Inspiring stories.
Every review here is more than just an attempt at evaluation—it is an attempt to capture the fleeting: atmosphere, drama, aromas.
I don’t just evaluate, I interpret. And I honor the special—not the perfect.
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L’Arnsbourg – Back on the Block
I must admit, for me, L’Arnsbourg is a special place. Memories from absolutely stunning meals (I still remember the roasted foie gras with Wakamé tee and lemon structures from 2007), a beautiful interior in a quite remote almost enchanted location and a warm-hearted special, almost family-like service. But,…
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Essigbrätlein: A German Contribution to the New Naturals?
Nuernberg is widely known for its Christmas market, one of the largest across Germany, for its picturesque city centre, and for Nürnberger Bratwürst’l. These small yummy sausages are quite typical for the Franconians and their love for a rustic and simple fare. But, there is a different restaurant…
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The CPH Crawl (V): MR
After noma we took a large taxi back into mid-town Copenhagen to experience MR – Mads Refslund’s fine restaurant. I had eaten there before is temporary closure in April 2009 and must admit that I enjoyed it very much, especially his burnt field dish where Mads shows that…
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The CPH Crawl (IV): noma
As we thought to be back in our comfort zone after a bit of rock’n roll at The Paul, René surprised us completely. As we had all eaten there in the three days before (in shifts as we couldn’t organize another joint diner) there was not really much…
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The CPH Crawl (III): The Paul
As the timing at Herman was perfect we could catch up on time… The sommelier of Herman escorted us through Tivoli to The Paul. As Tivoli is closed in Winter so is The Paul. But chef Paul Cunningham wanted to be part of our tour so he opened…
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The CPH Crawl (II): Herman
After a short cab ride through snowy Copenhagen (and finishing off our brilliant doggy bags) we arrived at the hotel Nimb at the Tivoli where the one star Restaurant Herman is located. The Nimb is clearly one of the best hotels in town and had been reopened as…
