If I say a place is good, I’ve eaten there. Twice. At least. These restaurant reviews are written from a chef’s perspective—no comps, no affiliate links, no PR fluff. Just the truth: what’s worth your money, your time, and your hunger. If the bread’s stale, I’ll tell you. If the sauce sings, you’ll hear about it. If the food’s forgettable—you won’t find it here.
If I recommend it, I’d send my best mate. If I don’t mention it, that’s probably the real review.
It’s Top Chef season in France, and my daughter—tiny Parisian royalty that she is—requested a pilgrimage to the temple of televised gastronomy: Bistro des Chefs. Tucked into a hulking roadside structure in Pantin and co-owned (at least in name) by Stéphane Rotenberg, the show’s silver-tongued presenter, this place isn’t just a bistro—it’s a brand. Backed … Read more
It started with crates of Bordeaux in the boot and a Friday night drive across Paris. I was the passenger. My best friend was behind the wheel. The wine was fresh from one of our favourite vignerons, and we were on a mission that ended, as all good missions do, with a surprise dinner and … Read more