Last week I visited The Fat Duck. What can be said about Heston Blumenthal’s three Michelin-star rated restaurant that hasn’t already been said before? Absolutely nothing, really. I would have to be very clever or make up something completely outrageous to be novel. But Heston’s 13-course menu, his unique blend of alchemy and gastronomy, his penchant for contrasts and sensory manipulation all make for an exceptional dining event that must be experienced to be fully understood. (more on Scatti di Gusto…)