algy

a sign of the times. Central London restaurants having to offer dinner, bed and breakfast - will it catch on? Surprised that Gordon didn't spot this gap in the market first.

I wouldn't assume that Greg and John's pronunciation of anything is 100% accurate.

avoid at all costs

David dined at the hostellerie des clos Michelin star, classic cuisine, not particularly exciting, but well done. Fantastic wine list with, not surprisingly, extraordinary range and depth of best Chablis producers. Apparently M. Vignaud also has an interest in a more modest place - Bistrot des Grands Crus - which I've never tried. bistrot des grands cru

Landau

He is on neither the Pro or Con List, likewise Taillevent + Pre Catalan ← no mention of Troisgros? Or is La France profonde too profonde?

"Altogether he is aiming to have 21 staff. Anyone interested in working for him should contact the restaurant from next Tuesday." How could any right minded person resist this tempting opportunity?

new wine shop has just opened opposite Queens Hotel - quite ambitious range, not sure it'll last long. cheese shop (singular) near Everyman Theatre - good(ish) no good butchers.

Yes, but then their dislike of all things Tom Aikens related might make you question the objectivity of the review. ← but the picture of the food might not: (unless it's been doctored, of course).

"Dos Hermanos" has - the food looks wonderful. (And so reasonable).

I've always adored this restaurant - now I understand why.

I'm guessing quite far.

the guy who gives a bollocking to the Executive Plongeur

brilliant suggestion - if only he could be paired with Ron Atkinson it would be the dream ticket.

and the oikish Guardian readers are being beastly to him - how could they?

going for lunch tomorrow for a first visit - any updates on the 2006 reports on what to try? All guidance gratefully received.

that's what I call service

I think that "stylish elegance" sums it up perfectly - if the food is only half as impressive, I think that we'll see those three stars recaptured in an instant. I'm surprised that there haven't been more reviews on here, but then perhaps the discerning clientele are keeping it as their little secret. I can't say that I blame them: something as special as this deserves to be reserved for the truly discriminating.

"Because it's not really so much a restaurant as a hugely entertaining theme park for rich people." what's not to like?

I'm a big fan of Le Vieux Pont. It's a very different experience from Michel Bras but, for me, a more rewarding one. I'm afraid that Michel Bras now feels rather soulless.

I'd go Les Ambassadeurs; Le Bristol or Le Meurice. Great food, great settings.

or perhaps he has estimated his British dining audience all too well - it's just that it isn't represented on this site.

Le Bristol or Le Meurice. If it's imminent demise - both. Outside Paris, Troisgros. (At least with Troisgros pere et fils I'd die laughing)

I'd be astonished if Ramsay could compete at 3 star level in Paris. My recollection is that the last time that Gault Millau included non French restaurants at the back of their French guide Ramsay got 16/20, roughly equivalent to a lower/middle ranking two star, not going anywhere fast. Seems about right.

michel guerard is far superior to either Trama or the Pourcel brothers. as for scenery, I'm not sure where you've been looking but Gascony and Aquitaine contain some beautiful rolling countryside and lovely historic towns and villages