Rick Bayless is chef of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, creator of Frontera gourmet foods, cookbook author and host of Mexico - One Plate at a Time.

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Rick's Twitter Travel Guide: Paris, Copenhagen, & London 2011


  • 4:24 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Fat Duck Standout: sweetened whisky jellies from all over http://moby.to/fbayiw

  • 4:24 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Fat Duck Standout: breakfast4dessert: luscious French toast w bacon & "scrambled egg" ice cream nitro-frzn@table http://moby.to/7ydr89 
  • 4:23 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Fat Duck: "Sea" cont'd: My daughter listening to sounds of sea, eating dish. Can't explain experience;transporting http://moby.to/ak6tbu 
  • 4:22 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Fat Duck Standout: flvrs of sea: sashimi, seaweed, tapioca foam, TK;served over sand while listening to sea sounds http://moby.to/tv5jj6 
  • 4:18 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Fat Duck Mock Turtle Soup, cont. 3) pour broth over turnip "egg,"truffle, pork cheek dumpling;4)eat http://moby.to/c8k6jc 
  • 4:18 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Fat Duck Stndout: perfectly seared foie gras, kombu, rhubarb swipe, caramel "biscuit" http://moby.to/9h1xx5 Travel

  • 4:18 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Fat Duck Stndout:mock turtle soup,most theatrical dish:1) gold-leafd veal glace medallion presntd w hot H20; 2)dissolve medallion cntr n H20

  • 4:17 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Fat Duck: wlcome cocktail: cktail-flvrd egg white foam (g&tonic,Campari,vodka/lime) nitro-poached tableside 2 frzn http://moby.to/498sjz 
  • 4:17 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    "moss"@Fat Duck: crunchy bl truffle toast; creamy layers: Quail Jelly crayfish cream, chicken liver parfait quenelle http://moby.to/gz25m2 
  • 3:57 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Fat Duck standout: moss-flavored strip on tongue>nitro poured on moss to create aroma>food arrives http://moby.to/gz25m2 
  • 3:56 p.m. Jan. 12th 2011
    Final meal of vacation: Fat Duck. Full of magic. Blumenthal makes you pay attention, think, dissect, consider things in a new light 
  • 12:05 p.m. Jan. 11th 2011
    Saw Warhorse. One of the most remarkable pieces of theater ever created. Can't wait for it to come to the States
  • 5:39 p.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    Hix: warm, tender bakewell tart (almond filling, raspberry jam layer). Sorry, got away from us before I got a pic http://moby.to/okp0mh 
  • 5:36 p.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    Hix: steak and oyster pie (that's a baked oyster on top of the pie's crust) http://moby.to/p63g1z
  • 5:36 p.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    Hix: "queenie" scallops w roe attached flash-cooked in garlic-herb butter http://moby.to/errfty

  • 5:33 p.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    Hix Farm/Sea-to-Table Resto: impeccable seafood offerings: super-fresh mackerel v gently cooked in souse (escabeche) http://moby.to/nsakqp

  • 5:20 p.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    Harrod's Food Halls: up with times: put in jamón ibérico counter with nice wine and tapas http://moby.to/jd8ir7
  • 5:18 p.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    Harrod's Food Halls: I could post 1000 pics, but the sect of meat pies is unlike anywhere else http://moby.to/b4032v 
  • 5:11 p.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    Harrod's food halls r still magnificent & mind boggling n diversity. English cheese sect alone is thrilling http://moby.to/u1lsc8 
  • 11:47 a.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    Tate Modern Resto: sticky toffee pudding and delicious selection of English Farmhouse cheeses http://moby.to/9jpbhl 
  • 11:47 a.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    This is what we looked out on from the restaurant at the Tate Modern http://moby.to/2orvdo
  • 11:45 a.m. Jan. 10th 2011
    Really nice lunch at the Tate Modern: leek tart, chicken liver "parfait" http://moby.to/jcaqo8

  • 6:25 p.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    Harwood Arms: warm marmalade cakes w sour crm, oranges, whisky jellies; other:btrmilk pudng, aprcots, mead jellies http://moby.to/98tqtt

  • 6:24 p.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    Harwood Arms: beautiful English cheeses (amzg sheep milk Stichelton blue) w oat cakes &warm Welch cakes http://moby.to/4twmh8 
  • 6:23 p.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    Harwood Arms: other entrees: braised Brit lamb shoulder, crispy haggis, broc, salsa verde; teal w black pudding, cream kale, sunchoke 
  • 6:22 p.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    Harwood Arms: Pheasant "Kiev" w spiced red cabbage, marjoram butter, mash http://moby.to/9sqlip 
  • 6:21 p.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    Harwood Arms: venison Scotch egg w runny center http://moby.to/qju6i9 
  • 6:20 p.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    Harwood Arms: game pie (like pâté en croute) w salad, bfast radishes, celeriac remoulade http://moby.to/iq3cx6 
  • 6:19 p.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    All US gastropubs need to check out Harwood Arms n London.Just had every-course gr8 meal.Gr8 wine list,beers,bread http://moby.to/ts3hxu 
  • 5:58 p.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    Finger sandwiches at Dorchester afternoon tea http://moby.to/590fri 
  • 5:53 p.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    I know: old school luxe, but I love it. Sun aftrn tea @ Dorchester. Amazing serviceware&service. Pretty gr8 food 2 http://moby.to/1zcswl 
  • 7:39 a.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    Priscilla Queen of the Desert was solid, baudy, big-production fun. Ready for Broadway. Opens there this spring 
  • 7:36 a.m. Jan. 9th 2011
    London 4 final days: food&theater. started w gr8 dinner @ Tamarind: chix crmy curry, lamb spinach, tandoor paneer http://moby.to/87ls21

  • 5:59 p.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma standout#4: wild duck raw & butter-compressed apples, söl seaweed powder. http://moby.to/z1rbsq 
  • 4:42 p.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Lost n cyberspace; repost soon RT @cuisinierboomer the food at Noma looks great thanks for tweeting. What happened to Noma stand out #4.

  • 8:43 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma standout#6: sunchoke ice cream w discs of apple and Danish black malt sorbet http://moby.to/0rx44a 
  • 8:37 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma standout#5: roasted pear + raw slice + herbs&flowers, "blown up"/expanded pine parfait http://moby.to/6xbwg4

  • 8:27 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma standout#3: pickled vegetables with bone marrow and roasty pork jus http://moby.to/eltzik 
  • 8:27 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma standout#2: North Sea langoustine w oyster-parsley-seawater emulsion,dry purple söl seaweed pwdr.Eat w hands http://moby.to/4gon6a 
  • 8:27 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma standout#1: dried scallops with braised whole grain "risotto" w arugula, squid ink-black malt sauce http://moby.to/9ppkbh
  • 8:22 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma: standout snack#2: crisp chix skin topped w lovage cream and rye bread crisp http://moby.to/rnjpzv 
  • 8:21 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma: standout snack#4: Toast topped w smoked codfish roe cream, herb tangle, dehydro skin off duck stock http://moby.to/qlf6zl 
  • 8:18 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma: standout snack#3: savory "ableskiver" w cucumber filling and smoked Swedish fish, vinegar power dusting http://moby.to/8kyun2 
  • 8:16 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma: Standout snack # 1: sea buckthorn leather,pickled rose petal http://moby.to/uqwdx5 Travel Restaurants (Not Chicago)
  • 8:13 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Noma: 10 "snacks"+10 courses. Satisfying but light, v unique&fresh, "white wine" food. Casual(!),warm,prof service http://moby.to/26vjkf 
  • 8:12 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    I'm n Copenhagn while Noma chef Redzepi is n Mexico!?Meal there was remarkable tho,hoverd above Geranium w more assurance,clarity,simplicity

  • 2:15 a.m. Jan. 8th 2011
    Kødbyens Fiskebar: Sea buckthorn granita & jewels, lemon cream, lemon verbena http://moby.to/bqw9vq

  • 3:34 p.m. Jan. 7th 2011
    Kødbyens Fiskebar: Cockles on herb sauce, slab of cookd celery root, greens. Delicious http://moby.to/04vd18

  • 3:34 p.m. Jan. 7th 2011
    Kødbyens Fiskebar: trout tartare with lemon http://moby.to/3gdxvd

  • 3:29 p.m. Jan. 7th 2011
    Hipster Kødbyens Fiskebar in Meat Packing Dist (cliche no?), former Noma chef. Simple gr8 razor clams, herb cream http://moby.to/ikyofc

  • 4:29 p.m. Jan. 6th 2011
    Lunch of Danish sandwiches at Schonnemann's (since 1877). I will never forget this herring, cream, dark bread, beer and aquavit.You must go!

  • 3:38 p.m. Jan. 6th 2011
    Copenhagen RT @Lavender_Salts @Rick_Bayless where is Geranium restaurant? 
  • 12:33 p.m. Jan. 6th 2011
    Geranium highlights: freerange pork cheek w sunchoke raw, cooked, pureed+crunchy pork lard http://moby.to/i6qf8e

  • 12:31 p.m. Jan. 6th 2011
    Geranium highlights: Smoked potatoes w horserad cream, lovage,dried peas,potato foam, evoo powder http://moby.to/m6pmj1

  • 12:29 p.m. Jan. 6th 2011
    Geranium highlights: grains in 2 servings: 1st : baked2order oat-spelt bread w cultured butter. Only bread served http://moby.to/jqtisq

  • 12:28 p.m. Jan. 6th 2011
    Geranium highlights: perfectly smoked oyster, smoked fresh cheese, shaved cauliflower& creamy sauce, beet sprout http://moby.to/8gm90x

  • 12:26 p.m. Jan. 6th 2011
    Geranium resto was 1 of best meals of my life. 13 crses of Mod Nordic Cuisine,incl "snack" of beet n appl vin veil http://moby.to/is7m7i

  • 11:47 a.m. Jan. 6th 2011
    Nimb Brasserie:careful casual modern Nordic cuisine: haunting herring pickled w beets,herring sauteed w woodsorrel http://moby.to/hel0p0

  • 6:46 p.m. Jan. 5th 2011
    In Copenhagen@Nimb Brasserie. Blown away w design: kitchen integrated n2 dining room, stunning modern, warm design http://moby.to/7gjteo 
  • 4:45 p.m. Jan. 4th 2011
    Example of Le Chateabriand: lamb w raw carrot slices, orange, turnip. http://moby.to/p12pzd
  • 4:42 p.m. Jan. 4th 2011
    Picard foie/choc roulades unconvincing, but not as unconvincing as my dinnr@Le Chateabriand.Did not get it@all ... http://moby.to/05rpyl
  • 4:39 p.m. Jan. 4th 2011
    Went to French friend's apt 4 aps b4 dinnr. Served upscale Picard (frozen). Tho won't replace fresh,remarkbly good http://moby.to/x20zsh

  • 12:58 p.m. Jan. 4th 2011
    Gotta love Paris: full orchestra playing Vivaldi for tips in the Metro http://moby.to/3tyd2w

  • 12:53 p.m. Jan. 4th 2011
    Gr8 simple lunch@wine bar n oldest Paris market, Marché des Enfants Rouge. Charcuterie,memorable cheese,young wine http://moby.to/nd2hnl

  • 11:18 a.m. Jan. 4th 2011
    Rue Rambuteau in Marais: beautiful tiny butcher's shops (game birds,rabbits!), fish shops(gr8 display of scallops) http://moby.to/pdymqd

  • 5:22 a.m. Jan. 4th 2011
    Disappointment: Dehillerin, one of my favorite cookware shops in the world, is closed for inventory while I'm here!

  • 5:22 a.m. Jan. 4th 2011
    Fauchon: everything looks absolutely perfect. http://moby.to/0n7ja4 
  • 5:19 a.m. Jan. 4th 2011
    Breakfast at Fauchon. Beautiful, exemplary lemon tart, stellar millefeuille. So commanding you eat very slowly ... http://moby.to/lrli8y 
  • 6:17 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Brie CR: pumpkin soup w chestnuts, veal w prunes & CHEESE (we're in Brie!). Brie de Melun outshines Brie de Meaux http://moby.to/64espf

  • 6:15 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Appetizer in Brie CR: pears and walnuts with Roquefort, chevre-stuffed dried apricots, rosé champagne http://moby.to/40c5lq

  • 6:11 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Visiting French friends in Brie Comt Robert. Lovely, warm, generous, hilarious people http://moby.to/8r0243

  • 12:13 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Standing in line again. This time for Pierre Hermé. http://moby.to/3ezbt5

  • 10:43 a.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Buying 3Kings galette (hazelnut filling) at Poilaine. And heavenly apple chausson,croissant, sour/perfect bread http://moby.to/5k982w

  • 7:03 a.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Gerard Mulot: we came to eat the macarons. Stunning. Wish I could say "best in Paris,"but I have a lot more to eat http://moby.to/cqcjp8

  • 7:01 a.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Gerard Mulot: unbelievable skill in this pastry shop. Three Kings puff pastry here w almond, pistachio,dried fruit http://moby.to/eb798m

  • 6:57 a.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Le Comptoir: Pigs foot (braised,boned,formed,browned) w French mashed pots (read: smooth, v buttery), salad http://moby.to/t0t8ka

  • 6:55 a.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Le Comptoir: stunning "pressé" of potatoes&foie gras. Artichoke purée. Food here is gutsy,full flavored, delicious http://moby.to/eyvsa6

  • 6:52 a.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Le Comptoir: beautiful bottle of old vine cab franc from Chinon http://moby.to/hdb98s

  • 6:50 a.m. Jan. 3rd 2011
    Standing in line waiting for Comptoir du Relais to open for lunch. Kinda feel like I'm at Frontera in Paris. http://moby.to/18mv1q
  • 3:35 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    Harissa RT @_CHEFMF @Rick_Bayless what's the red sauce in the falafel? Food Q&A
  • 3:30 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    Bofinger: classic profiteroles and a drop-dead delicious creme brûlée that's flamed at the table http://moby.to/tu8ddr

  • 3:26 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    Bofinger: tho thr R many other rustic, heartwarming dishes on the menu, I always seem 2 order choucroute garni http://moby.to/ed5f6q

  • 3:22 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    Settling in old school in Paris at brasserie Bofinger with wild oysters from Charentes http://moby.to/5m8880

  • 11:19 a.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    A must-stop for me in Paris: L'As de Falafel for possible the best falafel sandwich in the world! http://moby.to/fz4r20

  • 11:18 a.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    Warming stop at 160-yr-old Mariage Frere for tea. Amazing selection. Drank lapsong souchong Earl grey! http://moby.to/3sjdq0

  • 11:16 a.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    Bastille mkt: they love fresh-fried churros (also called chichis!?!) here in Paris. Made just like at Xoco/in Mex http://moby.to/rjmm6w
  • 11:13 a.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    Bastille mkt: lovely girolle and chanterelle mushrooms and bl truffles (295€/kg!) in the street market http://moby.to/sxdl3m

  • 11:11 a.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    Bastille mkt: this gorgeous Bresse chicken goes for about $50 http://moby.to/4mhbcp

  • 11:10 a.m. Jan. 2nd 2011
    Paris Bastille mkt: U know it's France: gr8 meats sold in outdoor Green Mkt. When is Chicago gonna loosen up regs? http://moby.to/28kwmx 

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