Drivel
I was only planning to go to three or four tastings when in Burgundy in July. I have contacted Domaine Arlaud, Domaine Roulot and Domaine Roumier to make bookings …
Madeira
I’ve just had some more Cask 21C Malvasia Madeira, it is terribly good. Straight out of the fridge it really shows that it can be a refreshing drink thanks …
Champagne
This is one of my favourite non-vintage Champagne; it is a bargain when purchased in France. Champagne Brut NV, Alfred Gratien The nose is really quite fruity, but some …
Germany
More evidence of the super-ripeness of 2003 grapes. This doesn’t really make for a refreshing drink on a hot afternoon. Riesling Kanzemer Altenberg Alte Reben 2003, van Volxem A …
London
Bentley’s Oyster Bar Review I suppose I could be a bit more lenient on Bentley’s as we dined on a Sunday but I’m not going to: it was terrible. …
London
Sushi-Say review When I was asked to book a sushi place for Sunday lunch I was a tad surprised; Sunday hardly seems like the best day to be seeking …
London
Yauatcha review Yauatcha is quite an impressive looking place in the middle of Soho. Upstairs there is a tea room with little cakes on offer, downstairs is the main …
General
My lunch today was Sillfield Farm Bury-style black pudding. These are sold as whole sausages that you can slice up and fry. Jolly good they are too. They have …
London
La Brasserie Ma Cuisine Bourgeoise review Yes, I admit it has an awful name, and the outside looks frankly hideous, but we dined very well. The menu has loads …
Burgundy
A couple of bottles of Burgundy in a restaurant; one good, one not so good. Macon-Clesse Cuvée Tradition E. J. Thévenet Domaine de la Bongran 1998, Jean Thévenet The …
