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An incredible re-do at Inver Restaurant

An incredible re-do at Inver Restaurant

For those who are not regular readers of my wee blog, maybe you’re confused at why I’ve done a “re-do” at Inver Restaurant, Scotland’s only Michelin green starred restaurant. I visited in December 2022 and had a one night’s stay there, hoping to try their…

A wintery night at Inver: a record player, 2 picnic baskets, and an iced out valley

A wintery night at Inver: a record player, 2 picnic baskets, and an iced out valley

I’m back with a winter foodie adventure, to Inver – Scotland’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant! Tucked away on the Cowal Peninsula, Inver is located in Strachur, Argyll & Bute on the west coast of Scotland – along the banks of Loch Fyne. Co-owners Rob…

Unpopular opinion: Unalome by Graeme Cheevers

Unpopular opinion: Unalome by Graeme Cheevers

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Unalome, a one Michelin-starred dining experience in Glasgow.  Having only opened their doors in June 2021, Unalome by Graeme Cheevers earned their Michelin Star within one year of opening. For someone who enjoys fine dining in Glasgow, I…

Monachyle Mhor: An alluring hidden gem in the Trossachs

Monachyle Mhor: An alluring hidden gem in the Trossachs

The remoteness of the Scottish Highlands is a delight, but sometimes I do miss some creature comforts. It surprised me to find out that the Scottish Highlands are actually home to several high end restaurants. Once I found out that an unpronouncable place called Monachyle…

A decadent lunch at 21212

A decadent lunch at 21212

Chef Paul Kitching suddenly passed away, which was announced by his wife and partner, Katie on twitter on 15 December 2022. What a terrible loss for the culinary world. Please join me in mourning Chef Paul. May he rest in peace. Kitching’s partner, Katie O’Brien,…

Pujol’s Taco Omakase

Pujol’s Taco Omakase

Recently, I had the pleasure of trying Pujol’s taco omakase, or taco tasting.  The brain-child of revered Mexican chef, Enrique Olvera, Pujol has consistently ranked in the world’s best 50 restaurants (right now, at #5).  When I was in Oaxaca in April, I visited Olvera’s…

Three Chimneys on Skye: Delicious Tastes of the Land and Sea

Three Chimneys on Skye: Delicious Tastes of the Land and Sea

There are some phenomenal restaurants on the Isle of Skye.  For example, Michelin-starred Lochbay Restaurant is supposed to be wonderful, as is the Kinloch Lodge, located on the Southeast side of Skye.  I didn’t get a chance to eat at either of those restaurants.  But…

Machneyuda: Restaurant Review

Machneyuda: Restaurant Review

I had about 36 hours in Jerusalem, with the first 18 or so hours during the Sabbath (the Jewish day of prayer).ย  So my options for activities and food were limited, to say the least.ย  But, following on advice from The Points Guy, and I…

The very blue, Blue Lagoon

The very blue, Blue Lagoon

During my 2018 solo journey, I began in Montreal, and then traveled onward to Reykjavik, Iceland. I was only spending the day in the South, before catching a flight to Akureyri (the capital of the North!) The intention was to always spend the whole day…

Restaurant Review: Toque!

Restaurant Review: Toque!

Greetings, friends! Allow me to share my wonderful dining experience at Toquรฉ! (exclamation point is theirs, not mine), which is located in downtown Montreal.   A post shared by Lannie Su (@lanniesu) on Jan 25, 2018 at 8:22pm PST Colorful exterior of Toque!  I appreciated the…