Tiramisu
Who can resist a classic Tiramisu? This Italian dessert is the perfect blend of creamy, sweet due to the almond liqueur with a hint of coffee. In addition to serving as a dessert, you can also enjoy this dish as…
Continue readingWolf in the Fog
28 December 2024
In our opinion, this is the best restaurant in Tofino. Chef Nicholas Nutting cooks the stars from the sky. The building is not special, you really come here to eat. The menu includes dishes with exciting combinations. For example, there…
Continue readingFairmont Empress
3 November 2024
The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia is a true gem of luxury and history. As soon as you arrive, you’re greeted by the imposing grandeur of this historic building, which majestically overlooks Victoria’s harbor. Often affectionately called “The Empress,”…
Continue readingKissa tanto (*)
13 October 2024
In Vancouver, there are a few Michelin-starred restaurants. We decide to go to Kissa tanto, which is within walking distance from our hotel. It’s a popular restaurant known for its innovative fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine, offering a surprising…
Continue readingThe Fat Duck (***)
1 September 2024
The Fat Duck is Heston Blumenthal’s three-Michelin star restaurant. A few years ago, it was named the best restaurant in the world. There is no nameplate outside on the wall. The logo hangs on the façade and there is usually…
Continue readingFairmont Windsor Park
16 June 2024
Fairmont Windsor Park is located at the foot of Windsor Park. The hotel is new, traditionally built. Arrival The arrival is undoubtedly spectacular. You drive along Bishopsgate Road, a residential area where the houses are behind high walls and very…
Continue readingThe Tudor Pass (*)
3 June 2024
The former hunting lodge of Henry VIII dates from before 1550, this historic building houses the Great Fosters hotel and The Tudor Pass restaurant. The hotel is an SLH member. The entrance is spectacular, you come through a very small…
Continue readingVanilla ice cream
Making your own ice cream takes some time, but it is one of the best ways to get good ice cream. Here is a recipe that is not too complicated, you need an ice cream maker. Check in advance how…
Continue readingAan de Poel (**)
In Amstelveen, a suburb of Amsterdam, is Stefan van Sprang’s restaurant. The restaurant has been operating since 2008. It has had two Michelin stars since 2012. It’s been a long time since I was last here, I went to aan…
Continue readingEnchantment
21 April 2024
This hidden gem Enchantment and Mii Amo is located against the red rocks, outside the village of Sedona. Both resorts belong to the same complex, Mii Amo is part of Relais & Chateaux while Enchantment has no partnership. Arrival The…
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