was in my town....excellent trip report and drooling of all the food.
So envious that you live in Singapore with all your incredible foodie options.