Archive for the ‘Dinner, drinks and desserts’ Category

Megu: Sensuous Romantic Dinner, Oriental-style

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

The New York Daily News rates Megu as the most eye-catching and dazzling restaurant in New York, perfect for romantic dinner. MEGU NY can take each diner on the incredible and sensual journey through the finest gastronomic delight of the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan! Only the premium organic ingredients from across the earth [...]

Lavish Nobel Prize Dinner Graces Stockholm

Friday, January 29th, 2010

If you’re hiding in a rock somewhere and just came out and missed out on the news, U.S. President Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” Barack Obama is quite popular and stands for a lot of good things. He would [...]

Belgian Chocolate: Heaven in a Bite

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

The most well-known chocolates in the planet are Swiss and Belgian. Only a small number of people probably have not heard of Belgian chocolates. Belgian chocolate is famous for being meticulously hand-crafted, taking it a cut above machine-manufactured chocolates that propagate in the existing market. This is most sought after as a gift to loved [...]

Dinner Recipe: Steak Au Poivre

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Steak au poivre (pepper steak) is a dinner recipe of French origin. This French dish uses a steak, usually filet mignon, coated with cracked peppercorns and then cooked. The peppercorns form an outer crust on the steak when cooked and gives an aromatic but complementary counterpoint to the rich taste of the beef. The peppercorn [...]

10 Most Expensive Dishes in the World

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

The rich and famous always captivates many of us. They typically lead a life most of us would want and they do stuff that we could only dream of. The expensive dishes they eat or partake are the stuff that makes our mouth water just thinking about it.
1. Saffron. This spice comes from saffron flower. [...]

The Great Nama Chocolate from Royce

Monday, January 11th, 2010

These melt-in-the-mouth chocolates are the best in Hokkaido. Manufactured by the Japanese company Royce, Nama chocolate is one of the best chocolates in the world. The company itself was formed in 1983 with humble beginnings. However, it slowly carved its niche in the Asian markets and became one of the best chocolate manufacturing companies in [...]

The Most Expensive Wines in the World

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Wines have always been associated with celebrations like anniversaries and promotions. However, apart form providing great taste, wines have also become a prized possession, especially for the collectors. Most collect expensive wines just for pleasure, some are attracted by the brand and few others are impressed by the exquisite taste. Expensive wines have never failed [...]