London
I’ve reviewed Hawksmoor (London’s best meat restaurant) before here and here. The basic message is that it is a top meat establishment. This will not be another review as …
Champagne
I really like Jacquesson , they have improved greatly in recent years. The Avize Grand Cru is an amazing vintage fizz. This is a bit more ‘basic’, but it …
Recipes
This is how pros make top mashed potato, and I am a freaking pro, alright. So, get 2 big Maris Piper potatoes per person and prick them all over …
Egomania
A few people have said I should sign up for Twitter. I know little of it, but I seem to be aware that I have more to say than …
Burgundy
I find Corton to be the least satisfying Grand Cru in Burgundy. Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2004, Prince Florent de Merode It is quite pale. No matter …
Beer
Today’s little bottle of beer with lunch I know to be much nicer than yesterday’s. Originating from Freemantle in Western Australia this is a quality Pale Ale which will …
London
Sometimes a restaurant will give hints that it is going to be good. That Salt Yard was heaving with punters was a pretty good sign, but what did it …
Beer
This summer we are burning through Alsace and Burgundy. Alsace is considered to be the place in France where the best beers are brewed. I’ve got one here to …
Buying recommendations
I keep thinking I should write a ‘hilarious bargains of the wine world’ post for here. Two wines that would feature near the top of that list are Manzanilla …
Germany
Some 2007s have closed up, this isn’t one of them. Riesling Kabinett Graacher Domprobst 2007, Willi Schaefer This is burning with limey life on the nose with a fantastically …
