I do love Burgundy wines. Somehow Jan Restorff knows that – I don’t know how, but he does. I have always dreamed of one day tasting an Echezaux, Grands-Echezaux, Romanée Conti, Richebourg, La Tache or any of the other marvellous Grand Cru Burgundies in that range, but I didn’t really expect to ever get the… Continue reading Spoiled at Søllerød Kro
Category: Restaurant
Poetic and Powerful El Poblet
Of course, I was disappointed when I realised what I expected would happen – no reservation at El Bulli for the 2009 season. So, where to go instead if you happen to be the lucky one spending the weekend in Barcelona? Chuck had the answer: El Poblet! “…drive 4 hours south to the wonderful El… Continue reading Poetic and Powerful El Poblet
noma 13
The Last time I dined at noma (May 08), René proposed a break of five to six months for me to see how much noma would develop over a half a year’s time. Okay I thought, and was looking forward to my plans for new grand experiences in Belgium, Germany, Holland, and Denmark – and… Continue reading noma 13
The Kitchin – From Nature to P(a)late
The month of September offered me a visit to eminent Edinburgh. It was my first trip to Scotland ever and the hilly beauty, the exciting history, the medieval architecture, the dark and Gothic look, the views to the sea, the impressive castle and the whisky completely overwhelmed me, and I couldn’t help myself falling for… Continue reading The Kitchin – From Nature to P(a)late
What About Herman?
Last week I dined at the new gourmet palace of Tivoli, Herman, which is housed in the old Nimb palace. The restaurant is named after Thomas Herman, the chef, who before Tivoli worked at Kong Hans, Arzak (San Sebastian) and La Broche (Madrid). Thomas claims that taste has to do with recollection and that everything… Continue reading What About Herman?
Gastros on Tour, Heston Blumenthal and the Most Decadent Day of My Life
I have saved this post a few months. There are two reasons. Firstly, I’ve had a great many and lovely meals that I wanted to write about. Also, last time I dined at noma, René suggested me to take some time off. He would like to see how much they would develop over six months… Continue reading Gastros on Tour, Heston Blumenthal and the Most Decadent Day of My Life
Outstanding Oud Sluis
Sergio Herman is a true culinary artist and this is a write-up of a truly culinary perfection, foodwise. During one of my spring visits to noma René (Redzepi) recommended me to go try Sergio Herman’s reastaurant Oud Sluis in Holland, situated close to the Flemish border of Belgium. “I think this is something you will… Continue reading Outstanding Oud Sluis
My First Lunch in Edinburgh
I’m in Edinburgh and really enjoying this gothic and mediaeval but fantastic town. I got here yesterday with the first British Midland flight and was starving at lunch time and this is what I ate: Native oysters I have a terrible craving for oysters. So whenever I see them on the menu I just have… Continue reading My First Lunch in Edinburgh
MR Revisited
NOTE: This restaurant has close down! Actually it’s the third time I visit MR. First time was in 2006, the most recent was in 2007 and so now on 25 August was my third visit, this time having the whole restaurant to myself. Well, not entirely to myself. I had the pleasure of being the… Continue reading MR Revisited
In de Wulf – Go There!
The weather was lovely, the sun shining and the sky blue with white puffy clouds here and there above the old red bricks farm of In de Wulf. I arrived in the late afternoon on a stunning summer day. We are in the Belgian countryside far from everything but close to green and yellow softly… Continue reading In de Wulf – Go There!
Restaurant Résidence – Classic Elegance
It wasn’t a recommendation but the need for an overnight accommodation that made me select this place after reading about it in the L’Arte de Vivre and Michelin guides. I simply was in the neighbourhood. I selected this hotel because of Restaurant Résidence. The restaurant is part of the hotel villa and situated in the… Continue reading Restaurant Résidence – Classic Elegance
Intimate Ensemble
Ensemble is a restaurant I have desired to visit for a very long time. It even had two Michelin stars for a short while until 2006 when the sous chef Morten Schou and Nikolaj Egebøl took over from Jens Vestergård and Mikkel Maarbjerg. It’s a small and very intimate place serving food based on the… Continue reading Intimate Ensemble
Glashuset – Private Dining at the Glassblower’s Table
NOTE: New owner. Kim Møller-Kjær has moved to Villa Vest now! Glashuset has a concept called The Glassblower’s Table which is inspired by that of the Chef’s Table. The big unclothed oak table with a rough look is not placed near the kitchen though, but at the glassblower’s workshop and show room. In fact, I… Continue reading Glashuset – Private Dining at the Glassblower’s Table
Kiin Kiin – Thai Food with Distinction and Dedication
First time I became familiar with Kiin Kiin was when I a fine day in September 2007 was walking from Sankt Hans Torv towards the Empire Cinema. I stopped to take a look at the menu on the wall of this discrete and new restaurant. I am the first to admit that my knowledge about… Continue reading Kiin Kiin – Thai Food with Distinction and Dedication
FACIL – Modern German Dining
Just back from Berlin, where I highly treasured the pieces of restaurant advice I had got. Thanks very much, Ingo! I tried two restaurants and this is how I experienced the first one, Facil. Facil has one * Michelin and is a modern and elegant restaurant which is part of the hotel Mandala in Potsdamer… Continue reading FACIL – Modern German Dining
Why I Never Get Tired of Noma
I have to show you the photos from my latest noma lunch, because René did it again! The menu I got on April 30 completely overwhelmed me. This is why I’ll never be tired of dining at noma; the variations at all times and the urge to serve and please every new or often frequenting… Continue reading Why I Never Get Tired of Noma
Paris Report #1
You know already that I took pleasure in dining at Pierre Gagnaire, which was my first 3* Michelin experience in Paris. I would like also to tell you about other great food experiences I had in the fantastic City of Light. During the last couple of months I have been to Paris twice: one time… Continue reading Paris Report #1
Discovering Pierre Gagnaire – and a Friendship
“Let me know the day you’re ready for Gagnaire… I’ll join too”, this is what Laurent wrote to me months ago and by that the first very good food / Gatros on Tour epicurious date saw light. Laurent discovered my very good food blog, when he was searching for some information about noma prior to… Continue reading Discovering Pierre Gagnaire – and a Friendship
Madeleines Madteater – an almost food performance?
Reading several very positive Danish reviews of Madeleines Madteater I was very much in doubt about how I would like this kind of entertainment comprising both a show as well as a feast of some kind. When I dine out, the food always gets my 100% attention, and I was therefore afraid that I would… Continue reading Madeleines Madteater – an almost food performance?
Noma and the Surprise
Can you bear another noma post? Mum and me like to meet for a mother-daughter day once or twice a year, and for our date set to 13 March 2008 I had decided that I would invite my mum to noma for lunch. Not the biggest surprise, I know, but anyway. My first revisit to… Continue reading Noma and the Surprise