Michelin Star Restaurant – Beauperi Investments

Posted on October 17, 2015October 19, 2015 by beauperi

Cadiz

Friday, 2 October, 2015

Today after breakfast, down in the bowels again, we get on the bus and travel to the seaside town of Cadiz.

Our first stop is at the large Cadiz market where we will buy supplies for a Frank meal extravaganza to be cooked tomorrow.

Being near the Sea, seafood is the main specialty

Amazing Red Prawns - we had to get some — Amazing Red Prawns – we had to get some

BTW: that was Suze in the previous photo taking a shot of these red prawns.

Frank bought some naughty Chicharones which are deep fried Pork Skin bits.

We leave the market and stop at one of the many crowded bars nearby for coffee.

Coffee with Churros, the later not my favourite — Coffee with Churros, the latter not my favourite

We leave the market area and take a longish walk to one of Frank’s favourite Tapas Bars, Casa Manteca – arguably the oldest tapas bar in Cadiz and a
MUST stop for vino and tapas.

Along the way, which is the more hideous

After this we are to have a big lunch at a multi Michelin Star restaurant in Cadiz so what do we need to eat here here?

It really was a delightful Tapas Bar and it was a shame we could not spend more time there.

We then walk to meet the bus. There is a bit of a delay as Cadiz does not allow buses in the centre and there is a lot of traffic around the outside.

What's this? A Moreton Bay Fig of course. — What’s this? A Moreton Bay Fig of course.

We get on the bus and travel over the new, famous Cadiz Bridge to our restaurant.

The Constitution of 1812 Bridge, also known like La Pepa Bridge, is a new bridge across the Bay of Cadiz, linking Cadiz with Puerto Real in mainland Spain. From Wikipedia

We drive to an industrial area full of old factories. One of these factories is our restaurant destination.

Obviously the restaurant had a complete refit of the old factory and was very modern and up market inside.

Through a port hole - reminding us of the area we are in — Through a port hole – reminding us of the area we are in

We were seated at four different tables, a large one and three smaller ones.

The Main Table - clockwise: Elisabeth, Frank, Anna, Nora, Linda, Kerry and Alan — The Main Table – clockwise: Elisabeth, Frank, Anna, Nora, Linda, Kerry and Alan

We asked the restaurant for the menu of all that we were about to had. The following is what we were provided with at the end of the meal.

Frank with the Michelin Award winning Chef

So off I go here with these many courses.

Dessert - the Eyeball was apparently quite good — Dessert – the Eyeball was apparently quite good

The courses were quite impressive in appearance and craftsmanship. The wine was good and the service impeccable. I was certainly glad of the experience but I think Julie summed it up after we left – “I am looking forward to some real food!”.

On the way out we took photos of the girls.

Kerry, Anna and Sue (hiding her moon boot)

At the end of the tour we asked the hypothetical about which of the Spanish towns we visited would we like most to live in. Many of us, myself included, voted for Cadiz. Any way, we get on the bus and head back to our Hotel for the last night in Vejer. Most of us do not feel like any more activities and certainly no more food. However, we eventually made the mistake again of joining Frank at the bar. Eventually most of the group joined us as well. The travails up and down the stairs were made worse by having to go all the way to the bottom and then to the top to go to the Loo.

Not too late a night, thankfully as we are on the road again tomorrow.

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Normandie

Wednesday, 17 June, 2015

It is our “longest day” to day so we are on the road relatively early this morning. We are off to Normandie the site of the D-Day landing in 2004. In specific, we head to Omaha Beach and the American Cemetary there.

A Memorial. Names of many persons from the landing on this memorial

A Map of the Landing - Part 1 — A Map of the Landing – Part 1

A Map of the Landing - Part 2 — A Map of the Landing – Part 2

Just one of the graveyards with head posts as far as one can see

This si the only grave stone I took a photo of because his death occurred during the landing

We meet back at the vans, some are 15 minutes late, and drive along the coast past some of the landing beaches. We then head to a location where they have created a re-enactment of the Omaha Beach landing but there is no place to park and we are late for our lunch booking so we continue onto our next restaurant.

Along the way we passed a number of abandoned German tanks

Chateau de Sully is a two Michelin Star restaurant.

Julie indicated to the waiter that I did not et Egg. So he took it away and brought one back with mushrooms instead

Magnificent Mashed Potatoes - the highlight of the meal (for me) — Magnificent Mashed Potatoes – the highlight of the meal (for me)

Julie asked the waiter for a copy of the menu. He went to his computer and printed it out and got the Chef to autograph it. Others followed suit in the request.

We then proceed to Bayeux to view the famous tapestry. One of the well known aspects of it is the long queus to see it. No difference for us, they halted our entry and let a group of 100 enter ahead of us.

We finally get through the queue and view the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Yes, Peter, another museum visit for Patrick. For those who know nothing about it, The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered cloth nearly 70 metres long and 50 centimetres tall, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England concerning William, Duke of Normandy, who defeated and killed his former ally Harold of Essexin the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Thus Bill the Bastard became William the Conqueror.

https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Bayeux_Tapestry

We get into the vans and drive back to our Chateaux. It was a long day but there still was time for snacks and wine. Leftover Saltbush lamb was a delight.

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Last Day in Bordeaux

Sunday, 14 June, 2015

This is our last day in Bordeaux (ever?- we have been here twice before with Roy Moorfield). It is a relatively quiet day. The breakfast smorgy is pretty much the same as yesterday:

JV and some of the others go out to do a Catacombs tour. Myself and a few others are to have a massage in the Spa area of the Chateau. I get to the Spa area and no one is around, except Jeremy and Chris and eventually Colin. Eventually some girls show up and I go in for my massage. It is a gentle one but it does help to ease the back problems. I have a sauna, spa and then a steam bath. After a shower, I feel pretty good.

After the Catacombs, Doug and Julie went to a famous Macaron shop.

Julie and Doug walk back from town. JV is to have a 3 hour massage section from 3:00 but Simone and her go by the massage desk and she can get in early at 1:30. The 3 hour massage probably only lasted 2:45.

Then it is dinner time and we are having pre-dinner drinks at the patio. Turns out it is in the lawn well away from the restaurant.

Snacks with the wine. The tins with the “Z” on them are the world famous caviare that we got a couple of days ago

Some caviare left. There was three serves for everyone. It was delightful, smooth like butter

JV feeding the fish with left over bread

We brought our own glasses so JV takes them back to our room. We then meet in the restaurant for another gala dinner.

Lobster Tails with Iberian ham Beignet (the long cigar) - brilliant — Lobster Tails with Iberian ham Beignet (the long cigar) – brilliant

I had made a deal with Simone to give her my dessert but got this fresh fruit salad instead.

As we have to pack suitcases to move out of Bordeaux the next day, it is an earlier night.

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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

3 June, 2015

Yes today we are going to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea. JV had booked this 12 months ago, it is that popular. It is a continuing 3 Michelin Star Restaurant. You can read more about it than I could relate through:

http://www.gordonramsay.com/gordon/

Any way, I sleep pretty well in three short bursts obviously still feeling the effects of the long time flying. We get up and go to a local diner for a small meal and then Julie heads out for a professional makeover. After returning, we head to the train station.

Julie after her makeover ready for Ramsay

If you look closely at the Street sign of the Street to the train station you see that it is named after Wine Superstar friends of ours, eh Selena!

Today there is no walking around in circles, we go pretty much directly to the restaurant. However, it is quite a long walk.

The menu choices are quite stunning. There are options for a three course lunch, which I select, and a 9 course tasting menu which JV selects.

First courses for PM. I selected the Cornish Brown and King Crab

The autograph is from the Head Chef, photo of her at work below.

Main courses for PM. I selected the Suckling Pig

Our Sommelier decanting the Cotes du Rhone that I order

An extra starter of mushed peas and your vegetables

I have never liked peas but these were so young that I finish most of mine. Then some of Julie’s courses start arriving.

Ravioli of lobster, langoustine and salmon

Interrupted with my first course of Cornish Brown and King Crab

A photo of the Desserts of the girls at the next table

Julie's Main of Lamb and spring vegetable Navarin — Julie’s Main of Lamb and spring vegetable Navarin

My main of Suckling Pig - the brussel sprout looking thing was in fact minced pork wrapped in cabbage leaves — My main of Suckling Pig – the brussel sprout looking thing was in fact minced pork wrapped in cabbage leaves

My selection of cheeses. Note 4 different kinds of bleu

JV's Mango, jasmine and passion fruit soup — JV’s Mango, jasmine and passion fruit soup

Our Senior waiter, Jean Claude, invited us to visit the kitchen. JV did and here are some of her photos.

RGR had a huge number of staff serving and in the kitchen

I went back to the flat and crashed yet again. No dinner for me tonight. JV went prancing around which included bike riding in Hyde Park.

All in all a stunning day. RGR and Holy Smoke are two different kinds of restaurants and we decided we could not vote one more than the other. BTW: I am told that Holy Smoke is back to #1 on Trip Advisor. RGR was only #5.

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Cadiz

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Last Day in Bordeaux

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay