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
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
Valencia’s Food Market
Just back from Valencia I’d like to show you some of the photos I took at the beautiful food market in Valencia, which was a short stop on the way to my destination Denia – where the exciting restaurant El Poblet is located. A review of my dinner there will follow soon. In the meanwhile,… Continue reading Valencia’s Food Market
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
No More Copenhagen Post Food Blog
I’m not writing articles for the Copenhagen Post’s Food Blog any longer. I realised that it took up too much of my time and that I couldn’t keep up with very good food the way I would like to. I’ve therefore decided to stop sending articles for the English newspaper. So, my new year’s resolution… Continue reading No More Copenhagen Post Food Blog
Noma – Best Meal in 2008 by OA Guide
An assortment of chefs, food writers, restaurant owners and bloggers and more than 90 people from all over the world have replied to the question from Steve Plotnicki, Opinionated About Dining, “Name the best meal you had in 2008” and noma was on most people’s lips! Congratulations! WOW!
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
René Redzepi Rewarded Chef of the Year!
The Spanish 10th food congress lomejordelagastronomia.com was last week rewarding René Redzepi, noma, Chef of the Year on the international scene! The congress was held in San Sebastian, and after four days of demonstrations by the world’s famous chefs like Kobe Desramaults from In De Wulf, Pascal Barbot from Astrance, Quique Dacosta from El Poblet… Continue reading René Redzepi Rewarded Chef of the Year!
Disappointing DR
This is a different post from what I usually write, but I just feel I have to say this. It has taken me a few days to really digest Danish Broadcasting Corporation’s (DR) noma documentary. I knew DR was filming at noma and that there would be a broadcast this autumn. During my lunch and… Continue reading Disappointing DR
Autumn Time is Truffle Time
Autumn time is truffle time. The moisty, earthy smell of this strange fungus is autumn in its purest sense and as the best truffles are in season at this time of the year, this is when to opt for the truffle dish. To me, the smell of truffles is also a trip down memory lane.… Continue reading Autumn Time is Truffle Time
A Comment on the Noma Documentary
For you guys who were not able to see Danish Broadcasting Corporation’s noma documentary tonight, I thought I’d like to make a comment. The one hour long documentary was portraying chef and owner Rene Redzepi. Half of the time we followed Rene in the kitchen instructing cooks how to prepare dishes, what to do and,… Continue reading A Comment on the Noma Documentary
Noma Documentary
Danish Broadcasting Corporation has been following noma day and night with a camera for months, and this has now resulted in a documentary that will be run the on DR1 channel the 12th November 8pm. Interesting, I’m sure.
Noma – Best Restaurant of 2008 by Den Danske Spiseguide
Noma was awarded best restaurant of the Year 2008 by Bent Christensen’s Den Danske Spiseguide. Other awards for 2008 are: BEST RESTAURANT noma 🙂 BEST CHEF Thomas Herman, Herman BEST MAITRE d’/WAITER Christian Arø Mortensen, Premisse BEST SOMMELIER Thilde Jo Maarbjerg, Kong Hans Kælder BEST WINE LIST Søllerød Kro – again!! BEST DIGESTIVES Kiin-Kiin BEST… Continue reading Noma – Best Restaurant of 2008 by Den Danske Spiseguide
Turned Down By The Bull
Rejected by el bulli
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
Cheap Favourites
For great food and service for a reasonable price, you may have to go low. Here are three basement eateries that will give you a very nice evening, without breaking the bank. Cofoco (Abel Cathrines Gade 7 CPH V, +4533136060) serves traditional Danish or French recipes like salmon tartar, Jerusalem artichokes soup, sweetbreads or crème… Continue reading Cheap Favourites
Copenhagen Post – Food Blog
The Copenhagen Post has introduced a new food blog culumn in their In and Out Guide and they’ve invited Zarah Maria, Jennie and me to write it based on the content of our blogs respectfully. I’ve decided that I’ll post my own writings here when they have been published. The first one was came out… Continue reading Copenhagen Post – Food Blog
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