今日提前預訂的是十二月的菜單（師走の献立）。「師走」，日文 「しわす」（shiwasu），是十二月的別名（以前更是指農曆十二月）。十二月是一年最後的月份，快到過年之時，需要為節日的儀式忙碌地奔走，才有“師走”的別名... →
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Basmati: Homey Indian and Nepali (8.0)
As a child I was always fond of curries of all sorts as my mother liked it. Curried meats and seafood were always welcome on our table. I knew about the subtle differences between curries before I knew their names. Since I began mindful eating about seven years ago (with a diagnosis of IBS) I… Continue reading Basmati: Homey Indian and Nepali (8.0)
Rubia: First-rate Spanish fare (9.0)
It's been a while since we've stumbled across a new find that was very much worth our while; when we were leaving the restaurant we had begun planning our next visit and who to bring along. As we walked up the wooden stairs and stepped into Rubia's dining area on the first floor, the dark… Continue reading Rubia: First-rate Spanish fare (9.0)
Sushi Sase: Simple and sensual as is (8.8)
We have a book about Jiro on our bookshelf and it was kind of dispiriting to see it while I was tidying the books. Covid and its distancing implications are not necessarily a difficult thing for me, as I don't need to be around lots of people all the time. But it means a halt… Continue reading Sushi Sase: Simple and sensual as is (8.8)
Taylor Shellfish: Great All-around (8.5)
Taylor Shellfish Farms is a company that has been in the shellfish farming industry for five generations and when I found out that their focus is very specialized, I felt optimistic about giving them a shot. If you do visit, you will see that amenities and décor are fairly basic at their restaurants and that… Continue reading Taylor Shellfish: Great All-around (8.5)
Chaiwala: Good hospitality, OK food (7.2)
Chaiwala takes up the space that previously housed Zafran, a huge Spanish tapas restaurant with a nice bar and great ambience, and the area still feels more or less the same despite some décor tweaks and change in furniture. I get the sense that the mainstream view is that Chaiwala is a great, hip place… Continue reading Chaiwala: Good hospitality, OK food (7.2)
大班樓: 功夫紮實的粵菜，未找到一試難忘的菜式 (8.5)
早聞大班樓的大名，知道它較受外國客人及部分本地愛吃者的歡迎，特意再次來到這裡小心品嚐。對於相對貴價的餐廳...→
Beefbar: Phenomenal steak and service (9.0)
Beefbar has a Michelin star, but that's not why we enjoy our meals here. The steak and rib roast are top notch by any standard, and service is phenomenal all around. There is a premium to pay for well-trained, local staff who are experienced with a gentle temperament. All too often hyped-up restaurants are slacking… Continue reading Beefbar: Phenomenal steak and service (9.0)
Tokyolima: Nikkei blends Peruvian food with Japanese techniques (7.5)
It’s prime summer right now, and despite covid and evening dining restrictions, restaurants are busy as ever during the day, especially on weekends. Another of Pirata’s restaurants, Tokyolima does Japanese-Peruvian fusion (or Nikkei cuisine) and offers a pretty big mishmash of a brunch on weekends at $395 per person. The ten dishes included in the brunch… Continue reading Tokyolima: Nikkei blends Peruvian food with Japanese techniques (7.5)
Uma Nota: São Paulo’s Street Food with an Oriental touch (7.0)
Uma Nota is more of a boteco than a restaurant, which is a kind of a pub where bohemians in Brazil would get together for drinks and cheap snacks. The menu is very compact and other than salads, it's mostly grilled meat or skewers coming in petit portions. Uma Nota didn't even use to have… Continue reading Uma Nota: São Paulo’s Street Food with an Oriental touch (7.0)
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