Restaurants reviews
Sushi Nakazawa, New York: Perfect for Sushi Enthusiasts Like Me
For my second evening in New York, I decided to book a table at this Michelin-starred omakase sushi restaurant. Here’s a recap of this unique experience.
The concept
Omakase is a Japanese dining style where the chef chooses the tasting...
Bulot in Gothenburg: gastronomy and seafood
Bulot, in Gothenburg, is a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant offering French-influenced cuisine made from high-quality local ingredients in a simple, relaxed setting.
I had put Bulot on my list of restaurants to try in Gothenburg and was supposed to have dinner...
Brasserie Liberté, Washington DC: Good, But Worth a Second Visit
On my second day in the U.S. capital, I stopped for a quick lunch at this Georgetown brasserie.
The concept
The concept is quite simple—a traditional brasserie with classic French dishes.
The setting
The setting is very well done, with a nicely decorated...
Restaurant Filomena, Georgetown, Washington DC: Disappointing
Shortly after arriving in Washington, I decided to step out for lunch between meetings. Being in Georgetown, surrounded by Italian restaurants, I opted to make a reservation at Filomena, a well-known establishment in Washington.
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The concept
The concept is simple: a...
Kotuwa in Singapore: a somewhat disappointing Sri Lankan restaurant
While the food offered by Kotuwa was good, the overall service left me feeling a little unsatisfied; it wasn't really what I expected.
For my second and last dinner in Singapore, and after enjoying Chili Crab the night before,...
Jumbo Seafood ION Orchard in Singapore: a nice place for good chili crab
Jumbo Seafood offers a very good Chili Crab, perhaps not the best or most authentic in town, but more than enough to enjoy this local specialty if you can put up with service that is a little too mechanical.
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KO in Bali: excellent Japanese cuisine and a beautiful show
KO in Bali is an excellent Japanese restaurant offering various types of teppanyaki and sushi menus in a range of settings, where the quality of the food is matched by the entertainment provided by the chef behind the counter....
Restaurant Pizzeria Salvy: A Pleasant Surprise
For my final lunch in Philadelphia, I was looking for a nice restaurant and stumbled upon a pizzeria located in the Comcast Center, one of the city’s most prestigious towers.
The concept
A simple concept—an Italian pizzeria with a straightforward menu...
Restaurant SkyHigh at Four Seasons Philadelphia: Excellent Cocktails
On the second evening of my stay in Philadelphia, I dined at SkyHigh, the restaurant at the Four Seasons Philadelphia.
The concept
The concept itself isn’t particularly unique: it’s an excellent hotel bar, likely the best in the city, featuring a...
Koizen Gothenburg: a very pleasant sushi experience
Koizen is a restaurant offering tasting menus based on excellent quality sushi, prepared by a passionate and extremely friendly chef.
For dinner in Gothenburg, I put Koizen at the top of my list for one simple reason: it's the...