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Four for five...

....just about adequate to slake the thirst at dinner An enjoyable meal with the '06 Taittinger Comte de Champagne Blanc de Blanc starting with the appetisers....fresh,packed with white fruit and slight toasty nose....sheer elegance. The '12 Silex was in
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By: halkcb
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halkcb
838

If one have the occasion to come to Belgium, we have, near Marche-en-Famenne, a 1 star Michelin restaurant held by a female chef from Bretagne. And about every month she made a whole menu around the lobster “Souvenirs de Bretagne” https://latabledemanon.c
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By: EinPA
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gregcarraram3
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taste : rather difficult to describe

It's the second best delicacy thing I have tasted in my life 1. The best ever, if you like seafood : Hokkaido kani sashimi ( glacier clearwater grown softshell crabs, raw eaten ) 2. Sea urchins, comes second : Incomparable strongly iodine taste - I'll cal
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By: edwin777
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KMII
782

Burgundy won tonight...

had a vinous affair with some great wines The stylish champers kick-started the evening with two consecutive vintages,setting an apt mood for what came next The Magnum 0f '11 Clos des Mouches Blanc was outstanding with its floral bouquet and fruit based p
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By: halkcb
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halkcb
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You said this is inside a hotel restaurant? Is that a buffet? It's mostly appropriate in a mid-level hotel in a buffet.

Hmm. I can see this inside a buffet - buffets are self-service right? So, this can be considered appropriate in a buffet. But in a sit-down restaurant, this would be unusual. It also depends on what level the hotel is. If this is a high end hotel, this ro
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By: Uncle Chico
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Uncle Chico
2450

Wow Mike! Big Congrats to you and Mrs. C on your 50th Wedding Anniversary! And what a wonderful way to celebrate it!!

Not an easy thing to prepare paella for so many people but it looks that the person engaged on it has a big experience and I´m sure both you and your guests had a great day and enjoyment. Opening a champagne bottle with a sabre is a true art!! An art I do
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By: cazalea
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KMII
9678

Paella for eighty

We threw some parties this weekend, and needed help with the food. We called a local guy who responded, eager to help and willing to deviate from his father’s recipe for someone who can’t deal with onions or garlic (me). It turned out about a dozen more f
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By: cazalea
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KMII
9678

Leisurely Fri lunch

Enter text Food was excellent as well Great French restaurant Champagne was blanc de balance and very fresh and citrusy White burgundy was out of this world Perfect balanced with long length and great flavours Barolo amazing after 4 hours in the carafe Co
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By: watch-guy.com
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amanico
564

Pretty good, they improved some stuff

over the past month… Champagne offering is much better now and food wise still great! Pepper steak and soufflé are still out of this world 🔥 It was a bit crowded though…
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By: Daandeluxe
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patrick_y
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I had one that was rated 100 by Wine Spectator, and it was excellent

I'm a fan of old and toasty champagne, but this being all Chardonnay was not quite that style. As others have noted, it's also dependent on the conditions -- a champagne that's been up and down a few hundred times might not have the same life as one that'
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By: Centurionone
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emcquillan
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