James Suckling's hot Spots - City by City

[winemind]

Mr. Suckling has so much experience in tasting wine and just as much in cuisine: what about a place on the site for Suckling's Hot Spots?..

[Tatuaje]

I think that's a great idea.

[james suckling]

Great idea! But we all have to share info!

[winemind]

Mr. Suckling sharing info is what JamesSuckling.com is all about. I know that you are a wealth of knowledge and you must eat when you drink so why not?

[Rafael Sanchez]

In LA... Go to the Lazy Ox in Chinatown. I'll let James tell you how it is....

[james suckling]

Otto e Mezzo in Hong Kong is one of my favorite Italian restaurants at the moment. Tamarind in London is great for Indian. Went to Tinga last night for high end tacos and Smith-Haut Lafitte Blanc (BYOB) in LA. I am really into ethnic food at the moment.

[torontowino]

Otto e mezzo is my favorite Fellini movie. Although The Bicycle Thief is the best Italian film ever.

Anyway, I agree with your ethnic food vibe. The best Indian is my Sri Lankan wife's Aunt's fish samosas. But since I ate them all, if you're in Toronto, Nirvana in Mississauga (Hurontario and Brittania area) is fantastic.

Mike

[james suckling]

How about Montreal? I am going to be there for five days very soon.

[bigprovolone]

How about Montreal? I am going to be there for five days very soon.

The real food and wine scene is in Toronto James, Not Montreal!

[MarkG]

Just got back from Napa yesterday. On the way home stopped in Houston to visit my son. He took us to a great restuarant : Samba Grill. It's has a South American flair, interesting meat and fish dishes. The wine list is incredible. Just written up in Wine Enthusiast mag for top 100 restuarants with best wine list.What was really incredible were the prices. I paid less for a bottle at the restuarant than I would retail! I had a 2004 Orlando Abrigo Barbaresco for $77.00. On the list was a Henri Jayer 1 Cru Nuit St. George for $85.00(can't remember vintage). About Houston, it has many great restuarants. It also has more upscale wine bars than CVS pharmacies.
L'Chiam,
Mark

[jocl]

In London, go to La Petite Maison in Brooks Mews. Highly recommended.

[elcaribe]

Kuala Lumpur-many places along Jalan Alor where James good friend Mr. Bourdain ate. Fabulous place called Tamarind Springs is my favorite it is Asian Fusion at it's best. Local places like Mei Keng Fatt for Chili crabs too. All are cigar friendly. James you need to come to KL next time in Asia!

[johnbazon]

Hi..We are planning to move Singapore for holidays. Can any one suggest me the best wine bars ? Thanks in advance.

[youngcollectorsf]

I'm spending a week in London before I'm headed to France for 8 months. Can anybody recommend some good pubs or some good under-the-radar restaurants? Thanks.