Food & Drink
Shaken But Not Stirred
Everyone knows James Bond likes his martinis shaken, not stirred. James Bond is to many people the epitome of being a gentleman. Whether you believe that or not, when 007 orders his drink he is confident and assured in what he is getting. The modern gentleman must be just as confident, assured and knowledgeable in every aspect of his […]
Sherry – The Pride of Jerez de la Frontera
Now that you have tasted some of the tapas in Madrid it is time to travel down south to the beautiful town of Jerez. The first association when you mention the name of Jerez, or its full name Jerez de Ia Frontera, should be sherry. True, Jerez is known as the cradle of flamenco, […]
Modern Gentleman’s Selection of Wine Corkscrews
After we have covered some of the best champagnes money can buy we are now turning our eyes to the wine. To be more precise to corkscrews. I am a big fan of good wine and since enjoying wine is a ritual, exceptional wines deserve to be opened with these exceptional corkscrews. PULLTEX Brucart […]
Michelin Guide – From Past to Present
At the end of 19th century one invention changed the way we live forever. It was a car. Many thought that this expensive, noisy, dangerous invention will not live long. Michelin brothers thought just the opposite. They knew that a car will change the way we travel. They knew that once far destinations will now […]
Modern Gentleman’s List of The Best Champagnes
I am not a big fan of the best of lists, because they are always representing someones opinions which others can value or not, but I think this list of the best champagnes is valuable because it is selection made by several people who are champagne aficionados and their opinion is valuable to me. So […]
Tale of Scotch Whisky
My first recollection of scotch whisky dates way back in my early childhood. I must have been around 5 or 6, I can’t remember, when my grandpa brought home a metallic black round case with elks image and embossed lettering on it. The beauty of the box sparked my curiosity about what’s inside. Of course […]
Best Restaurants in Vienna
Austrian capital Vienna is not only beautiful city with vast number of historical buildings and museums, it is also cosmopolitan city with lots of influences from different parts of the world. So, if you plan to visit Vienna you should visit some of these restaurants because in my opinion, they are worth it. Steirereck […]