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Chef Mitsunobu Nagae plating at L’abeille Tribeca.
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L’abeille Review

Restaurant L’abeille in Tribeca: Our Final NYC Dinner. This was our last dinner in New York, which turned out to be a wonderful ending to a fantastic trip. L’abeille is located down in the Tribeca…
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Le Gavroche in London.

Review: Le Gavroche

October/2022 England Michelin 2 Stars
Michel Roux Jr’s two Michelin-starred restaurant Le Gavroche Classic French restaurant that has been serving up exquisite cuisine since 1967. It is run by a ...
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Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth

Review: Core by Clare Smyth

October/2022 England Michelin 3 Stars
A three-star Michelin restaurant in London Clare Smyth is a highly acclaimed chef from Northern Ireland, known for her innovative and sophisticated approach to cooking. ...
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Epicure

Review: Restaurant Epicure

July/2022 France Michelin 3 Stars
Epicure – 3 star Michelin restaurant in Paris. Higest level of Gastronomy. Flawless service & fabulous flavours. We will remember Epicure for a long time ...
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Restaurant Le Taillevent

Review: Le Taillevent

July/2022 France Michelin 2 Stars
Why Michelin stars? While the beef Wellington at Le Taillevent was the best we have ever tasted, it was unfortunately the only highlight of the ...
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Orangerie

Review: L´Orangerie

July/2022 France Michelin 1 Star
Hotel George V holds impressive three Michelin restaurants. We appreciated L’Orangerie for the intimacy over the almost chaotic service from our view in the courtyard ...
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ducasse sur seine

Review: Ducasse sur Seine

July/2022 France
A dinner cruise with Ducasse sur Seine is a unique dining experience in Paris. The boat itself is an elegant and modern vessel, designed with ...
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aux crus de bourgogne

Gorgeous French Brasserie – Aux Crus de Bourgogne

July/2022 France
An Authentic Brasserie Experience in Paris Located in the bustling Montorgueil district of Paris, Aux Crus de Bourgogne is a delightful brasserie that captures the ...
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Le Grand Colbert

Review: Le Grand Colbert

July/2022 France
Famous brasserie in Paris The Grand Colbert is a classic brasserie located in the heart of Paris.  Always bustling with tourists, but its charm is ...
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Bar Vendome

Review: Bar Vendôme

July/2022 France
Lunch at the Bar Vendôme, at the iconic Ritz in Paris. We had probably one of the world’s most expensive Croque Monsieur in their lovely ...
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Hotel Bvlgari in Paris.

Review: Bvlgari Hotel

July/2022 France
Indulge in Luxury at Bvlgari Hotel on Avenue de George in Paris. A new Bvlgari hotel has check-in in Paris. Just across the street from ...
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La Reserve

Review: La Réserve

July/2022 France
Classic hotel in Paris. La Reserve Hotel & Spa offers a completely different experience compared to Bvlgari. The interior design is cozy and classic, and ...
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Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Review: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

May/2022 Castiglion del Bosco
Our Stay at the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco Our stay at the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco was a bit like a love affair gone wrong ...
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Ett Hem

Review: Ett Hem

March/2022 Stockholm
Ett Hem Five star hotel home in Stockholm. Ett Hem” translates to “A Home” in Swedish, and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. The atmosphere ...
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Domaine du Mas de Pierre Resort & Spa

Review: Domaine du Mas de Pierre Resort & Spa

September/2021 Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Domaine du Mas de Pierre This is an old hotel that underwent refurbishment and new building construction. However, we are puzzled why the management has ...
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La Chèvre d’Or

Review: La Chèvre d’Or

September/2021 Èze
Hotel La Chèvre d’Or was a stunning surprise. The view is just fabulous over the Mediterranean Sea. We think that a 2-nights stay here is ...
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Cap Antibes Beach Hotel

Review: Cap Antibes Beach Hotel

September/2021 Cap d'Antibes
Ups and Downs of a Stay at Cap Antibes Beach Hotel. In summary, our stay at Cap Antibes Beach Hotel was marked by a series ...
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hotel welcome

Review: Hotel Welcome

September/2021 France
Hotel Welcome in Villefranche-sur Mer. A lovely hotel in a picturesque small village​. It’s not luxurious, but we like the hotel for one night.  Info ...
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Sjömagasinet

Review: Sjömagasinet

July/2021 Gothenburg
Sjömagasinet an iconic seafood restaurant in Gothenburg, Sweden. Regrettably, the restaurant has swiftly declined, reminiscent of the fate of the Wasa ship under the new ownership ...
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