One lane in from the stone steps of Ninenzaka, a four-storey house looks out over the rooftops of Higashiyama to the Yasaka Pagoda. Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji, the Kyoto house of the Hiramatsu group, cooks French food grounded in classical technique, built around Kyoto produce, and holds one MICHELIN star in the 2026 Guide.
L'Épi d'Or: A Parisian Bistro Reborn
Nestled in the heart of Paris's 1st arrondissement, L'Épi d'Or stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of traditional French bistro cuisine. This historic establishment, dating back to 1880, has recently undergone a revival under the expert guidance of Michelin-starred chef Jean-François Piège, (his fifth restaurant with partner…
I found Aux Terrasses in Tournus entirely by accident. A string of Google searches, reviews in various online papers (the ones with reasonable travel sections), Tablet Guide, Michelin Guide and it made it to the top of the list. Offering a smart hotel (read the review here), a charming Michelin-starred restaurant (that offers an exceptional…
"That is the best food I have eaten in twelve weeks of being in France".
I was looking for somewhere convenient in Paris to meet my friend Ken who was travelling on a lads trip for the Rugby World Cup, England had just been knocked out of the final by South Africa…
Editors Note (25/8/24): We are saddened to hear the recent media reports and claims about Swillhouse venues. The accusations are extremely disturbing. As a result we are removing the review rating we gave for the venue.
Restaurant Hubert is very hard to position, when you describe it to people who have…
