Consolidated "Michelin Restaurants" thread
May 2, 2022, 6:52 am
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May 5, 2022, 4:28 pm
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I thought Ledbury closed since 2020, glad they opende up again. It was always a great experience. In London many restaurants have a vegetarian tasting. Last time I always took some pescetarian menu, so cant talk about the whole menu. Nevertheless I had good vegetarian dishes at Claude Bosi last weekend. From the actual 3 star restaurants Core is my favorite, but they dont have a designated vegetarian tasting, also Smyth is quite flexible from my experience. Sketch has a vegetarian tasting and was quite nice.
May 26, 2022, 4:33 pm
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I thought Ledbury closed since 2020, glad they opende up again. It was always a great experience. In London many restaurants have a vegetarian tasting. Last time I always took some pescetarian menu, so cant talk about the whole menu. Nevertheless I had good vegetarian dishes at Claude Bosi last weekend. From the actual 3 star restaurants Core is my favorite, but they dont have a designated vegetarian tasting, also Smyth is quite flexible from my experience. Sketch has a vegetarian tasting and was quite nice.
May 27, 2022, 7:13 am
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May 31, 2022, 2:30 pm
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First time out of my cage post covid. Just a quick update
Copenhagen
Geranium (3* and #2 restaurant i n the world on some list or other):A truly phenomenal meal. I had the juice pairing and that was equally impressive. 99/100 for the savouries. Some of the dishes were among the most beautiful and most interesting I've ever had.. Desserts were very good but nowhere near as exceptional (94). Service was excellent. Overall a truly memorable experience and in my top 5 restaurants for the savoury dishes.
Kong Hans Kaelder (2*). A fabulous meal in a nice setting with great service. 94/100
Oslo
Stadtholdergaarden (1*) A nice dining room (building from 1640) and very nice service. The two amuse bouches were not good at all so I quickly changed from a tasting menu to just ordering a mains and a dessert but both turned out to be very good. Amazing wine cellar and many, many by the glass. 92/100
Bangkok
Blue by Ducasse (1*). Probably one of the best value meals on the market now at about US$60 for lunch with a full series of amuses-bouche, 5 courses and mignardises. Great presentation, good service and great views. Some dishes were 2* level.
le Normandie (2*) Probably my 10th visit here in 20 years and not the best by a long shot. The room looked amazing but the place was full for dinner and service and kitchen were unable to cope with it. It took 45 minutes from entree to mains. Prices are 3* Paris level but the food, although very good, was just not memorable. It's only been two weeks but I struggle to remember what we had.
Copenhagen
Geranium (3* and #2 restaurant i n the world on some list or other):A truly phenomenal meal. I had the juice pairing and that was equally impressive. 99/100 for the savouries. Some of the dishes were among the most beautiful and most interesting I've ever had.. Desserts were very good but nowhere near as exceptional (94). Service was excellent. Overall a truly memorable experience and in my top 5 restaurants for the savoury dishes.
Kong Hans Kaelder (2*). A fabulous meal in a nice setting with great service. 94/100
Oslo
Stadtholdergaarden (1*) A nice dining room (building from 1640) and very nice service. The two amuse bouches were not good at all so I quickly changed from a tasting menu to just ordering a mains and a dessert but both turned out to be very good. Amazing wine cellar and many, many by the glass. 92/100
Bangkok
Blue by Ducasse (1*). Probably one of the best value meals on the market now at about US$60 for lunch with a full series of amuses-bouche, 5 courses and mignardises. Great presentation, good service and great views. Some dishes were 2* level.
le Normandie (2*) Probably my 10th visit here in 20 years and not the best by a long shot. The room looked amazing but the place was full for dinner and service and kitchen were unable to cope with it. It took 45 minutes from entree to mains. Prices are 3* Paris level but the food, although very good, was just not memorable. It's only been two weeks but I struggle to remember what we had.
Jun 1, 2022, 10:16 pm
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Oddly enough, I met a couple from CPH on a very recent trip to Umbria and they asked me if I had been to Geranium yet.
It seems that a visit is most definitely in order.
It seems that a visit is most definitely in order.
Jun 2, 2022, 6:03 pm
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Would you know if the Claude Bosi tasting menus are a lot more food than just ordering a starter, main course and desert? We're trying to plan the day's food and would have a smaller lunch if the tasting menu would likely be too much.
Opinion in a couple of weeks.
Opinion in a couple of weeks.
Jun 3, 2022, 4:40 pm
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However, I would argue the entire meal (snacks through to petit fours) is richer than a similar three course meal.
I still like the experience of the chef's menu here and the pacing is absolutely perfect. On my list for our trip to London later this year.
Jun 3, 2022, 5:53 pm
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Having done this a couple of times, I would say the quantity of food is a bit more than a three course meal. The portions are sized down appropriately. (I'm leaving any wine pairings out of this comparison.)
However, I would argue the entire meal (snacks through to petit fours) is richer than a similar three course meal.
I still like the experience of the chef's menu here and the pacing is absolutely perfect. On my list for our trip to London later this year.
However, I would argue the entire meal (snacks through to petit fours) is richer than a similar three course meal.
I still like the experience of the chef's menu here and the pacing is absolutely perfect. On my list for our trip to London later this year.
Wine pairings are way too much wine for us. We usually go for a glass or two instead.
Jun 4, 2022, 3:58 am
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Will post my report tomorrow or Monday as part of my trip report, so you will see the tasting menu. I have no idea how a la carte is.