BERLIN, Germany –Brasserie Desbrosses, in Berlin, is the restaurant of the German capital’s Ritz-Carlton hotel. At this restaurant, the main principle is to combine the locavore foodie trend with the ambiance of a classic French brasserie. In this series of articles, Cédric Lizotte visit some of the best restaurants in Europe. From France to Switzerland via the Czech Republic, here are the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet. Follow it with the hashtag #CedricInEurope. All the ingredients used at Brasserie Desbrosses are local, and a map showing where eac ..read more

BERLIN, Germany – The so-called “ethnic” restaurants are usually run by people who make traditional recipes from their homelands. More often than not, they are immigrants who miss the flavors of home. Horvath Berlin, a restaurant in the trendy Kreuzberg district of Berlin, is one-such “ethnic” restaurant with a similar inspiration. But this restaurant has nothing else in common with the genre. In this series of articles, Cédric Lizotte visit some of the best restaurants in Europe. From France to Switzerland via the Czech Republic, here are the best places to sample the delights of some of ..read more

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors. BERLIN, Germany – Fine dining restaurants all have a certain aura: white tablecloths, formal service, first quality ingredients, experimental cooking techniques, and an obsession for detail and perfection. Restaurant Reinstoff Berlin is no exception to this rule. In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside knowledge about the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet. Follow his gastronomical journey with the hashtag #CedricInEurope. Hidden in a former f ..read more

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors. BERLIN, Germany – Some say that the work of Paco Perez is closest to what was served at El Bulli. Chef Perez of Restaurant Cinco in Hotel Das Stue Berlin may not be as well-known as his mentors, the Adria brothers and Michel Guérard, but his resume still is staggering: A total of five Michelin stars, several years at El Bulli, six restaurants and a certain aura that creates intensely devoted fans. And for good reason. In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside knowledge about the best ..read more

In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside knowledge about the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet. Follow his gastronomical journey with the hashtag #CedricInEurope. NICE, France – The French Riviera is exquisite, and at the time of my visit, American and German tourists were everywhere, falling in love with the city which is tailored for tourism. Some may think that nearby Cannes and Monaco are the center of the Earth, with their film festival and F1 Grand Prix, respectively,  but Nice is a tourist ..read more

NICE, France – Do not judge a restaurant by its logo. Le Vingt4, in Nice, is a small neighborhood bistro and wine bar that invites visitors to settle in for the evening.  In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside knowledge about the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet. Follow his gastronomical journey with the hashtag #CedricInEurope. It is a restaurant that refuses to be unnecessarily complicated. And, in a way, it evocates the French Rivieran fairy tale familiar from the books and movies of o ..read more

BERLIN, Germany – The bar could not be set much higher. Fashionable clientele. Michelin stars. Top-50 San Pellegrino. Not to mention the buzz: Gault Millau. Four-Magazine. Süddeutsche Zeitung. That kind of pressure tempts one to be inclined to strong opinions, either positive or negative, even before one walks through the door. In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside knowledge about the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet. Follow his gastronomical journey with the hashtag #CedricInEurope. Tim Raue Berl ..read more

ZURICH, Switzerland – The Limmatquai, located in the city center of Zurich, is a must stop for any tourist, as well as its many imposing churches and museums in addition to the scenic shores of Lake Zurich. It’s also a place where the best Italian restaurant in Zurich can be found. In this series of articles, Cédric Lizotte visits some of the best restaurants in Europe. From France to Switzerland via the Czech Republic, here are the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet. Follow it with the hashtag #CedricEnEurope. And the Italian side of Switzerland – the c ..read more

NICE, France – Four-star hotels or more usually opt for a sober, simple, risk-free interior design, preferring the ordinary, the predictable. To hell with originality, they say. Not WindsoR Hotel Nice.  In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside knowledge about the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet. Follow his gastronomical journey with the hashtag #CedricInEurope. In Nice, close to the Promenade des Anglais, this comfortable hotel offers everything one is entitled to expect at the four-star l ..read more

ZURICH, Switzerland – Zurich, Switzerland is a very expensive city. The people of Zurich have the highest GDP in the world. So it’s quite normal to see that most hotel restaurants that cater to business people have a few luxurious tricks up their sleeves. In this series of articles, Cédric Lizotte visits some of the best restaurants in Europe. From France to Switzerland via the Czech Republic, here are the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet. Follow it with the hashtag #CedricEnEurope. This is the case for the Park Hyatt hotel in Zurich. First ace up ..read more