Amador – Subtle, Emotional, Brilliant

Shortly after my visit to the Vendôme I had the possibility to get an update of how Juan Amador’s cuisine has developed since my last visit in May. And, I must say that all but two dishes in the main menu were new to me. After the meal I am still stunned how much progress he has made in refining and elaborating his distinct style. So, another prime example of the significant and positive developments in Germany.

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  1. Wonderful…. a place i have to visit (funny that the dining room is similar to the Fat Duck room – even the logo outside).

    Some dishes look in between In de Wulf and Oud Sluis !

    FYI, L’Air du Temps has received a second star last tuesday (i was there for dining :))) – we should go there together once.

    Cheers
    Laurent

  2. Thanks, Laurent – I didn’t realize the similarity, but looking at your pictures it is indeed astonishing. But the house in Langen itself is much nicer, of course;-)

    Whenever you are around, drop me a note – I’ll be happy to come along…

    Cheers
    Ingo

  3. Estimado Ingo!

    Muchas Gracias!

    J.A.

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