Markthal, Rotterdam Food Market by Michael R. Goss
Before WW2 my mother worked in Rotterdam as a nurse. I remember she would tell me, with a deep sadness in her eyes, what a beautiful city it once was; bustling streets, wide boulevards, the Delftsevaart and the lively old … Read More
The Trafalgar Tavern, Greenwich by Michael R. Goss
Last time I was here it was a late sunny spring evening after, rather appropriately, watching Portsmouth beat Charlton Athletic before my beloved Pompey became mired in fraud and corruption. Several pints of the rather potent Nelson’s Blood bitter at … Read More
Henri Bourgeois, Les Bonnes Bouche Sancerre, Chavignol 2014, Costco by Michael R. Goss
Buying wines you don’t know is always a hit and miss affair, especially in supermarkets and trade wholesalers. When you spot something that piques your interest it’s always worth buying one and, if it’s a keeper, go back and buy … Read More
Vegetable Curry by M. Kuehn
Recipes evolve when you’re in the world of food. Sometimes it’s by happy accident and other times it’s because you have a sudden inspiration. By baking the courgettes and sweet potato the flavours are intensified and lift the whole dish. … Read More
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