The Providores – Summer Trip Post #15

Final meal in London was at Peter Gordon's The Providores. Above his The Tapa Room, its delicious menu brought me back to my first visit and tasting. Here's what we had. Thanks Peter!

Ottolenghi – Summer Trip Post #14

Ottolenghi is renowned as a high-end food chain with several London locations. Opened by Israeli chef and author Yotam Ottolenghi, its popularity make reservations a challenge. Wanting to try it, me and my wife finally managed to book at table at...

Tapa Room – Summer Trip Post #8

Here's some thoughts on a London lunch at Peter Gordon's Tapa Room. A fusion of wine bar and café, the ground floor offers a diverse menu available throughout the day. Ten years ago, I had visited Gordon's restaurant Providores, something I remember...

Llama Inn

Jaded as I am as a chef (nevermind as a New Yorker!), a restaurant find in Williamsburg left me with pure happy in my belly. And my soul! It's a Peruvian restaurant called Llama Inn. No attitude except serve great food, it's the creation of Chef Erik Ramirez,...

Sottocasa (Williamsburg)

Sottocaso is the name of a pizza group that is inviting and delicious. There are three New York City locations; Boreum, Williamsburg and soon in Harlem. My friends Laura Giromini Arrigoni and husband Luca are the team firing up these fine pizza...