Tag: fine dining
CENTRAL – Lima, Peru
Central Restaurante in Lima, Peru is a culinary gem. If you’ve seen the Netflix Chef’s Table episode (season 3, episode 6), you know that Virgilio Martínez Véliz runs Central’s kitchen with his wife, Pia León. It is there that they developed the ecosystem and altitude-based […]
ZAZU – Quito, Ecuador
On an Ecuadorian street lined with little restaurants sits a whitewashed building with a subtle sign. Upon entering, you are greeted by an airy room, with light grey walls and wooden floors. The “Relais & Chateaux” sign is prominently on display, as is a gorgeous […]
Progressive Passionate Plates (Gaggan)
Yesterday, April 5, was one of the most anticipated days of the year for food lovers. The Pellegrino Top 50 World Restaurant list was released! A big congratulations to Gaggan Anand for his #7 worldwide ranking, not to mention an impressive third year at the top […]
Putting Le Calandre on the Calendar
In the Veneto region of Italy, there sits a little town called Rubano. It lies 40 km (25 miles) west of Venice and about 7 km (4 miles) northwest of Padua. The population is around 16,000 and the town itself is only about 15 square kilometres […]
A Meal Fit For a King – Relais Louis XIII
What a way to start the Lupercalia weekend! We arrive, slightly late due to Parisian traffic, at the restaurant. While the side street may have been a little difficult to find, the corner building has “Relais Louis XIII” in bright lights above the entrance. The […]