brasserie bao bei
I haven’t seen the Lord of the Ring trilogy in Chinese, but I imagine Gollum is going on and on about ‘my Bao Bei’ in the Chinese version. ‘Precious’ is what Bao Bei means in Chinese, often used in the context of jewelry. With this in mind, it’s no surprise to find a restaurant that […] more…
tapas molecular
The Mandarin Oriental is one of the many high-rise neighbors of Japan’s emperor. Located next to Tokyo Station, the five star hotel offers not only luxury but also marvelous views over ‘The never ending city.’ The best view is men only, being the male restroom. Here you can do your business while looking down at […] more…
lost in sensation
Whomever saw Takeshi Kitano’s 1997 movie Hanabi, knows at least one word of Japanese: fireworks. And hanabi is what happens on your plate and in your mouth when you dine at Dinings. Instead of lost in translation, you’ll be lost in sensation due to the heavenly compositions Dinings cuisine creates. In Holland the expression for […] more…
dutch delight
The best way to start an article on Dutch cuisine? A few quotes: – ‘The Dutch kitchen at its best is Vincent Van Gogh’s painting of poor bastards eating potatoes.’ – ‘Dutch cuisine? Did they discover a sequel to Dante’s Inferno?’ – ‘Famous Dutch recipe: Boil 1 kilogram of potatoes until they’re dry and serve […] more…
bucktown benedict
Some say it was a pope who invented it, others say the honor goes to a stockbroker. A Wall Street man named Lemuel Benedict, who one day walked into the Waldorf Hotel accompanied by a huge hangover. Here he invented his own breakfast sandwich made of poached eggs, ham and an English muffin with hollandaise […] more…
a bite of bucktown
It was one of those Chicago nights. Chilly, wet and windy. After wiping its way through rush hour traffic and billions of raindrops, the cab dropped us of in Bucktown. North Damen number 1952 to be specific. Mirrored in the dark and wet road a brick building topped with a gabbled roof beckoned to people […] more…
angels with bagpipes
Stop! You almost passed a mouthful of sensations. A place where Scottish traditions are given an Italian twist. Where Haggis meets pancetta and Highland lamb dates anchovy. Thank God you stopped just in time and entered Angels with Bagpipes. Despite the small terrace it is not difficult to miss the restaurant. All thanks to the […] more…
mama mia
Watching The Sopranos or one of the Godfathers can give you an appetite. Or not, it all depends on the scenes. But bungee jumping without a rope or horse head riding in bed aside, it is the attractiveness of the Italian kitchen that makes watching Tony or Don Vito extra tasteful. So, sitting on an […] more…
the girl and the fig
For some foie gras is heaven, for others French fries earth. But Sonoma foodies know there is something between heaven and earth. A place where foie grass and French fries are forbidden fruits. Where there is a daily line of people waiting to get a taste. A taste of ‘country food with a French passion’. […] more…
hot pot cold tiger
Fondue or claypot, that’s the question at Bee Cheng Hiang in Kuala Lumpur. Bee can be found in Jalan Sultan, a street that is all about food and fake fancy brands. Surrounded by stalls full of Rolex, Gucci, Prada and DVD’s you’ll find mysterious plastic tables with a circular whole in the centre. The mystery […] more…
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