And I know you’re talking details (that’s what I like about your posts), it’s just in places like these, it really is the details or that certain “I-don’t-know-what-it-is-but-it’s-something” thing that finishes it all off, making it all that AND a bag of chips. I’ve sure had those experiences as well – you can’t really pin point it, but it’s just… You expected more. Maybe we’re just spoiled rotten?

I work at SBS TV as head of program planning. If you’re interested in knowing a bit more it’s here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/allanoestbjerg. Maybe you have a profile on LinkedIn yourself?

What do you do? Is it not possible to take a day off once in a while?

Perhaps, I should make a list of restaurants open for lunch during weekends and one for weekdays. Hmm.

Hi Yin

Many thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with The Paul. I really appreciate it.a I agree, certainly plan to return too. And I still speculate a bit why the food didn’t exactly get me out there where I can’t swim – so to speak .

On a recent visit in June with a large group of friends, the service we received that night was absolutely stupendous in terms of knowledge, fluency and attention to detail. Very very impressive.

Food wise though – although still good overall, was less polished than on a previous visit in Dec 2006, which was a shame.

We did speculate whether this was a change in season, or the absence of Paul C himself that night, or just simply that the ideas on the plate were less well executed.

Still – was a very enjoyable night and a restaurant I would consider returning to …

You’re very lucky to be having dinner at Geranium soon. Please let me know where to read about it, if you find the time to put down some notes. I’m going too, in two weeks, but it’s “only” a lunch appointment.

Trine

I’m not quite sure – maybe because I had (still have) a sore spot for California Cabernet’s when I first started learning about wine and travled a bit in Napa and Sonoma Valley. I’m sure you know this, but it’s also the name of a “cult-wine” from Napa Valley – a joint venture between the Mouton Rotschild and the Robert Mondavi families. I have tried a couple of vintages and actually I think it’s rather commercial and one-dimensional in style – but the name sort of stuck to me as an alias I use in wine related matters.

Aren’t you glad that that was the short version?

Looking forward to read about your next gourmet endevours,
Dennis

P.S. I’m having dinner at Geranium in two weeks – really excited – hope to get some time to write about it.

Yeah, lunch is good for a number of reasons:
- it’s cheaper
- you eat less (probably most targeting the girls)
- drink less (the health)
- are able to digest it before bedtime

All reasons that justify frequent visits

Not up to snuff. I’d like to stress that we, well I, really talk details here.

I’m sorry to hear they weren’t quite up to snuff, though – the times I’ve gone (in the evening), everything has been amazing. And I know just what you’re saying with the “is it okay if I just kick of my shoes and lounge on the couch for a couple of hours here?” They sure know how to make you feel relaxed and at home.

And yes, eating lunch is this summer’s secret to stunning food pictures.

Dear LyricalDennis
Fantastic Please, would love to hear more from you. Sometimes work (although I love my job) always gets in the way…
By the way, why Opusone? Maybe you’ve already stated that at belmaati.com.

cheers guys

Do you know Paul Cunningham in person or is it “just” a matter of a signed cook book? I’ve always liked his way and his personality (for what I know he’s a fun person).

I frequently read your blog but rarely have time to comment but will try to pick up the pace and do some more posting again – work just somehow seems to have gotten the better of my time off

See you around,
Dennis

Thanks very much for your kind words. Apologise if this sounds or is inappropriate, but I have to ask. Are you the “Russian military tank”-Dennis?

Hope to see you more around here.

Trine

Cheers,
Dennis