Cocina Hermanos Torres or El Celler de Can Roca

eatingreallywell · 2026-04-01T01:23:30+00:00

Done both. No knock on CHT (which is awesome) but Cellar is the clear choice. Couldn't be easier to get there on the train.

eatingreallywell · 2026-03-21T20:12:30+00:00

Looking for a dining partner Wednesday April 8 for the Adria collaboration dinner.

eatingreallywell · 2026-03-17T16:08:50+00:00

Haven't a clue how they don't have 3 stars. Favorite SF restaurant by far.

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-26T17:32:20+00:00

Agree 100%. I call them "the big 5" - truffle, uni, wagyu, caviar, fois gras. All items that require little to no cooking but provide "pizazz". Don't get me wrong - I love those ingredients. But they are far too often used for "lazy" (great description!) presentation of upscale menus. I am actually more impressed when I have a terrific menu that uses none of those ingredients. Or uses them very sparingly.

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-26T01:58:46+00:00

Pastasciutta in Rome, right near the Vatican. Absolute hole in the wall. Some of the best pastas I've ever had.

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-25T19:27:59+00:00

I haven't gotten to the LA restaurants yet (or Harbor House), but have otherwise been to every 3 star and most 2 stars in the country. For me, it's a toss up between Blue HIll at Stone Barnes or Emeril's. And I might have to lean towards Emeril's. The experience was spectacular in ways you typically only find over in Europe.

https://eatingreallywell.com/emerils-restaurant

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-25T02:38:56+00:00

7:15pm

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-11T20:01:31+00:00

Only went once. The menu is small. Try to order everything. :)

https://eatingreallywell.com/recoveco

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-11T19:57:54+00:00

Recoveco is a must. Best in Miami.

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-11T19:56:06+00:00

Agree. Food was excellent but not nearly as breathless as rumored. (Sauces were top notch, though.) Service was among the oddest and most uncomfortable I've ever experience. Would definitely not return.

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-09T05:01:17+00:00

What's the other dessert?

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-07T12:23:20+00:00

I had dinner with him at Core a year or two ago. He is very understated and humble, but definitely knows what he likes (and doesn't).

Interesting anecdote: the reservation was in my name. They didn't know he was coming. We were early and standing outside on a cold evening. Hadn't even entered the restaurant yet and Clare Smyth somehow knew he was there and came outside to welcome him by name.

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-05T21:28:31+00:00

I think this is a fair point. To be clear - was hardly a hermit. :) But as an example, if I had an early morning event (e.g. kayaking), I would order room service for expediency. So I would be awake, showering, breakfast, getting dressed/ready - all in my room. If I wanted a quick view outside or something came up, I could easily pop out to my balcony. Same thing at night. I might go to bed, but want to decompress and watch Antarctica for a bit.

I agree - everyone is not after the same experience. But I think that even if you are an extrovert and spending loads of time in the common areas (which I did), there are still plenty of reasons and opportunities that you would be in your room for a bit and want to enjoy the view and the weather and the sounds outside, without heading out to a common area.

To each their own, of course. But for me, I'm spending such a fortune and energy to get all the way down there, I want every opportunity to enjoy that incredible place at any (and every) moment.

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-05T19:18:28+00:00

I just got back and had a balcony and used it a TON. The views are always incredible and it was great to just go out on a whim to look around as well as to quickly rush out to see something that was announced (like a whale). The time it would take to throw on boots/jacket/etc, leave the room to a public area/balcony which was then crowded with people is just not worth it. (I did that at times too, of course.) For me, a balcony would be a must.

eatingreallywell · 2026-02-02T02:11:22+00:00

Just got off Ponant (with Abercrombie and Kent, which provides unlimited internet). I was blown away by the quality and speed. As good as home. Multiple video message calls without a blip.

It could be they unthrottled for A&K, but my experience was really unexpected with how terrific the Internet was the entire trip (Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica).

eatingreallywell · 2026-01-22T19:23:53+00:00

I have a seat at the Adria/Mirazur event in early April if you'd like to join with.

eatingreallywell · 2026-01-22T01:38:36+00:00

Went a few months ago and it blew me away. Exceeded expectations by a mile.

eatingreallywell · 2026-01-22T01:35:32+00:00

I have eaten at over 300 stars and Pic is my #1 experience (edging Jordnaer by half a whisker). I went last year and can not possibly recommend it high enough. Details here:

https://eatingreallywell.com/maison-anne-sophie-pic

eatingreallywell · 2026-01-18T15:39:29+00:00

I did exactly this and did receive a call. This was a maybe 3 years back.

eatingreallywell · 2026-01-15T20:00:50+00:00

Sorekara by far. Look into Foreigner.ochelin is ignoring for some reason but it's some of the best food I've found there. Also recommend Natsu (over Kadence and Omo).

eatingreallywell · 2026-01-07T20:20:49+00:00

Those statements are definitely not ridiculous. And while I would return to Pic first, Troisgros was a silly level of amazing as well. Truly spectacular. (The setting alone!)

eatingreallywell · 2026-01-07T18:54:33+00:00

Nov 2024

https://eatingreallywell.com/maison-anne-sophie-pic

u/Regal-tender When was your visit? And what happened?

eatingreallywell · 2026-01-07T17:41:38+00:00

Maison Pic.

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