Le 1947 restaurant at the Cheval Blanc Courchevel: guest the centrepiece, food the masterpiece
There are only five tables at the three Michelin starred Le 1947 restaurant. Not many restaurants can afford seating just a pinch of diners, but we are at the luxurious ...
Iconic Rhône vineyards: a photo essay
A journey through the Rhône Valley with my camera and a thirsty palate invited my vinous curiosity to capturing the iconic vineyards of the Rhône ...
Château Margilliere: slow wine in Provence honouring the world's oldest highway
Château Margilliere is a 17th century stone farm in the green countryside of Provence. The ancient times recalling stones rest stubornly all over the property as a distinctive feature of ...
Toyo: refined Japanese gastronomy meets rare ingredients in Paris
A simple, yet fine entrance to Toyo in Paris announces the humble Japanese attitude that permeats the entire dining experience at the restaurant. Welcomed by a clean, sombre painting of ...
Menton market: discover the sunniest market in Europe
Menton is annually spoiled to receive the most sunshine hours in Europe. No wonder then that the coastal town cutting the border between France and Italy has historically attracted English ...
Interviews with a wine expert: Champagne and its rivals in the spotlight
Wine investors are more interested in individuality and uniqueness.Grower Champagne attracts good press and there is general enthusiasm for it on the trade ...
La Vague d’Or: Mediterranean gastronomy elevated in Saint-Tropez
Trained by Michel Guérard and Alain Ducasse, the chef inherited their delicate approach to cooking and passion for local ingredients ...
Pierre Marcolini: chocolate moulded into perfection
Pierre Marcolini, a Belgium chocolate maker is a perfectionist and his quest for even better chocolate creation elevates him to the cocoa Olymp of the World's best "haute chocolateries". The ...
Top chocolate boutiques in Paris*
From luxurious chocolates by Alain Ducasse, through sculptures of Patrick Roger to small boutiques of François Pralus, Paris gourmet chocolate thrives ...
