El Esteco Don David Torrontes, 2015 by Michael R. Goss
On the opposite corner from my apartment in Buneos Aires I discovered a superb independent wine store, Friendly Wines on Paraguay 699. They have three stores in the city and specialise in carefully chosen Argentine wines that not generally available in the … Read More
The bad, the worse and the downright unforgivable by M. Kuehn
This morning, another 10 hour day at the cafe looming, my biz partner and I headed to a nearby cafe for breakfast. There is nothing I like more than having my food served to me. It is such a treat … Read More
Piri Piri Chicken Wings by M. Kuehn
Once you know how to make this easy coating for your wings or your thighs, you’ll never want to buy the commercial stuff again. TIP You can, of course, adjust the heat. I love it but if you’re allergic, just … Read More
Le Mas De Romanin by M. Kuehn
Having had the great pleasure of dining in Cepage, a bijou French bistro in W2, (review to come soon) the evening was made even more delightful by the presence of a Provence rose on the extensive and exciting wine list. … Read More
Ten Things I Hate about Restaurants by M. Kuehn
As I get older, I seem to be more aware of the immensely irritating practices and traits that are ubiquitous in many restaurants. So here they are, in no particular order, my restaurant nightmares… 1) You wouldn’t expect a waiter … Read More
Sous Vide Rack of Lamb by Ian Jack
Being a sous vide virgin, I was terribly excited at a:- NOT cooking and knowing that my good friend Ian would produce something stunning and b:- knowing that a rack of lamb was on its way. What can I say? … Read More
El Inca Plebeyo, Ecuadorian Cuisine by Michael R. Goss
Message body Few things can transport you in space and time; a well crafted novel, a film perhaps or superb food. Entering this cosy new restaurant on the Essex Road in Islington was like stepping into Ecuador itself. Ecuadorian artefacts … Read More
Gorgonzola and Broccoli Soup by Zina Manda
My business partner makes a wicked soup and when she decided to use Gorgonzola instead of Stilton it turned out to be a stroke of genius. Creamy, comforting and deliciously smooth, it went down a storm in the cafe. TIP … Read More