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Jungsik - New York
Elegant cuisine that incorporates Korean spices and preparation techniques. Some superb dishes, but also some misses
![Casa Marcial - Arriondas](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1734578987550-N236R6SPBIQ80LFKP1LW/IMG_5241.jpeg)
Casa Marcial - Arriondas
Modern cuisine reflecting Spain’s Asturias region. Very creative, and with a few truly spectacular dishes. Worth the trip to the northwest of Spain
![Waldhotel Sonnora - Dreis](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1736900696695-TZ0AU7AY3U1CD84H0O12/IMG_4997.jpeg)
Waldhotel Sonnora - Dreis
French cuisine with some Mediterranean influences that features many amazingly delicious dishes. Highly recommended
![Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli - Verona](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1734040010648-ESRYLNB65IWWTIA0DTDW/IMG_4825.jpeg)
Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli - Verona
Italian cuisine that was quite creative, but tended to fall in the “interesting” rather than the “delicious” category
![Cheval Blanc - Basel](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1733946409711-988FOKPPWQS8VZXE9MNL/IMG_4672.jpeg)
Cheval Blanc - Basel
French cuisine executed with Swiss precision leads to intensely flavorful, but still well-balanced dishes that are also incredibly delicious. At the high end of three stars
![Sézanne - Tokyo](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1732314219321-3EMX84HGAA19E9DGOBLF/IMG_3957.jpeg)
Sézanne - Tokyo
French cuisine with Chinese influences and Japanese ingredients. Consistently delicious and worthy of its three stars
![Saison - San Francisco](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1731212717209-XM2YDNFDNTL8PDUQNFUG/IMG_3200.jpeg)
Saison - San Francisco
An enjoyable dinner with local produce, but with a less focused cuisine than in its three-star heyday
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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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1726378074524-NID61SXOIWZF7B9BGL8G/IMG_2329.jpeg)
Aubergine - Carmel
Consistently flavorful seasonal Californian cuisine with some Japanese ingredients. Makes the drive to picturesque Carmel worth all by itself
![Sons & Daughters - San Francisco](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1726373547629-RYPYI23PFPWJQGVKTJEP/IMG_2128.jpeg)
Sons & Daughters - San Francisco
Copenhagen meets San Francisco in the best possible way: flavorful and delicious New Nordic cuisine that features seasonal Californian ingredients
![Intense - Wachenheim an der Weinstrasse](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1725572559347-OR7OKG8B5088G0TTKXBQ/IMG_1605.jpeg)
Intense - Wachenheim an der Weinstrasse
Intensely flavored, but still well-balanced dishes were the name of the game here, combining local and Japanese influences. A meal that punched above its one-star weight
![Ammolite - Rust](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1725041664292-9V18ASIII0DS9IR9BYMQ/IMG_1495.jpeg)
Ammolite - Rust
The world's only two-starred restaurant in an amusement park served competent French cuisine with Italian influences away from the crowds
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Tohru in der Schreiberei - Munich
A unique cuisine that combines Japanese, German and French influences. Very good throughout, but particularly strong with the more Japanese-inspired dishes
![Jordnær - Gentofte](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1720852321590-V7AUY9Y50GKT72X2D26A/IMG_0782.jpeg)
Jordnær - Gentofte
Wonderful seafood dishes, with especially strong appetizers. Combined with an unusually welcoming service, this was a great experience
![Kadeau - Copenhagen](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1723829167463-E5LWBNMBV2Z8OLRRNTY7/IMG_0583.jpeg)
Kadeau - Copenhagen
A restaurant with a great sense of place - most ingredients come from a single island. There were some outstanding dishes, but the majority was oddly light in flavors
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Haerlin - Hamburg
Delicious seafood dishes and an almost clairvoyant, relaxed service make this a restaurant that one happily returns to
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Bianc - Hamburg
An Italian dinner with some modern touches had some good dishes, but also several disappointing ones, falling a bit short of the expectations set by its two Michelin stars
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RE-NAA - Stavanger
Consistently delicious seafood dishes made with local ingredients form the backbone of the tasting menu. A well-deserved three stars
![Alchemist - Copenhagen](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1719914751499-UK2MWUKD22AFB7GC3JC0/IMG_9793.jpeg)
Alchemist - Copenhagen
Not only a dinner, but an “experience”, complete with video projections and performances. Some of this worked, but some of it didn’t, which made for a memorable evening with some untapped potential
![Benu - San Francisco](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1716313890122-LR1X2ZCOSBT2M4T8SR86/IMG_8476.jpeg)
Benu - San Francisco
Elegantly executed, technically perfect Korean-inspired cuisine. Unfortunately, the flavors were a bit too muted for my taste