Antwerp is a remarkable has-it-all city… the perfect mix of historic architecture, modern design and foodie destination. So is the Hotel FRANQ, a Relais & Chateaux gem in the heart of the city . Once a bank, the hotel has…
Tag: michelin stars
best bed: Le Royal Monceau, Paris, France
Exceptional luxury is what I expected at Le Royal Monceau. After all it has been chosen as one of only 25 hotels the French Government has given the distinction of Palace. Five stars on steroids, the best of the best…
the perfect ten: julian bentivegna’s new restaurant
“I take my cooking seriously, but never myself”. My first thought as I started chatting with chef Julian Bentivegna was Wow! am I an under achiever. My second thought was Wow! can he cook. Julian has just opened his first…
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best bed: La Reserve, Paris, France
I’m pretty sure La Reserve is what heaven is going to look like, smell like, taste like, BE like! The hotel truly is divine. Originally the home of Napoléon III’s half-brother, the Duc de Morny, it was built in 1854…
killing it in the kitchen
Who knew hanging in a Michelin kitchen could be so much pleasure. No drudgery here. This was all fun! Tasting. Giggling. And a smidge of learning. Pied a Terre’s Kitchen Experience turned out to be the most incredible London adventure.…
my favourite things: LYON
It is every blogger’s joy to get enthusiastic feedback and I am no different. Whether this feedback is posted in the Reply section or, as is more often the case, shared in conversation and accompanied by a glass of excellent…