restaurant review

Le Clown Bar, Paris

By: Foodume March 19, 2021March 19, 2021

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Housed within the former dining room of the Cirque d’Hiver in Paris’ 11th arrondissement, Le Clown Bar is as known for its historic circus and clown-themed interiors as its eclectic Modern French fare with Japonais influence.

Three Michelin starred L’Arpège, Paris – Cooking with heart and soul

Chefs like Alain Passard may not cash in on the latest dining trends, employ intricate molecular gastronomy science or use the fanciest ingredients in abundance, but they embody the most important thing in their pursuit of culinary perfection: cooking with a lot of heart, passion and soul.

Solid Tapas at Bodega 1900 by Albert Adrià

By: Foodume November 27, 2018December 2, 2018

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Barcelona, Spain – Our visit to Bodega 1900, a modern vermouth bar helmed by Spanish culinary superstar Albert Adrià, was the salve we very much needed to remedy a disappointing experience at the popular Tickets tapas bar earlier this Spring.

Tickets, Barcelona

Tickets, a one-star Michelin tapas bar opened by the world’s most influential modern chefs Ferran and Albert Adrià, was not quite the anticipated wow ride. The tasting menu had more misses than hits and bore uncertainty that a meal here was worth a special journey.

Andaz Tavern: Modern provincial kitchen in the heart of Tokyo

By: Foodume December 7, 2016October 8, 2017

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Unlike what you would typically expect of flagship restaurants in luxury hotels, Andaz Tavern’s menu echoes a down-to-earth approach, featuring locally and regionally sourced produce cooked with the customer’s heart and soul in mind. It draws inspiration from classic European homestyle dishes that many can identify with – from Italian-style risottos to French duck leg confit and beef bourguignon – and shakes things up with Japanese influences in cooking and aesthetics.

Uogashi Nihon-Ichi Standing Sushi Bar: Casual & affordable sushi in Tokyo

Before we share with you our dining experiences at higher-end sushiyas, it is imperative that we first have a conversation about the good ol’ standing-style sushi bars in Tokyo. Casual, upfront, noisy and sometimes unglamorous, standing sushi bars come with a compact counter space, over-the-counter sushi, and shoulder-to-shoulder rubbing with strangers. From Japanese salarymen to…