In his new book Danny Meyer sets himself up as the king of hospitality. In the real world, does he practice what he preaches? Marisa D’Vari finds out … Rather daring, don’t you think, for a restaurateur to write a…
Below you can read my review of Eleven Madison Park for the NY Press, but first I have to say that I have very fond memories of this restaurant after experiencing recently Restaurant Guy Savoy in Las Vegas ($290 without…
I think some of you know I write restaurant reviews for international papers like London’s Financial Times. In Boston I wrote newspaper reviews as well – and now, in NYC, I’m doing the same. Here’s a just -today published reviews…
Everyone fears the souffle falling as it makes its transition from the oven to the table. First, there’s the dramatic build up. In a restaurant, the waiter warns you before you order appetisers that a souffle takes a half hour…
Who could have imagined this scenario? Americans are accustomed to seeing French and Italian families sitting down at the table with a bottle of wine. In the old days, the all-American meal was a hamburger, fries, and a coke. Now,…
Not many foodies are lucky enough to experience the $290 tasting menu at Restaurant Guy Savoy (and that’s without tip or tax or wine!) However, I’ve been curious to experience it since S. Irene Virbila gave it a mouthwatering review…
Mysteries of the Marsanne Grape, by Marisa D’Vari (c) 2006 “I find people are shying away from Chardonnay,” says sommelier Linda Gerin, co-owner of the restaurant Jean-Louis in Greenwich, CT, “and asking for more unusual wines, such as viognier.” So…
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