Category: Restaurants

  • Tasting Notes | The Alcron Prague

        [metaslider id=4309]     Prague’s transformation after communism occurred not just in major ways but in minor ones as well. If there is a barometer of social change it is surely in a country’s cuisine, the most direct and tangible measure. The Alcron is a one Michelin star amethyst Art Deco style jewel…


  • Tasting Notes | George

      [metaslider id=2759]   Photography K&S Media Headed to Toronto? Don’t miss one of the best restaurants in the city, George. Located on queen Street, George is set within an unassuming 55, 000 square feet space encompassing a women’s club and small boutique hotel. At the helm is Executive Chef Lorenzo Loseto. “The chef here…


  • Tasting Notes | Talavera at The Four Seasons Troon North Scottsdale

                    The Cocktails at Onyx Bar I have drinks at Onyx at The Four Seasons, prepared by cocktail master and assistant manager Alex Ramos. I ask Ramos to whet my appetite with a prickly pear margarita. It comes to the table a bright magenta colour, perfectly chilled, and…


  • Tasting Notes | 2010 Visa Infinite Dinner at Charcut

    [dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/2010 Visa Infinite Dinner Charcut/”/] The Restaurant and Chefs Chefs Connie De Sousa, John Jackson (Charcut), Paul Rogalski (Rouge), and Chuck Hughes (Garde Manger) delighted the crowd with a collaborative dinner. All of the guests were served family style, adding to the interaction between guests. Canapes From spoonfuls of mushroom risotto to lamb neck…


  • Tasting Notes | Murrieta’s and Carmen Wines

    [dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/2010 Murrietas and Carmen Wines/”/]   The Winemaker Winemaker Juan Ramsay joined a select group (including CSL) for a five course luncheon at Murrieta’s. Carmen wines, has recently updated the packaging, and updated their product offerings, including the Gran Reserva range. The Wine list Gran Reserva sauvignon blanc 2009: tapas Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2008:…