It’s a very special moment when an amazing dish appears in the most unexpected setting. Like when I took the first bite of the best Wiener Schnitzel of my life in a small Gasthof in the Austrian countryside – so good that I still can’t stop thinking about it. It therefore earns its place among … Continue reading 100 Best Bites: No. 80-71
My gourmet journey has taken me to very different places: a luxurious chalet in the French Alps, an incredibly hard-to-book pizza bar high up in a Tokyo skyscraper, a Michelin-starred restaurant in a former public toilet building in the German city of Hannover, a French-focused wine bar in Kyoto of all places, and an old … Continue reading 100 Best Bites: No. 90-81
To me, there is nothing better than a perfectly prepared plate of food. It’s what makes me want to travel the world in search of the best restaurants, the most creative and ambitious chefs, and the highest-quality produce. What I crave is simple. No matter how long and impressive the list of ingredients might be, … Continue reading 100 Best Bites: No. 100-91
A Gourmet Journey 