Consolidated "Michelin Restaurants" thread
Jan 21, 2023, 7:38 am
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Jan 21, 2023, 11:41 am
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A very memorable meal. I've never dined at the regular tables in the Belcanto dining room, so I can't compare the Chef's Table experience there with the regular menu, but I would definitely recommend the Chef's Table for it's extensive tasting menu which includes favourites from Belcanto's menu over the years.
A full account of the meal can be found here (Link to external SQTalk site).
A full account of the meal can be found here (Link to external SQTalk site).
Jan 21, 2023, 7:58 pm
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Jan 22, 2023, 4:31 am
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Jan 22, 2023, 3:08 pm
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If you guys don’t want to face Chinese food preparation just don’t go to Chinese food restaurants. Or keep to Hakkasan. 🤷♂️
Jan 22, 2023, 11:13 pm
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Jan 22, 2023, 11:25 pm
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Tairror, Taipei 2 Michelin Stars
Kabocha Pumpkin Veloute, Pu'er Tea
Watercress Cuttlefish Dumpling
Bonito, Century Egg Gribiche, Pomme Souffle
Hokkaido Kegani Crab, Smoked Aubergine, Hot & Sour Tomato
Quail Egg, Taro Puree, Sakura Shrimp
Sea Perch Braised Daikon, Miso-Scotch, Weightstone Wine Lees
Lamb Saddle
Pearl Meatball (Lamb)
Duck
Eight Treasure Cous Cous
Ricotta Whey Sago, Musk Melon Sorbet, Musk Melon Sake Soda
Mochi Wheel Pie, Dried Radish Shortbread, Corn Creme Chiboust
Tea biscuit, Longan Jelly
Kabocha Pumpkin Veloute, Pu'er Tea
Watercress Cuttlefish Dumpling
Bonito, Century Egg Gribiche, Pomme Souffle
Hokkaido Kegani Crab, Smoked Aubergine, Hot & Sour Tomato
Quail Egg, Taro Puree, Sakura Shrimp
Sea Perch Braised Daikon, Miso-Scotch, Weightstone Wine Lees
Lamb Saddle
Pearl Meatball (Lamb)
Duck
Eight Treasure Cous Cous
Ricotta Whey Sago, Musk Melon Sorbet, Musk Melon Sake Soda
Mochi Wheel Pie, Dried Radish Shortbread, Corn Creme Chiboust
Tea biscuit, Longan Jelly
Jan 23, 2023, 3:25 pm
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Jan 24, 2023, 11:36 pm
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I highly recommend Tairror, food excellent value for money in my opinion. Love all the different sauces, like the century egg “tartar” sauce.
Jan 27, 2023, 10:21 am
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My wife and I went with friends to Chicago for 3 nights last weekend for a food trip.
01.19.23 - Moteverde (not Michelin but a must in Chicago)
01.20.23 - 2 Star Ever
01.21.23 - 3 Star Alinea
At Ever we did their wine pairing (only offer one option). We enjoyed the wines, loved the food, loved the staff. We were fortunate enough to get drinks at their bar "After" in their private room called "The Observatory" both after dinner and the next evening. One of the staff took a liking to us and set it up the following evening for us to meet Chef Curtis. He was VERY gracious with his time. He spent about 40min just talking to our party of 4 in the private room. Very down to earth guy and just fun to talk to.
At Alinea, we did the gallery and did their top tier wine pairing. This is my wife and I 2nd time at Alinea (previously we did the salon and middle wine pairing). This time around, which is 3-4 years after our first time, felt like a totally different experience. I chalk that up to: A) the gallery, B) the wine pairing and C) friends we went with. Chef Grant was there that evening and he started the dessert presentation at all tables in the gallery. Not able to get a picture with him but we were able to get our menu's signed by him (nerds, I know).
01.19.23 - Moteverde (not Michelin but a must in Chicago)
01.20.23 - 2 Star Ever
01.21.23 - 3 Star Alinea
At Ever we did their wine pairing (only offer one option). We enjoyed the wines, loved the food, loved the staff. We were fortunate enough to get drinks at their bar "After" in their private room called "The Observatory" both after dinner and the next evening. One of the staff took a liking to us and set it up the following evening for us to meet Chef Curtis. He was VERY gracious with his time. He spent about 40min just talking to our party of 4 in the private room. Very down to earth guy and just fun to talk to.
At Alinea, we did the gallery and did their top tier wine pairing. This is my wife and I 2nd time at Alinea (previously we did the salon and middle wine pairing). This time around, which is 3-4 years after our first time, felt like a totally different experience. I chalk that up to: A) the gallery, B) the wine pairing and C) friends we went with. Chef Grant was there that evening and he started the dessert presentation at all tables in the gallery. Not able to get a picture with him but we were able to get our menu's signed by him (nerds, I know).
Apr 8, 2023, 12:59 am
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Last month, my wife, daughter and I went on an eating trip to Spain, and dined at Arzak, in San Sebastian, and Etxebarri, in Axpe-Atxondo, not far from Bilbao.
At Arzak, we were so stunned to be greeted at the entrance of the main dining room by Juan Mari Arzak himself that we forgot to ask for a photo with him.
We enjoyed their tasting menu with wine pairing...
...with many of the wines being special bottlings for Arzak...
Highlights of our meal included the cured fish...
...and a sublime pairing of roe deer and venison...
Towards the end of the meal, Elena Arzak came by the dining room and we had a nice chat with her -- a very warm and friendly person.
A wonderful meal that was one of the highlights of our stay in San Sebastian.
A week later we dined at Asador Etxebarri, located in Axpe-Atxondo.
We sampled their tasting menu, which had a total of 13 courses, including Palamos prawns, which were grilled and simply presented on a plate. Absolutely delicious...
We added several a la carte items to our tasting menu, including caviar...
...and Angulas (baby eels), which were in season...
Other courses included fresh anchovies...
Chorizo Tartar...
...and their signature Beef Chop...
Our meal at Etxebarri was truly memorable not just because of the cuisine, but because of the stunning location in Axpe-Atxondo, only 45 min drive from Bilbao, but it felt hundreds of miles away. Picturesque small town in a valley surrounded by mountains.
If dining there, I would strongly recommend spending the night before and/or after at Mendigoikoa Bekoa, a tavern located just 450m up the road from Etxebarri. The picture above is from the garden of Mendigoikoa Bekoa, overlooking the cluster of buildings around San Juan Plaza in Axpe, where Etxebarri is. Many folks just come over to Axpe from Bilbao for a meal at Etxebarri, or do a day trip from San Sebastian, but for us, staying in Axpe was part of the whole experience, and walking around Axpe, in perfect weather, before and after our extended lunch at Etxebarri was just wonderful.
Full details of both meals can be found in a trip report here (Link to external SQTalk site).
At Arzak, we were so stunned to be greeted at the entrance of the main dining room by Juan Mari Arzak himself that we forgot to ask for a photo with him.
We enjoyed their tasting menu with wine pairing...
...with many of the wines being special bottlings for Arzak...
Highlights of our meal included the cured fish...
...and a sublime pairing of roe deer and venison...
Towards the end of the meal, Elena Arzak came by the dining room and we had a nice chat with her -- a very warm and friendly person.
A wonderful meal that was one of the highlights of our stay in San Sebastian.
A week later we dined at Asador Etxebarri, located in Axpe-Atxondo.
We sampled their tasting menu, which had a total of 13 courses, including Palamos prawns, which were grilled and simply presented on a plate. Absolutely delicious...
We added several a la carte items to our tasting menu, including caviar...
...and Angulas (baby eels), which were in season...
Other courses included fresh anchovies...
Chorizo Tartar...
...and their signature Beef Chop...
Our meal at Etxebarri was truly memorable not just because of the cuisine, but because of the stunning location in Axpe-Atxondo, only 45 min drive from Bilbao, but it felt hundreds of miles away. Picturesque small town in a valley surrounded by mountains.
If dining there, I would strongly recommend spending the night before and/or after at Mendigoikoa Bekoa, a tavern located just 450m up the road from Etxebarri. The picture above is from the garden of Mendigoikoa Bekoa, overlooking the cluster of buildings around San Juan Plaza in Axpe, where Etxebarri is. Many folks just come over to Axpe from Bilbao for a meal at Etxebarri, or do a day trip from San Sebastian, but for us, staying in Axpe was part of the whole experience, and walking around Axpe, in perfect weather, before and after our extended lunch at Etxebarri was just wonderful.
Full details of both meals can be found in a trip report here (Link to external SQTalk site).
Last edited by sqyf; Apr 10, 2023 at 3:53 am
Apr 8, 2023, 3:22 am
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No photos, sorry (not allowed and wouldn't want to anyway) but a brief report on Sushi Yoshitake (3*) in Tokyo. I used Tableall for my reservation (almost impossible otherwise).
This was a truly fantastic meal. Interestingly the (quite many) non-sushi dishes (there were about 8 'appetizers') were by far my favourites. Truly oustanding: some of the best snapper, squid and prawn (with a geneorous dollop of Beluga caviar) I have ever had in my life. By contrast, although some of the sushi dishes were exceptional (shard, horse mackerel), most -although still at the very top end- were not my preferred style. Overall I would give the meal a 96, which firmly places it in the 'exceptional (95-100) category. A real privilege.
(A very positive side note was that the sake was excellent and very reasonably priced. A rather negative one was that although I had already prepaid my meal, less than a week I was asked to pay an additional 3000 yen (about US$25). I found this very unprofessional)
This was a truly fantastic meal. Interestingly the (quite many) non-sushi dishes (there were about 8 'appetizers') were by far my favourites. Truly oustanding: some of the best snapper, squid and prawn (with a geneorous dollop of Beluga caviar) I have ever had in my life. By contrast, although some of the sushi dishes were exceptional (shard, horse mackerel), most -although still at the very top end- were not my preferred style. Overall I would give the meal a 96, which firmly places it in the 'exceptional (95-100) category. A real privilege.
(A very positive side note was that the sake was excellent and very reasonably priced. A rather negative one was that although I had already prepaid my meal, less than a week I was asked to pay an additional 3000 yen (about US$25). I found this very unprofessional)
Apr 8, 2023, 7:58 am
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No photos, sorry (not allowed and wouldn't want to anyway) but a brief report on Sushi Yoshitake (3*) in Tokyo. I used Tableall for my reservation (almost impossible otherwise).
This was a truly fantastic meal. Interestingly the (quite many) non-sushi dishes (there were about 8 'appetizers') were by far my favourites. Truly oustanding: some of the best snapper, squid and prawn (with a geneorous dollop of Beluga caviar) I have ever had in my life. By contrast, although some of the sushi dishes were exceptional (shard, horse mackerel), most -although still at the very top end- were not my preferred style. Overall I would give the meal a 96, which firmly places it in the 'exceptional (95-100) category. A real privilege.
(A very positive side note was that the sake was excellent and very reasonably priced. A rather negative one was that although I had already prepaid my meal, less than a week I was asked to pay an additional 3000 yen (about US$25). I found this very unprofessional)
This was a truly fantastic meal. Interestingly the (quite many) non-sushi dishes (there were about 8 'appetizers') were by far my favourites. Truly oustanding: some of the best snapper, squid and prawn (with a geneorous dollop of Beluga caviar) I have ever had in my life. By contrast, although some of the sushi dishes were exceptional (shard, horse mackerel), most -although still at the very top end- were not my preferred style. Overall I would give the meal a 96, which firmly places it in the 'exceptional (95-100) category. A real privilege.
(A very positive side note was that the sake was excellent and very reasonably priced. A rather negative one was that although I had already prepaid my meal, less than a week I was asked to pay an additional 3000 yen (about US$25). I found this very unprofessional)