NICE, France – Do not judge a restaurant by its logo. Le Vingt4, in Nice, is a small neighborhood bistro and wine bar that invites visitors to settle in for the evening. In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside knowledge about the best places to sample the delights…
Eating at Tim Raue, Berlin’s greatest restaurant, is a serious challenge. Throw out your preconceived notions and enjoy! Click here to see all of my photos, my impressions and a description of each dish.
ZURICH, Switzerland – The Limmatquai, located in the city center of Zurich, is a must stop for any tourist, as well as its many imposing churches and museums in addition to the scenic shores of Lake Zurich. It’s also a place where the best Italian restaurant in Zurich can be found. In this series of…
ZURICH, Switzerland – Zurich, Switzerland is a very expensive city. The people of Zurich have the highest GDP in the world. So it’s quite normal to see that most hotel restaurants that cater to business people have a few luxurious tricks up their sleeves. In this series of articles, Cédric Lizotte visits some of the best…
NICE, France – It’s not a tourist trap! Isn’t it comforting to know that there is a place to eat in Old Nice which offers excellent French/Mediterranean dishes in a charming historic setting, and with fair prices on top of that? In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside…
NICE, France – (Please note that since the publication of this article, Restaurant JAN and chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen have received their first Michelin star.) Can someone explain to me the criteria Michelin uses to award stars? This is obviously, in Europe at least, the reference which distinguishes an excellent restaurant from a…
MARSEILLE, France – The Michelin-starred Alcyone in Marseille is gorgeously situated in the luxury hotel InterContinental Hotel-Dieu and overlooks the Mediterranean coast. In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside knowledge about the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet.…
Das Stue, a 5-star hotel in Berlin, Germany, has great character, a serious modern attitude, and a Michelin-starred restaurant run by Paco Perez.
MARSEILLE, France – The restaurant industry is not immune to the “flavor of the day” and its effects. We see them in the worlds of art, design, architecture, and even writing. The temptation for restaurants to follow the latest fad isn’t limited to restaurant décor and trendy cocktails, but can creep into the menu, as well,…
MARSEILLE, France – La Poule Noire’s excellence comes in large part from its consistency. Unlike more gaudy competitors, this establishment, run by Paté Franck and his wife Sophie, never wavers in its ability to offer simple, affordable seasonal cuisine in a neat and tidy restaurant. Diners always know they can expect a quality dining experience…
