Dismal Dining at Grace’s Wine W1 Bar by M. Kuehn
This is a question to which I have no unequivocal answer. People tell me that if something is truly wrong with their food they will voice it quietly, but at times they let it go because it’s not that bad … Read More
Bajan Fishcakes by Anita Whittaker
My good friend Anita invited me to her recent birthday bash and I was so blown away by these fishcakes, I begged her to blog them. So here they are in all their delicious glory. Bajan Fishcakes have been sampled, … Read More
La Regina, St George’s Hotel Wembley by M. Kuehn
Spectacularly tired iceberg passed off as a side salad Tasteless Chicken Milanese Juicy, perfectly rare steak The excellent Mirabeau wine St. George’s hotel passes itself off as a luxury hotel, about which I can neither deny nor confirm. I can, … Read More
Seafood Waterzooi at ‘t Vosken, Ghent by Michael R. Goss
Ghent is one of my favourite European cities; its serene canals are lined with 15th century architecture of absolutely breathtaking beauty. Unspoilt by the tourist hordes of Brugge, and with less of the ugly modern development of Brussels, it’s city … Read More
Aldi Marlborough Pinot Noir, New Zealand 2014 by Michael R. Goss
Aldi continue to amaze me with their excellent, exquisite selection of wines from around the world. New Zealand, already famous for its superb Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc now produces some excellent Pinot Noir which has a deserved reputation that improves … Read More
Start Bay Inn Torcross, Devon by Michael R. Goss
Having family in the West Country gives me the perfect base from which to explore the delicious delights of Devon. This was my second visit to the Start Bay Inn; I adore its location on Slapton Sands, a long spit … Read More
British Eating Habits: French Torture by M. Kuehn and Michael R. Goss
I spent a year in Bordeaux as a student and several months in Paris after I graduated. In my humble opinion there is no nation that rivals France for cuisine. Some of their farming methods are dubious if not cruel … Read More
Two Superb Wines from Santorini by Michael R. Goss
The great pleasure of being a wine journalist is that one gets invited to a surfeit of tastings. Early spring is when many of the big wholesalers and distributors launch their new annual wine lists to the trade. The new … Read More