L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon 5 rue de Montalembert 75007 Paris, France Dining date: 10/28/14 This Paris Saint-Germain location was the first of Joel Robuchon’s l’Atelier concepts, which is now a worldwide chain. Holding two Michelin stars and ranked #31 in the latest world’s best restaurant list (and as high as #12 in 2012), it’s oft-regarded…
L’Arpège 84 rue de Varenne 75007 Paris, France Dining date: 10/27/14 L’Arpege has been high on my list of restaurants to try for some time. When I first traveled to Paris seven years ago, I remember walking around the corner from the Rodin Museum just to see the restaurant from the outside. Having just graduated…
Le Chateaubriand 129 ave Parmentier 75011 Paris, France Dining date: 10/25/14 Le Chateaubriand was our first dinner in Paris. While the restaurant doesn’t have a Michelin star, it is ranked #27 on the latest World’s 50 Best Restaurants list (ranking as high as #9 in 2011). Reviews appeared to be pretty mixed with some loving…
Gordon Ramsay 68 Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HP United Kingdom Dining date: 10/17/14 Gordon Ramsay is one of the most famous chefs in the world and one of the few who are celebrities in both hemispheres. While best-known for being a shouty chef on TV, he first made a name for himself cooking in…
Petit Trois 718 N Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 Dining date: 10/13/14 Petit Trois is Ludo Lefebvre’s latest venture, opened a few months ago as the more casual sister restaurant to the popular Trois Mec. It’s literally next door and shares a wall; I believe the kitchens/pantry are even connected. Petit Trois serves classic…
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Mandarin Oriental Hotel 66 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7LA United Kingdom Dining date: 10/16/14 Heston Blumenthal is one of the most notable chefs in the world; his flagship The Fat Duck was once named the best restaurant in the world and has consistently garnered three Michelin stars. He has a number of…
Bestia 2121 7th Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90021 Dining date: 6/21/14, 8/1/14 and 10/10/14 Bestia continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The food’s as good as ever and the restaurant continues to pack the house nightly. I’ve visited regularly, once every month and a half or so; this post recaps three of…
Q Sushi 521 W 7th St Los Angeles, CA 90014 Dining date: 10/2/14 I first dined at Q two months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. This return visit came quicker than expected as Q was the last-minute choice for a special occasion meal in the downtown area. Sushi Zo still gets the majority of buzz…