The funds of the auction will go to restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire damage, please read more on my last post for Sotheby’s. - On April the 17th. I had the honor to be part of a tasting ceremony, before the actual auction began. Many key people in the fine wine industry gathered in the auction room at Sotheby’s. Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and his siblings Camille and Julien Beaumarchais de Rothschild, Catherine Pégard flew from France to celebrate this importan

Michelin-starred Southwest Indian restaurant is located in central London, walking distance from Parliament. Chef Sriram, brought the city of London the best flavours and traditions, since 1989. Starting 2001, the restaurant started gaining much attention and earning many awards, including a star Michelin in year 2008. Beloved by many Lords, Ladies and members of Parliament, this restaurant has a "Division Bell". A table reservation is recommended. I had the tasting menu. So

A wine from Bordeaux, with character, Pétrus 1982 vintage, from the right bank, Pomerol with 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. (From 2010, 100% Merlot) I took this photo on a Saturday, 2nd. of March 2019, during a cheese and wine degustation with Paxton & Whitfield at Berry Bros & Rudd in London. If I may describe the Wine & Spirit merchant, if it is not the most, it is one of the most organized wine merchant I have visited here in London. There is enough space that you can w

Considering the limited exposure I had to Michelin starred restaurants, I am not in a position to offer any kind of approval or disapproval about my lunch episode at the restaurant Claude Bosi, but I will write my impressions overall. I also know and I admit that this restaurant made me a better gourmet connoisseur on every aspect: food, wine, customer service and the overall Michelin experience. For this reason, I am going to write mainly about my impressions and less about

Description by MICHELIN guide inspectors: A warm relaxed neighborhood restaurant with a loyal, local following - perfect fit for Chiswick. While the influences varied, its heart is French with occasional nods to the Med. The dishes themselves are free of unnecessary adornment, so the focus remain on the quality of the ingredients. A warm atmosphere with charming staff from different corners of the world. I most enjoyed my communication with the Head Sommelier Stamatis Iseris,

A modern and sophisticated Dim Sum restaurant that offers a variety of flavors from all over China. The outside of the box thinker, Chef Andrew Wong is introducing London the culture and the many tastes from every Province of the country through this cuisine. The flavors are all hidden behind one Dim Sum. Facts: -Dim Sum means literally "snack". Many years ago, Chinese blue color workers would finish working all day and early for breakfast, they would go to a teahouse and ini