Ca l'Isidre

After some years I was back to Ca L'Isidre, one of the catalan classics, I was with Manel Poch and Helena Martínez. We had really a very good night. We had Block of foie gras 'Ca l'Isidre', and Grilled mushrooms with white truffle. Also, I tried Steak Tartare with whisky (the traditional of house)
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• Ca l'Isidre, c/Les Flors 12. Barcelona 08001. Tel.+ 34 934411139. It is an elegant and small place. They keep on making traditional Catalan cusine but eager to introduce some fancy dishes. They have first quality materials and an elegant presentation. The wine is very expensive as the deserts are. Booking is essential. I waas here with M. Poch and I. R.-Roda.

Obikà

Obikà. Via dei Prefetti 28. Roma. Tel +39066832630. This was one of the discoveries of this summer. I was there with Helena Martínez and Atia Cortés. They offer different varieties of Mozzarella di Bufala ( Campana DOP). I recommend the selections that they offer. They have a nice selection of Italian wines. Good prices. They have a nice happy hour at 18:00. They are open everyday from noon to 23:30.

Los Pipos

Los Pipos. Santa Clotilde, 9. Granada. Tel +34958284710. This is very popular restaurant in Granada where tapas are just great. They offer a good paella and also migas, we have them as tapas. Prices are correct. I was there with Helena Martínez last week of July 2007.

Antica Locanda lo Specchio di Diana

In june of this year I returned to this great place to eat. We discovered the pizza tartufata that is a must. I also recommend the Fragoline di bosco al naturale. This is the original post.

• Antica Locanda lo Specchio di Diana, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 13 Nemi Roma. Tel + 39 06 9368805. Traditional italian cuisine with magnificent views. It deserves the tour. A Fabio Campana's contribution.

IVOIRE. Cuisine des Colonies

Ivoire. Emilio Castelar 95. Colonia Polanco. México, D.F. Tel. +5255 52800477. A very interesting place. French cuisine and delicatessen. It is a place for a romantic date. The House is nicely decorated. They have live music at nights.

El Bajío

El Bajío. c/Alejandro Dumas 7. Colonia Polanco. Tel +525552818245. México D.F. This one of the new locations of a very famous and claimed Mexican Restaurant. I tried the Empanadas de plátano y frijol, Quesadillas and Mole. Just superb, like in the old times. The experience brought back to me the flavours of my childhood. Prices are correct.

This is a contribution by Isaac Rudomin. It is a MUST

Litoral

This last week I was visiting México and I returned to Litoral a restaurant that remained in my imaginarium for almost 10 years. I was there with Ricardo Swain, Luis Trejo and Aurélie Pancera. Luis' wine selection was a very reasonable Santo Tomas ÚNICO. The dishes had change since but the level of creativity and quality still high. Menu is centered on shellfish and fish.

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Litoral, Tamaulipas 55. Col. Condesa, 06100. México D.F. Tel +52 52862025. Surprising. The Salmon on Oaxaca's black mole is outstanding. U2 shrimps. They a very reasonable list of Mexican wines served by el club del vino at good prices. I was there with Claudia Gonzalez.

Up-dating the summer

I have travelling around and had almost no time to up-date the blog and include many nice restaurants. I will try during the following days to give you notice of my adventures.