Tag Archives: France

L'Arpege – A trip down memory lane

L’Arpege is one of my favourite restaurants in the world. I first went there in January 1993 with Ken Hom and had a wonderful meal. I will never forget that veal cutlet for 2 people carved at the table and a beautiful celeriac gratin. In those days the menu had side dishes to go with [...]

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1959 Burgundy at Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney

Quite an amazing ’59 burgundy tasting at Rockpool Bar & Grill last night. All the wines were incredible, Bonnes-Mares and Clos de la Roche were youthful and delicious. Then along came Romanee-Conti, what a wine!  The length of flavour and complexity is extraordinary, no wonder it is so famous - again the proof is in the [...]

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David Lawler does Paris

Road to Paris by David Lawler, Head Sommelier – Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne Working as a sommelier, one often ponders the most appropriate beverage for any given occasion.  Air travel for example; few things seem to bring the destination along more swiftly than the refreshing tang of a Gin & Tonic. However, after the [...]

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