The World’s 50 Best: Le Calandre (Rubano)

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I choose to celebrate my 50th Birthday (50 years old!) in a special place: Le Calandre in Rubano, a suburb of Padova. Under the magnificent guidance of Massimiliano Alajmo (the youngest chef to be awarded 3 Michelin Stars in the … Continue reading

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Ron Gastrobar (Amsterdam)

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Recommended by my friend and colleague Richard, Ron Gastrobar is definitely a restaurant in contrast to what you imagine is a typical starred restaurant: his chef Ron Blaauw was for years one of the most popular chefs in Holland with its eponymous … Continue reading

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Tokuyoshi (Milano)

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To understand the idea behind Restaurant Tokuyoshi you just need to read Chef Yoji Tokuyoshi ‘s quote in the restaurant web site : Yoji calls his cuisine “contaminated Italian cuisine” mixing his Japanese heritage with the Italian influences. I would also add … Continue reading

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Enoteca Pinchiorri (Firenze)

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When I decided to leave my previous job at Banca Monte Paschi di Siena to move back to Milan, my colleagues gave me a farewell gift that probably is one of the most appreciated ever: a 2 persons dinner at … Continue reading

Percorsi stellati/Starred Journeys: Seta (Milano)

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Seta and its chef Antonio Guida were awarded 1 Michelin Star in 2016, and 2 Michelin Stars in 2017. In my opinion is the best restaurant in Milan at the moment I am writing this post. Located inside the Mandarin Hotel … Continue reading

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Christian Etienne (Avignon)

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Maison Christian Etienne is probably the best restaurant in Avignon. Awarded 1-Michelin Star, its Chef Guilhem Sevin  proposes an intriguing menu based on tomato as main ingredient. Price is high, but for a Michelin Star restaurant is reasonable (below 100 Euros per … Continue reading

Percorsi stellati/Starred Journeys: Villa Crespi (Orta San Giulio – Novara)

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Today was Antonino Cannavacciuolo day. His restaurant is located in the fascinating Villa Crespi , a magnificent villa in moorish style built in 1879 by the cotton tycoon Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, who wanted to bring the charm of Baghdad back to his beloved … Continue reading