By Cedric Lizotte
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…
At Ritz-Carlton Berlin, with club access, you get free super-high-speed internet, complimentary meals, complimentary drinks…
When I travel, I spend most of my time taste-testing restaurants and visiting different – sometimes famous, sometimes less so – places that serve local food to a local crowd. However, every once in a while I stumble upon a restaurant that’s located in a hotel. Knowing which are the Best Hotel Restaurants is important. These…
Basel is cute as a button–this small town on the borders of Switzerland, France and Germany has one of the highest museum-per-capita rates in the world. It’s also an oft-overlooked destination for Swiss holidays. Basel restaurants are a great simile for the city itself. Switzerland’s gastronomic scene is on the rise, and the Swiss’ obsession…
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors. TOKYO, Japan – What if we treated beef the same way we treat fish? A Wagyu beef restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, does exactly that. A restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the preparation and presentation of the world’s best beef, Wagyu beef. It’s considered a race of beef;…
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors. MONTREAL, Canada – What happens if you make an equation combining a Montrealer of Moroccan descent with a love for Japanese food and a flair for the club scene? Well, one thing is sure, it means that there is sushi in Montreal. If you’re not sure about…
MONTRÉAL, Canada – Restaurants in Paris, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, London, Macao, Monaco, Montreal, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo. Soon: Geneva, New York, Miami. A chief colour scheme. Same décor for each location. Same staples on the menu, with a few regionalized dishes according to locale. Menu items that follow current consumer tastes and culinary…