a|o|c - Copenhagen
Scandinavian cuisine with big flavors, but still well-balanced dishes
Ophelia - Konstanz
A solid two-Michelin-star experience that takes inspiration from local dishes and ingredients
Evett - Seoul
Non-traditional takes on Korean ingredients by a Western chef yields interesting, but unfortunately not always enjoyable results
Blanc - Paris
Modern French cuisine that is quite creative - no “standard” dishes here. Not everything worked 100%, but overall still a lovely experience
Sushi Yoshinaga - Paris
Sushi adapted for French palates was both delicious and an educational experience
Ever - Chicago
Modern American cuisine served in an interior designer’s dream of a fine-dining restaurant. A few exceptional dishes don’t hurt
Oriole - Chicago
Modern American cuisine in a industrial setting with great service. Enjoyable, but missing true standout dishes
Californios - San Francisco
Mexican fine-dining cuisine with local ingredients. Enjoyable, but missing true show-stopper dishes, and a bit repetitive in parts
Meta - Singapore
Korean fine-dining cuisine is the name of the game here, maybe a bit more rustic than it’s three-star competition, but bursting with flavors
Jaan by Kirk Westaway - Singapore
Amazing views, great service, lovely wine and pleasant (but also somewhat “safe”) food - the perfect restaurant for a date
Baan Tepa - Bangkok
Cuisine that’s impressive in its use of barely known Thai ingredients, but not hitting quite the same highs in terms of pure taste experience
Arbor - Hong Kong
Scandinavian and Japanese cuisines meet in Hong Kong. Often bold flavors, but sometimes at the expense of overshadowing ingredients
Tate - Hong Kong
Dishes drawing from Chinese and French cuisines have beautiful presentations, but a bit light on flavors
Doubek - Vienna
Every dish is prepared over fire and coals in this Scandinavian-inspired restaurant. Extremely flavorful and very deserving of its newly earned two Michelin stars
Atelier - Munich
Predominately French cuisine with some good dishes. However, the majority of the courses didn’t quite click for me
Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare - New York
Small bites with Japanese, Austrian and Dutch influences served in a relaxed counter setting. Maybe missing a “story” behind the menu, but several dishes were superb
César - New York
Japanese-inspired bites in a counter setting. Some great dishes, but overall not quite at the level of the chef’s previous three-starred restaurant
Saison - San Francisco
An enjoyable dinner with local produce, but with a less focused cuisine than in its three-star heyday
Turk Fatih Tutak - Istanbul
Modern takes on classic Turkish dishes that are interesting, but lose a bit if one isn't familiar with their traditional versions
Aubergine - Carmel
Consistently flavorful seasonal Californian cuisine with some Japanese ingredients. Makes the drive to picturesque Carmel worth all by itself