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Entries from February 2009

Lunch at Lokalbahnhof on July 2, 2008

February 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Lokalbahnhof
Darmstädter Landstrasse 14
60594 Frankfurt
Germany
+49 (0) 69 62 71 62
www.lokalbahnhof.com
German cuisine
Restaurant: 2/5
Lokalbahnhof is located not too far from the center of Frankfurt. While the decor is simple, the restaurant has a very friendly atmosphere, especially in the Biergarten (get a table there in summer). Comfort is very basic.

Service: 3/5
While the place was full, the service was [...]

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Tags: Frankfurt · Germany

Lunch at Le Sud on July 1, 2008

February 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Le Sud (Paul Bocuse)
11 Place Antonin-Poncet
69002 Lyon
France
+33 (0) 4 72 77 80 00
www.bocuse.fr
French food
Restaurant: 2.5/5
Le Sud is one of Paul Bocuse bistros located as its name in French indicates in the south of Lyon. The restaurant is located near the city center and has a Mediterranean themed decor. While the restaurant is relatively comfortable, tables [...]

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Tags: France · Lyon

Dinner at Campagne on June 30, 2008

February 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Campagne
20, Rue du Cardinal Gerlier
69005 Lyon, France
France
+33 (0) 4 78 36 73 85
French cuisine
Restaurant: 2.0/5
Campagne is located near the cathedral of Fourviere, out of the center of Lyon. The restaurant is relatively comfortable. While the decor is very simple, typical of a traditional “bouchon”, the delightful inside courtyard is the reason why people go there.

Service: [...]

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Tags: France · Lyon

Lunch at Le Saint Vincent on June 30, 2008

February 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Le Saint Vincent
6, Place Fernand Rey
69001 Lyon
France
+33 (0) 4 72 07 70 43
French cuisine
Restaurant: 2/5
Le Saint Vincent is located on a small square in the heart of Lyon. The restaurant is relatively comfortable. The decor is typical of a traditional bouchon. I highly recommend the terrace that is truly delightful during summer.
Service: 3.5/5
The service was [...]

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Tags: France · Lyon

Lunch at Muscade on June 29, 2008

February 25th, 2009 · No Comments

Muscade
36, rue de Montpensier (67, galerie Montpensier)
75001 Paris
France
+33 (0) 1 42 97 51 36
www.muscade-palais-royal.com
French cuisine
Restaurant: 2.5/5
Muscade is located in the historical Palais Royal in the heart of Paris. While the decor is simple, the location is really exceptional. The restaurant is relatively comfortable. I would advise to get a table on the totally delightful terrace.

Service: [...]

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Tags: France · Paris

Dinner at Ladurée on June 27, 2008

February 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

Ladurée
75, avenue des Champs Elysées
75008 Paris
France
+33 (0) 1 40 75 08 75
www.laduree.fr
French cuisine
Restaurant: 3.5/5
Ladurée has multiple locations in Paris. They are mainly a patisserie but also have a tea salon and/or a restaurant in certain locations. I visited the restaurant located on the iconic avenue des Champs Elysées as I arrived late in Paris and [...]

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Tags: France · Paris

Lunch at Gusto on June 26, 2008

February 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Gusto
Edward Pavilion
Albert Dock
Liverpool, L3 4AD
UK
+44 (0) 870 401 2125
www.estestest.co.uk
British cuisine
Restaurant: 2.5/5
Gusto, formerly Est Est Est is located in the center of Liverpool, on the waterfront in one of the world heritage buildings of Albert dock. The restaurant has a nice cozy decor an is relatively comfortable.

Service: 3/5
The service was very good. It was relatively fast [...]

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Tags: Liverpool · United Kingdom

Dinner at Circo on June 25, 2008

February 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Circo
Britannia Pavilion
Albert Dock
Liverpool, L3 4AD
UK
+44 (0) 151 709 7097
www.circoliverpool.com
British cuisine
Restaurant: 3.5/5
Circo is located in the center of Liverpool, on the waterfront in one of the world heritage buildings of albert dock. The restaurant has a very interesting freak show decor. With the help of numerous candles and strange light fixtures, the athmosphere is quite sureal. [...]

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Tags: Liverpool · United Kingdom

Dinner at Chez Kristof on June 24, 2008

February 20th, 2009 · No Comments

Chez Kristof
111 Hammersmith Grove
London, W6 0NQ
UK
+44 (0) 208 741 1177
www.chezkristof.co.uk
French cuisine
Restaurant: 3/5
Chez Kristof is located in Hammersmith, in London west side. The restaurant has a very nice cozy decor and is very comfortable.

Service: 3.5/5
Service was excellent. Our waitress not only made genuine efforts to please us but was able to recommend a bottle of wine [...]

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Tags: London · United Kingdom

Lunch at Wagamama on June 24, 2008

February 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Wagamama
30 Kensington Street
Brighton, BN1 4AJ
UK
+44 (0) 127 368 8892
www.wagamama.com
Japanese Cuisine / Ramen Bar
Restaurant: 2/5
Wagamama is located in the heart of Brighton, on the British south coast. While they did make an effort to create the decor, it feel more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. The comfort is minimum as the emphasis is on practicality.
Service: [...]

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Tags: Brighton · United Kingdom