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Vivian Rocillo

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🥂 Fine wine. Fine dining. Luxury wine travel.
🏅WSET 3. Wine Scholar Guild: FWS, IWS, SWS
📍NYC (since 2024)
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🇨🇦 Whenever I’m in town, my friends ask me if I’m going to @DaNico.TO ⭐️ …YOU KNOW IT! 😛 This was my 4th time dining here and I’m always excited to taste Chef @DanieleCoronaReal’s latest creations. His style is everything I’m looking for: European culinary techniques, incorporating unexpected Asian flavors, and the use of premium Canadian products. Plus, the hospitality here is unmatched! Their team makes me feel incredibly special every single time. 🥹🙏 Our (expanded) menu: ✨The always impressive aperitivo: “Japanese caprese,” snow crab tartelette, “pani puri” with Ontario strawberry and Oscetra caviar, puffed tagliatelle with dry-aged kampachi, BC sea urchin panna cotta ✨ Gamberi Rosa - Japanese Amaebi shrimp crudo ✨ Muscovy duck with garam masala, liver pate, Taurasi-marinated Japanese Kiwami cherries (BRAND NEW) 🔥 ✨ Ravioli arrosto filled with homemade smoked BC king salmon ✨ Riso with peperone crusco, braised Ontario lamb, and Piemontese bagnetto verde ✨ Miso-glazed branzino, cauliflower mushrooms, and Oscetra caviar + my favorite vermouth sauce 💛 ✨ Carabineros! 🦐 Monk’s beard, Culatello ham broth (SNEAK PEEK) ✨ The classic wagyu tenderloin, marinated 12 hours + charcoal-grilled shishito pepper ✨ “Hit the Chef” - a super fun dessert, with nostalgic childhood flavors I swear I’m trying to give other restaurants a chance too, but DaNico forever has my loyalty! 🙏 #michelinstar #DaNicoToronto #ChefDanieleCorona taken in DaNico Toronto by @vinfatuation
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9 hours ago
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😍 THE bite I can’t stop thinking about: Caviar Lau Sa Bao from Michelin-starred @aKin.Toronto ⭐️ aKin is the latest concept by the famous Chef Alvin Leung and Chef Eric Chong (first ever winner of MasterChef Canada). 🙌🏼 But here it’s not just about the food…it’s the FEELING. They are “creating food that feels personal because it feels familiar” - and I couldn’t have said it better myself. 🥡 This season’s menu: “modern interpretations of familiar takeout classics.” They absolutely nailed this concept! 💯 The feeling of nostalgia stayed with me throughout the entire meal. The clever balance of familiarity and surprise had me hooked, especially the “combo # 5,” hot & sour soup, lobster chow mein, and the Yang Chow fried rice with a5 wagyu. I love how well this restaurant represents the Toronto culture, taken to a top fine dining level. Although this was our first time at aKin, it gave me that feeling of returning HOME. 🇨🇦🙏 #michelinstar #aKinToronto taken in aKin Restaurant by @vinfatuation
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2 days ago
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Nobu all-you-can-eat brunch buffet?! Now that’s how you get my attention! 😮🏃🏻‍♀️ Let me just say that @NobuRestaurants has done a phenomenal job with its Toronto location - absolutely stunning! 🤩 I think I’d rather come here than the NYC locations from now on. 🤫 ✨ UNLIMITED signature dishes such as: •Nigiri (tuna, yellowtail, salmon, ebi) •Their famous spicy salmon crispy rice •Ceviche •Duck baos •Black cod lettuce wraps •Carving station + sides •Wagyu skewers 🍰 So many desserts! We tried these: •Lemon & shiso cheesecake •Sobacha creme brûlée •Earl Grey tres leches •Coffee panna cotta & kuromitsu •Red bean mochi •Matcha & vanilla soft serve 🤷🏻‍♀️ “$110! IS IT WORTH IT?” If you’ve ever dined at a Nobu, you’ll know the answer is yes (the crispy rice alone is $39). You get 2 hours to eat, but we were perfectly satisfied with just 45 minutes of dining. They’re super efficient at re-stocking and I’m not the kind of person to overeat just to “get my money’s worth.” 😋 The service was polished and attentive, even in a buffet environment - our table was cleared and napkins refolded every time we returned to the table. Overall very well done 👏🏼 📍@NobuToronto taken in Nobu Toronto by @vinfatuation
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4 days ago
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Here’s what we bring to birthday parties 😛 🇨🇦 Toronto’s wine clubs/cellaring options are far superior to NYC and I really miss them! We’ve decided to keep our wine collection there, which means we’re flying through bottles anytime we visit. Wines contributed last week: 🔥 1995 Château Haut-Brion 🍷 1986 Château Margaux 🔥 2007 Champagne Salon 🥂 2004 Krug 🥂 2008 Krug 🍷 2015 Sassicaia 🍷 2020 Sassicaia 🍷 2016 Roagna “Pira” *Forgot to take a photo but it was showing so well! Everything else pictured was shared by our group of friends (and there were many more bottles than this)! 😅 Considering how limited the wine access is in Ontario, we’re always so grateful for the effort they’ve put into sourcing and sharing such amazing bottles. 🙏 Happy birthday Bahi, Paul and Scott! 🥳 taken in Toronto, Canada by @vinfatuation
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6 days ago
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It’s National CAVIAR Day! Here are my top 10 caviar bites in NYC (so far) 😋 ✨ In no particular order ✨ Le Bernardin: Scallop-Caviar Huso: Blue Fin Tuna, Caviar (seasonal) Or’esh: Crispy Potato Pastel Somssi: “Potato, Potato, Potato & Caviar” The Corner Store: Lobster & Caviar Rolls Essential by Christophe: Scallop The Modern: Caviar Hot Dogs Cote: “Steak & Eggs” Jua: Caviar Kim The Eighty Six: Mimolette Potato Croquettes *Honorable mention (now closed): Cactus Wren’s aged Comte pizza 🤤 ⭐️ Still on my wishlist: “Eggs on Eggs on Eggs” at the Modern Egg Toast at Jean-Georges Toro Ssam Bap at Jeju Noodle Bar ….what else should I add?? #NationalCaviarDay #CaviarNYC taken in New York, New York by @vinfatuation
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7 days ago
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Show me a better value Michelin lunch in NYC 😋 📍@Jean_GeorgesNYC ⭐️⭐️ Their lunch prix fixe is only $128! I’m still doing some market research in the city, (so stay tuned) but I don’t think anything could possibly top the quality of cooking at this price. 💯 My choices: ✨ Crispy Trout Sushi + Pea Soup with Aged Parmesan ✨ Kanpachi - avocado, myoga ginger, coconut-sudachi infusion ✨ Green Asparagus - vin jaune, morels and hollandaise ✨ Wagyu Striploin - creamed swiss chard, maitake and horseradish 🍷 Paired with the 2023 Jamet Côte-Rôtie ✨ Rhubarb - kaori matcha, yuzu, rose #JeanGeorges #michelin2stars taken in Jean-Georges Restaurant by @vinfatuation
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18 days ago
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2-Michelin Star caviar hot dogs! 😋🌭 📍 The Modern ⭐️⭐️ I’m still amazed that we live in a city where we can view famous artworks, like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and Monet’s “Water Lilies” 🖼️ then go for a 2-Michelin star lunch next door. The $115 lunch prix fixe was the perfect sized meal to get a taste of the restaurant, without overeating in 100°F weather. Everything was cooked to perfection and they’ve really nailed the concept of seasonality here. ☀️ Highlights: ✨ Caviar hot dogs (add-on request) ✨ Tuna tart with radish & shiso ✨ Lobster spring pea salad - stunning! ✨ Most underrated dish: the bread! Will eventually need to return for the full tasting menu 🙏 #TheModern #michelin2stars Caviar hot dogs Tuna, radish, shiso Their bread and butter - underrated! Lobster and garden pea salad Halibut, tomatoes, sweet corn broth Chocolate fondant MoMA Sculpture Garden Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” (1889) taken in The Modern by @vinfatuation
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16 days ago
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This chef has the most Michelin stars in Spain and 50+ years of cooking experience! 🇪🇸 📍 Martín Berasategui ⭐️⭐️⭐️ It was a dream to finally dine at his 3-Michelin star flagship in Lasarte! The beautiful setting looks out onto pure greenery, where the fresh breeze and sound of birds chirping add a peaceful feeling to this very special meal. Favorite dishes/elements: ✨ Mille-feuille of smoked eel, foie-gras, spring onions and green apple ✨ His creative take on a traditional Gilda ✨ The contrast of hot and cold temperatures in many dishes ✨ Little surprises like the foie gras “truffle” ✨ Galician beef: the impressive amount of ideas/flavors all on one plate! #MartinBerasategui #michelin3stars taken in Martín Berasategui by @vinfatuation
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20 days ago
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Now THIS is how you welcome guests at a 3-Michelin Star restaurant! 🙏 📍 Azurmendi ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Just outside Bilbao, this restaurant was built with a focus on sustainability, a key pillar in Chef @EnekoAtxa‘s philosophy. We immediately felt their connection with nature, enjoying the finest picnic basket in the vertical garden. We were already blown away by the flavors and technique. 🌿 Our journey continued to the kitchen, for the most exciting seafood bites while watching the chefs at work. 🐟 Finally, we toured the flower garden, bite by bite. Our favorite was the passionfruit, nestled gently within a rose! 🌹 …and that was only the beginning! As for the rest of the meal, I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. 😋 #Azurmendi #EnekoAtxa #michelin3stars taken in Azurmendi by @vinfatuation
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22 days ago
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My favorite food city in the WORLD! 😍 📍San Sebastián (and its surroundings) It’s a stunning place where the full range of food is absolutely incredible: from omelettes to pintxos to 3-Michelin star restaurants. Here are some of our favorite bites 👇🏼 - BREAKFAST- 🍳 Tortilla (Spanish Omelette) at Bar Antonio 🍰 Cheesecake at La Viña (the birthplace of Basque Cheesecake!) -LUNCH- (just outside the city) 🥩 Txuleta (Steak) and Piquillo Peppers at Casa Julián 🦐 Caribeneros Carpaccio + Clam Rice at Rekondo 🦞 Seafood Platter at Casa Cámara ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Martín Berasategui (separate post on this later!) -PINTXOS BARS- 🐷 Cotxinillo (Sucking Pig) & Beef Cheek at La Cuchara de San Telmo 🪸 Sea Urchin Cream at Bar Sport 🍄‍🟫 Mushrooms at Ganbara 🐖 Pork ribs at Borda Berri 🍔 Txuleta Burger at Bar Desy 🦆 Duck Magret at Sirimiri Gastroleku 🍷 Unico BTG at Gandarias #SanSebastian #Donostia 🇪🇸 taken in San Sebastián, Spain by @vinfatuation
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24 days ago
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Only 6 of these silver Christofle presses exist in the world! 🦞 The Breton lobster: nicknamed “Prince of Brittany,” “little blue,” or “Lord of Breton waters,” is known for its extremely fine taste. It’s cooked over a wood fire, a method rooted in Chef Alexandre’s African roots, before being brought to the table for the finishing touches. The juices of the lobster are extracted tableside using the “Pressoir d’Argent” and added to the most decadent sauce. Topped with a generous scoop of Oscietra caviar, this is exactly my kind of dish! 😋 📍Le Pressoir d’Argent - Gordon Ramsay ⭐️⭐️ #michelin2stars #BordeauxCity taken in Bordeaux, France by @vinfatuation
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a month ago
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The most elegant meal we had in Bordeaux, and flavors that I will remember forever! 🥰🇫🇷 📍 Le Pressoir d’Argent Gordon Ramsay ⭐️⭐️ Absolutely cannot believe this restaurant only has 2 Michelin stars. It’s right up there with some of the 3s we’ve been to in the world! It’s a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, but it’s Chef @AlexandreKoa’s Cameroonian roots that shine through in every dish. 🇨🇲 There’s SO much flavor and little surprises throughout the experience. The shrimp dish absolutely blew me away right at the start. 🤯 The true star dish of the restaurant is SO good that the restaurant is named after it. I loved it much I’m dedicating my next post to it 😋 #michelin2stars #PressoirdArgent #GordonRamsay taken in Le Pressoir D'argent Bordeaux by @vinfatuation
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a month ago
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