Chateau Marquis de Terme, Margaux Grand Cru 2014 by Michael R. Goss
My vertical learning curve in my sommelier studies bought me a prestigious invitation to the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux tasting, the second highest classification after Premier Cru. Most of the wines at this tasting are already a couple … Read More
Kipferl Austrian Coffee House and Kitchen by M. Kuehn
I’m a big fan of small plates. This way you get to taste a myriad of dishes and sharing food is always a huge pleasure. Thus I was delighted to come across a rather charming Austrian cafe which lies in … Read More
King Prawns in Tomato and Garlic by M. Kuehn
The secret of any good tomato sauce is the quality of the base ingredients, which, of course, in this case are the tomatoes. If your pocket doesn’t allow for San Marzano tomatoes, I like to use the Sainsbury’s taste the … Read More
Is Argiolas Vermentino di Sardegna Wine 2015 – Michael R. Goss
Occasionally you discover wine that really hits the spot, a eureka moment if you will; a real joy to this somewhat jaded palate. I was attending an Italian cookery masterclass at Novikov in Mayfair where one of the dishes we … Read More
Preitaart, Dutch Leek Pie by Michael R. Goss
Dutch cuisine generally has a bad press, largely from those who’ve either never been there or bothered to explore its rich diversity. Certainly some of the dishes tend to be dense and carb heavy, a reflection of the Dutch lifestyle. … Read More
Chateau Nestuby 2015 by M. Kuehn
My love affair with Provence Rose started with Mirabeau, a splendid and now award winning wine which one can purchase in Waitrose. You can always spot a wine from this glorious region by its pale hue and I came across … Read More
West 36 Notting Hill by M.Kuehn
Walking into West 36 feels so utterly ‘Notting Hilly’ it couldn’t be anywhere else. Uber cool, spread out on several floors, a shiny bar with even shinier staff and well heeled, flawlessly elegant customers with a liberal sprinkling of hipsters … Read More
Novikov Italian Cookery Master Class by Michael R. Goss
Message body This classy Mayfair restaurant opened in 2011 and, with its elegant opulence, relaxed ambiance and superb chefs quickly garnered a deserved reputation for its excellent food. This Russian owned restaurant, strangely without Russian food, comprises a cocktail bar, and separate … Read More