By Robert Giorgione on March 29, 2013
James Dickson established Workshop Coffee in 2011. He is director of two sites in London – Clerkenwell (the first site and where the coffee roasters are located) and on Wigmore Street in Marylebone. I had a quick chat with him and it was interesting for me, especially as a coffee lover, to engage with James and to listen to [...]
Posted in Interviews, Product Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Barista, Book, Clerkenwell, Coffee Culture, Coffee Roasters, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, James Dickson, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Product Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Workshop Coffee, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on March 21, 2013
I love spring. Along with autumn, it’s probably my most favourite season. For me, springtime is about freshness and vibrant energy. In addition, I adore the wonderful seasonal produce. For instance, in spring, we have the opportunity to harvest ingredients, including vegetables such as asparagus, broad beans, peas, cabbage, kale, purple sprouting broccoli and other [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, eBook, Food and wine matching, Marylebone, Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Journal, Orrery, Recipes, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Waitrose, Waitrose Wine, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wines for Spring season |
By Robert Giorgione on February 4, 2013
This article will actually mark the fifth year that I have been writing for the Marylebone Journal. So, it only seems right that in my guise as your resident roving sommelier, it will feature a celebration of tastes and flavours. I genuinely believe that being a sommelier is to be part of a truly great [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Recipes, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Court of Master Sommeliers, eBook, Fifth Floor, Food and wine matching, food blogs, La Tante Claire, Marylebone, Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Journal, Orrery, Oxo Tower, Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Waitrose, Waitrose Wine, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on November 13, 2012
Each year, from what seems like the second week of January and reminded at various strategic moments throughout, my older sister ritually continues to advise me that she has already done her Christmas shopping. In fact, she normally confirms this during the final week of August, when she has successfully wrapped up all of the [...]
Posted in Wine Reviews | Tagged Bacchus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, Chardonnay, English Sparkling Wine, English Wine, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Gruner Veltliner, Madeira, Marylebone, Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Journal, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Port, riesling, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sauvignon Blanc, sherry, Shiraz, Sommelier Stories, Syrah, Tasting Notes, Vin Doux Naturel, Waitrose, Waitrose Wine, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on September 16, 2012
Back in the day, we had Berni Inns and when you visited one of their many branches throughout the country, you were pretty much guaranteed a decent steak. In fact, top-quality steaks and a unique brand of friendly service were the bedrock on which the company’s reputation was founded. Nowadays, this much-loved British institution has [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Beef, Book, Butcher, Cabernet Sauvignon, eBook, Fillet, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Garnacha, Ginger Pig, Goodman, Grass-fed beef, Hawksmoor, L'Atelier des Chefs, Marylebone, Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Journal, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Rib-eye, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Rump, Shiraz, Sirloin, Sommelier Stories, Steak, Steakhouse, Syrah, Tempranillo, Waitrose, Waitrose Wine, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on August 6, 2012
As it’s the first Monday of the month, it’s time for my regular blog post – an article entitled“An Interview with…”. This may be a fellow sommelier, a chef, restaurateur, winemaker, blogger or person from within the wine and hospitality industry. It will enable you to catch a glimpse from ‘behind the scenes’ into someone’s [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Indian Cuisine, Interviews, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Sunaina Sethi, Trishna Restaurant, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on June 6, 2012
I have known Xavier Rousset MS for around six years. It was after my six-month sabbatical, during 2006, when I spent much time travelling around the world visiting various vineyards and gaining valuable experience while working the vintage harvest in New Zealand, that I then ended up as Wine Buyer/Head Sommelier at Orrery Restaurant in [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged 28-50, Agnar Sverrisson, Chef, Court of Master Sommeliers, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Gerard Basset, Gerard Basset MW MS, Hotel du Vin, Interviews, Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Orrery, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Texture, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Xavier Rousset MS |
By Robert Giorgione on April 2, 2012
It was back in 2007, when I first encountered Kathrine Larsen. I was Wine Buyer and Head Sommelier at Orrery Restaurant on Marylebone High Street at the time and she was working at fellow D & D London restaurant, Skylon on London’s South Bank. Once I overcame her distinctly strong Danish accent and piercing blue eyes, [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged Court of Master Sommeliers, D & D London, Danish, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Kathrine Larsen, Le Pont de la Tour, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Orrery, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Shana Dilworth, Skylon, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on February 6, 2012
Over the years, Peter Gordon (co-owner/executive chef at The Providores Restaurant and Tapa Room on Marylebone High Street) has had many protégés and co-workers. These fortunate and gifted individuals, who have cut their culinary teeth and grafted hard alongside a true master, have then gone on to spread their wings and achieve their own success. [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Chef, Cristian Hossack, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, New Zealand, Peter Gordon, Providores Restaurant, Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, wine blogs |
By Robert Giorgione on October 24, 2011
As it’s a Monday, it’s time for my regular blog post – an article entitled“An interview with…”. This may be a fellow sommelier, a chef, restaurateur, winemaker, blogger or person from within the wine and hospitality industry. It will enable you to catch a glimpse from ‘behind the scenes’ into someone’s life, to listen to what [...]
Posted in Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Marylebone, Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Journal, Melanie Ellis, New Zealand, New Zealand Earthquake Appeal Fund, New Zealand Wine Growers, Peter Gordon, Providores Restaurant, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on October 6, 2011
Back in the day, when I used to visit my local pub or bar, it was customary to be greeted by your friendly landlord a normally local chap, who was an upstanding member of the community and known to all his regulars. In addition, over the years, you developed a wonderful friendship and bond with [...]
Posted in Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Cigars, Cocktails, eBook, Interviews, Joel Lawrence, Langham Hotel, Magazine articles, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Mixologist, Orrery, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Ten Manchester Street, wine blogs |
By Robert Giorgione on September 5, 2011
As it’s a Monday, it’s time for my regular blog post – an article entitled“An interview with…”. This may be a fellow sommelier, a chef, restaurateur, winemaker, blogger or person from within the wine and hospitality industry. It will enable you to catch a glimpse from ‘behind the scenes’ into someone’s life, to listen to [...]
Posted in Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Boutique Hotel, Cigars, Cocktails, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Joel Lawrence, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Mixologist, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Ten Manchester Street, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on March 26, 2011
Atelier is a word. Actually, Atelier is a French word. It sounds sexy and conjures up some amazing things visually. Essentially, however, when translated into English it simply means a workshop. Moreover, I reckon once translated, it tends to lose a little bit of its Gallic frisson. But when you really think about it, the [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Recipes, Sommelier Stories, Videos | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Chef, Cookery Courses, Cookery School, Divertimenti, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, L'Atelier des Chefs, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Recipes, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Tom McNeile, Videos, wine blogs, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on February 21, 2011
Each Monday, I will post an article entitled “An interview with…”. This may be a fellow sommelier, a chef, restaurateur, winemaker, blogger or person from within the wine and hospitality industry. It will enable you to catch a glimpse from ’behind the scenes’ into someone’s life, to listen to what they have to say and to [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Brett Woonton, Charlie Young, eBook, Farringdon, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Seymour Place, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Vinoteca, Willoughby Andrews, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
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