a guide to 'traveleating'
Posted in dining out, Estonia, Finnish, food, French, restaurant review, restaurants, Tallinn, traveleating, wine on May 18th, 2008
Have you heard the news that back in 2004, Hilary Clinton beat John McCain in a vodka drinking contest at Gloria in Tallinn, Estonia? Gloria is one of my highest rated restaurants in the world. It’s an incredible experience, and I would fly to Tallinn just to eat at Gloria. My husband told me about [...]
Posted in dining out, food, French, London, restaurant review, restaurants, traveleating on Nov 24th, 2007
I don’t think many people remember Alan Yau‘s short-lived Italian venture Anda. The food was delicious, albeit pricey, and perhaps the Baker Street location wasn’t right for it. It seems, however, to be working perfectly well for Galvin Bistrot de Luxe, the French restaurant that has taken over the site. Run by top chef brothers [...]
Posted in dining out, Estonia, food, French, restaurant review, restaurants, Tallinn, travel, traveleating, wine on Dec 27th, 2006
While researching Tallinn’s restaurant scene for a six day visit over Christmas, I came across Gloria, ‘one of the world’s top 100 restaurants’ according to Condé Nast Traveller. Open since 1937, various world leaders and even a Pope have dined here at this most exclusive of restaurants. Furthermore, it has a superb wine cellar, considered [...]
Posted in diner, dining out, food, French, New York, restaurant review, restaurants, travel, traveleating on Nov 3rd, 2006
[UPDATE - JUNE 2009 - FLORENT is no longer at this location, but is apparently relocating elsewhere soon] Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, Florent is a fabulous place to eat in New York when you’re hungry, particularly late at night or in the early hours of the morning after a spot of clubbing. [...]
Posted in dining out, Edinburgh, food, French, Michelin star, restaurant review, Scotland, travel, traveleating, vegetarian on May 23rd, 2006
Martin Wishart is a real treat, with its one Michelin star (I believe it was the first Edinburgh restaurant to be awarded one) and location in the hip Port of Leith, just a short taxi ride from the city centre. The interior is simple but stylish, and the service impeccable – polite, friendly and inconspicuous. [...]
