Lake Garda, one of the loveliest sites of one of the loveliest restaurants, @ristorantelido84. Brothers Riccardo and Giancarlo Camanini have turned this tranquil spot into one of the most coveted dining destinations in the world. Formerly a pool house built in 1984, the beautifully refurbished space pays homage to 1960s art deco, offering... More
In the sleepy village of Vencò, an hour and a bit away from Trieste, @antoniaklugmann creates provocative culinary poetry that embodies the soul of Friuli-Venezia.
At @largineavenco, Antonia and her sister @vittoria1983 welcome you with such warmth, it feels like visiting their home. The experience is intimate and... More
To celebrate the year of the dragon, I had the honor of attending a stupendous feast, hosted by Dining Out and @halekulani_okinawa, and featuring Tomoya Kawada of ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @sazenka, who prepared an elaborate full-course dinner under the stars amid the remains of Shuri Castle.
The palace of the Rykyu Kingdom between... More
2024 is shaping up to be a big year for @hotel_the_mitsui_kyoto’s restaurant @_toki_kyoto_. Helmed by Tetsuya Asano, the modern French restaurant expresses the culture of Kyoto in dishes based on the theme of the region’s famously pristine, soft water. Toki was included in this year’s Michelin Kyoto guide, and last month... More
It’s been a joy to watch @maz.tokyo go from strength to strength in such a short time. Led by @santiago.maztokyo, the team’s dedication comes through in every detail. All of this is complemented by the excellent beverage selection: some brilliant wines from South America, along with enticing elixirs made with @mater.in... More
For this very special dinner at @maz.tokyo, @virgiliocentral came to town to give us a sneak peek at some of the work the Central family has been doing to push the emerging Amazonian rainforest-to-table movement forward in Peru.
@centralrest has always taken a macro view of the Peruvian kitchen, exploring the cuisine... More
The second half of the @sezannetokyo x @thechairmanrestauranthk collaboration was every bit as spectacular and surprising as the first.
There was sweet and sour pig’s tail with strawberries – crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside. Shirako, enveloped in pasta sheets, was doused with a piquant and sweet... More
In my 13-plus years as a food writer, I’ve experienced more than my fair share of four-hands dinners all over the world. But the collaboration between @sezannetokyo and @thechairmanrestauranthk was a highlight.
@chezcalvert and Danny Yip are both perfectionists with an intuitive sense of harmony and balance. What... More
Everyone wishes they had a place like @hisapolonka in their neighborhood. Behind a cheerful blue facade in the middle of Kobarid, the cozy dining room outfitted with wooden beams and charming rustic furnishings envelops you in a warm embrace. The genial @valterkramar runs the show here, pouring amazing Slovenian wines and glasses... More
50 shades of light! 50 shades of love! It’s celebration time. Happy birthday to 🌟🌟🌟@hisafranko and @anaros40.
“We both became ladies this year,” Ana says with her characteristic grace.
The new menu brims with ebullience, along with the wisdom of the mountains. A stunning snapshot of Hisa’s past, present, and... More