by lareine | Sep 26, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
I last visited Tate Dining Room in 2018, (Today as we speak the pictures popped up as a reminder on my phone!) and here I was back with a fresh new look in the dining room after a refurbishment. When it comes to chefs, I have a soft spot for women doing things their...
by lareine | Sep 19, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
I have the book at home, and until now I had always wondered what it would be like to eat at Yardbird. Flicking through the pages, I saw some adventurous skewers featuring every part of the bird you can imagine. Finally, this curiosity became a reality when we flew...
by lareine | Sep 17, 2025 | Stories, Paris
Unbeknown to me, I might have walked into a tourist‑trap restaurant. Part of the Ducasse empire, Allard is an old‑school bistro known for casual French classics. It all sounds good on paper. Unfortunately, I must have ordered the most uninteresting thing on the menu —...
by lareine | Sep 16, 2025 | Paris, Stories, Uncategorized
Chef Mathieu is the kind of chef I can relate to – he puts his head down and delivers real, delicious food with substance. There is no tasting menu (a sensible move). You will find all the à la carte choices on a blackboard, so just be sure you know your French so you...
by lareine | Sep 16, 2025 | Journeys
Immediately upon walking in, there is a sense of friendliness in this low‑key and warming bistro. I met a young chap who knew an awful lot about Yorkshire in the UK, and we connected instantly. This made me happy and feel right at home, confident that the staff here...
