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Originally Posted by Beltway2A
(Post 31394651)
Unfortunately it looks the closure of Gaggan has accelerated to August 24th of this year instead of sometime in 2020, sadly a few days before my reservation. Would you be able to share what you didn't like about Bo Lan? We're also looking at Gaa (subject to the restaurant continuing to stay open), but leaning towards the Thai cuisine option.
As for alternatives, I have Nahm booked as well, also looking into Saneh Jaan and Paste. |
Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 31394532)
Cinc Sentits, I assume it would be khakis and a button down shirt at a minimum. What about a sport coat?
Other than that, it's pretty chill and relaxed. |
Agreed that Paste is (much) better than Nahm. Once your inside Paste is a lovely place but it's not as pretty as Nahm.
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Originally Posted by Kgmm77
(Post 31395036)
For what it’s worth if you want relatively traditional Thai food executed very well I’d highly recommend Paste. It was immeasurably better than Nahm in all but ambiance (its in a shopping centre in that bizarre Asian way that seem to be an acceptable location for fine dining). |
Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 31394532)
Since we're back on the topic of dress...
Still working on our Spain trip. So far we have Cinc Sentits (dinner) in Barcelona and Akelarre (lunch) in San Sebastian. We may add a 3rd starred restaurant, but not sure -- we actually really enjoy trying more typical local cuisine when we travel. So tapas, pinxtos, cider houses, paella, traditional Catalan etc. will be heavily visited. Setting aside people's opinions on how one SHOULD dress for Michelin restaurants (because they vary and we don't need that discussion again), how should we dress to fit in at these particular spots? Akelarre for lunch, I assume would be fairly casual, maybe khakis and a polo for me? Cinc Sentits, I assume it would be khakis and a button down shirt at a minimum. What about a sport coat? Again - we don't want to be over or under dressed, just want to fit in. I prefer casual when it doesn't stand out. Part of the question is I also don't want to have to pack a suit or a sport coat for this trip just for 1 or 2 meals. My wife can figure this out on her own, I still haven't figured out how to discuss what's appropriate dress for a female. :D |
Originally Posted by PsiFighter37
(Post 31402616)
Given that I was overdressed at Azurmendi for lunch (nearby in Bilbao, also 3*) wearing your outfit plus a blazer - you should be okay as is. I'd only wear the jacket if the temperature calls for it. As for a female, I feel a typical cocktail/summer dress should be fine.
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Last month I went to Taipei and had a great dinner in Mume.
https://guide.michelin.com/en/taipei...estaurant/mume Besides we went to some Taipei night market places that are Bib Gourmand. I have very good memories of the breakfast at this place: https://www.viamichelin.com/web/Rest...Milk-1358mzgxz And of course, we went to DTF: https://www.viamichelin.com/web/Rest...Road-1358mvpvo |
Has anyone eaten recently at any of the Scottish restaurants that have or formerly had Michelin stars? Your thoughts/favorites or other suggestions in the range? The Kitchin (1*), Edinburgh Number One at Balmoral (1*), Edinburgh Martin Wishart (1*), Edinburgh 21212 (1*), Edinburgh Boath House (former 1*), Nairn The Torridon (in the range), Torridon Kinloch Lodge (former 1*), Skye Loch Bay (1*), Skye Three Chimneys (in the range), Skye Inverlochy Castle Hotel (former 1*), Ft William Isle of Eriska (former 1*), Oban Airds Hotel (in the range), Oban Martin Wishart at Cameron House (former 1*), Loch Lomond |
Originally Posted by bhrubin
(Post 31404727)
The Kitchin (1*), Edinburgh
Number One at Balmoral (1*), Edinburgh Martin Wishart (1*), Edinburgh 21212 (1*), Edinburgh It's definitely worth checking out the Balmoral hotel if you're in Edinburgh, there's a nice Scotch bar and it's all very quaint and old. Can't claim to have been to Number One though it does look good. |
Originally Posted by DeathSlam
(Post 31407941)
Edinburgh is in Lothian which is in the lowlands (wouldn't want you to unwittingly cause offence).
It's definitely worth checking out the Balmoral hotel if you're in Edinburgh, there's a nice Scotch bar and it's all very quaint and old. Can't claim to have been to Number One though it does look good. |
Originally Posted by bhrubin
(Post 31390197)
Just learned that we received permission to NOT have to wear a jacket for l'Astrance for October. Cheers!
Everyone has their own taste, I didn't like it at all, neither Jules Verne. Talking about L'arpege, am having lunch in his garden in September, can't wait. |
Originally Posted by Yahillwe
(Post 31414294)
Everyone has their own taste, I didn't like it at all, neither Jules Verne.
Talking about L'arpege, am having lunch in his garden in September, can't wait. |
L’astrance : had a couple of dinners 10 years and it was good, not sure why they had 3 stars....
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Originally Posted by Yahillwe
(Post 31414294)
Everyone has their own taste, I didn't like it at all, neither Jules Verne.
Talking about L'arpege, am having lunch in his garden in September, can't wait. not a big fan of the Ducasse Jules verne. Did love the previous one. ( can’t remember the chef name, but both food and service were very good at that time) |
Originally Posted by bhrubin
(Post 31404727)
Has anyone eaten recently at any of the Scottish restaurants that have or formerly had Michelin stars? Your thoughts/favorites or other suggestions in the range? The Kitchin (1*), Edinburgh Number One at Balmoral (1*), Edinburgh Martin Wishart (1*), Edinburgh 21212 (1*), Edinburgh Boath House (former 1*), Nairn The Torridon (in the range), Torridon Kinloch Lodge (former 1*), Skye Loch Bay (1*), Skye Three Chimneys (in the range), Skye Inverlochy Castle Hotel (former 1*), Ft William Isle of Eriska (former 1*), Oban Airds Hotel (in the range), Oban Martin Wishart at Cameron House (former 1*), Loch Lomond We had a Saturday lunch at The Cellar, and also found it both affordable and excellent. It's in a cute little town. I'd plan to arrive early for a reservation to have a drink in their inviting bar/lounge area. Again, every table was booked, and we were there for a late lunch. We also ate at Sandeman's in the Fonab Castle hotel just outside Pitlochry. While not Michelin starred, it has a 3 AA rosettes and they're making a good effort at modern fine dining in what is otherwise an old-school mahogany feeling place. We had a Friday night dinner reservation and the restaurant was less than half full. This was our first visit to Scotland, and friends told me to expect to be disappointed by the food. That couldn't have been further from our experience. |
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