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Originally Posted by bhrubin
(Post 31539043)
There have been single diners at the bar for both of our experiences there. Sometimes a few single diners. So not out of place at all. When I have been there, we've had the entire group of diners always talking with each other anyway! (If you're remotely sociable, I'm sure you can do the same.)
I do agree that any omakase restaurant is not the best place to take a non-sushi diner. Especially for these prices! |
Originally Posted by phant0m
(Post 31539878)
My girlfriend isn't a sushi eater but she braved through the omakase at Musashi at Aman Tokyo for me. I told her she didn't have to go but I was thoroughly impressed at the end lol.
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Not sure if relevant to this thread, but quite possibly: https://www.france24.com/en/20190924...cheese-souffle
Cheddar-gate: French chef sues Michelin Guide, claiming he lost a star for using cheddar"Marc Veyrat, who runs the prestigious “La Maison des Bois” restaurant in Haute-Savoie in the French Alps, only discovered he had lost one of his three stars – the maximum number of stars that can be awarded, and which Veyrat had earned a year earlier – when the 110th edition of the respected guide was published at the start of this year. Veyrat claims the downgrade came after a Michelin inspector mistakenly thought he had adulterated a cheese soufflé with English Cheddar instead of using France's Reblochon, Beaufort and Tomme varieties. "I put saffron in it, and the gentleman who came thought it was cheddar because it was yellow. That's what you call knowledge of a place? It's just crazy," Veyrat told France Inter radio. The chef learned of the downgrade “without any notification or advance warning”, according to his legal counsel, Emmanuel Ravanas, who issued a press release to French media on Monday. " |
Originally Posted by Smiley90
(Post 31559514)
Not sure if relevant to this thread, but quite possibly: https://www.france24.com/en/20190924...cheese-souffle
Cheddar-gate: French chef sues Michelin Guide, claiming he lost a star for using cheddar"Marc Veyrat, who runs the prestigious “La Maison des Bois” restaurant in Haute-Savoie in the French Alps, only discovered he had lost one of his three stars – the maximum number of stars that can be awarded, and which Veyrat had earned a year earlier – when the 110th edition of the respected guide was published at the start of this year. Veyrat claims the downgrade came after a Michelin inspector mistakenly thought he had adulterated a cheese soufflé with English Cheddar instead of using France's Reblochon, Beaufort and Tomme varieties. "I put saffron in it, and the gentleman who came thought it was cheddar because it was yellow. That's what you call knowledge of a place? It's just crazy," Veyrat told France Inter radio. The chef learned of the downgrade “without any notification or advance warning”, according to his legal counsel, Emmanuel Ravanas, who issued a press release to French media on Monday. " |
Sounds wired - the Michelin gives it, the Michelin takes it. Would call the claim a marketing gag.
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Michelin star are kind of a dumb rating anyways. Doesn't surprise me when stuff like this happens.
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A few respected reviewers, Including Andy Heyler, gave the restaurant fairly scathing reviews recently. Perhaps the chef should look closer to home rather than coming up with conspiracy theories.
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Cinc Sentis * Barcelona
On a recent trip to Barcelona, we decided to visit the 1 Michelin-star restaurant Cinc Sentits (translated to "Five Senses"). It advertises as a "Modern Catalan" cuisine with a strong focus on local ingredients.
They offer 2 menus: short menu priced 99 euros, long menu 119 euros. We went for the short menu, about 2 hour-long: -tapas in the 'lounge area' with a glass of Vermouth -bread basket (so good!) -4 small dishes -1 pre-dessert -1 dessert Beautiful presentation, each dish comes with a small display. The dessert was spectacular, with liquid nitrogen used in front of the table to "bake" an almond meringue. Some pics below: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f95a2c40ca.jpg Squab, corn purée, grilled lettuce, baby cucumber https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a960c06682.jpg Little gift to take home "hot chocolate sauce" in a tub |
Next finally got a star. I have eaten three different menus there, would highly recommend it.
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I've never had good michelin starred Indian food, except for Quillon which is excellent and Gymkhana.
Next is also excellent so I'm glad they got a star. |
Originally Posted by sophialite
(Post 31585113)
I've never had good michelin starred Indian food, except for Quillon which is excellent and Gymkhana.
Next is also excellent so I'm glad they got a star. |
Originally Posted by rdurlabhji
(Post 31585019)
Next finally got a star. I have eaten three different menus there, would highly recommend it.
While on the subject of Chicago, I've really been impressed by Temporis. |
Figured you guys would get a kick out of this one.
https://www.reddit.com/r/WeWantPlate...ver_been_chef/ DiverXO - 3*** in Madrid. |
London: Ledbury **
After some time since my last visit I tried Ledbury again. The restaurant is awarded with 2 Michelin stars which I didn´t understand in the past especially compared to the London 3 star options.
The restaurant is located in Notting Hill what means a relative long drive from the center. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e94965c219.jpg We choosed a pescetarian tasting menu. Food was outstanding, I really loved it. For me nearer to 3 stars than 2 stars. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6abdf4305b.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fd2a5bb46d.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...694bbd9bd7.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...120952cb06.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f4477da48d.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ac07e0a637.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3d94a9d030.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6eb9e94735.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ace676f39b.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...12cc421b8a.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...23ec46c216.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...62470b809c.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...161ab8d69c.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4e1493ce28.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...97a7b94b8c.jpg After the meal we visited the kitchen which is located at the Basement, got some ice cream bites and had a chat with chef Brett Graham. I again enjoyed my visit a lot and can only recommend the Ledbury. |
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