Reviewing this restaurant has long been on my to-do list, and I initially planned on naming this post “A Hidden Gem in Copenhagen.” Well, after Kadeau received its first Michelin star last week, let me tell you, this gem is no longer so hidden. When E and I visited Copenhagen last spring, we rented an… Continue Reading
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{Food on Film} See How a French Artisan Makes Croissants and Classic Danish Pastries
Usually, the first thing we do after dropping our bags in Paris is to go out to our favorite neighborhood café for a petit déj’, the classic Parisian breakfast. Consisting of an orange pressée (freshly pressed orange juice), coffee and either a croissant or tartines (sliced baguette with butter and jam), I find it the… Continue Reading
A Hidden Gem in Paris: Passage du Grand Cerf
Paris is well-known for its many passages; hidden shopping arcades that were created at the end of the 18th century. They were typically dug through existing building or created as the buildings were constructed, and they were covered by glass roofs to allow well-off residents to shop rain or shine. Around 1850, the city counted over… Continue Reading
Meeting the Dom Pérignon Cellar Master, Part 2 of 2: The Art of Tasting Champagne
I recently had the privilege of meeting Mr Richard Geoffrey, the Cellar Master at Dom Pérignon, at a tasting event in Montreal. Because it’s late December, when more champagne is drunk than probably any other time of the year, I thought I’d share the highlights of this conversation with you. This is the second part. In the… Continue Reading
Meeting the Dom Pérignon Cellar Master, Part 1 of 2: Inside the Mind of a Champagne Creator
M. Richard Geoffroy, the Dom Pérignon Cellar Master. Photo by Derek Hudson. The very name Dom Pérignon conjures up history. The famous champagne production house is associated with tradition, reliability, and luxury, a reputation it has maintained since its founding in the seventeenth century. I was invited, along with a handful of other bloggers, to… Continue Reading