Speciality Foods
Gourmet Indian dining in Margate
Dev Biswal has opened The Ambrette in Margate on the site of the Michelin-listed Indian Princess in Margate, where he was executive chef. The Ambrette is named after the Indian flower known for its culinary and aphrodisiac properties.
Sundae delight in North East England
There’s no denying the sheer pleasure of ice cream on a summer’s day and the North East is home to some of the UK’s best ice cream producing farms where you can find your perfect flavour this summer.
A taste of France at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair
For the second year running France will take a strong foothold at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair taking place at Olympia, London (5-7 September 2010) with a 200sqm dedicated area where 36 companies and trade associations will be exhibiting their delicacies.
New Camden venue to showcase best in African cuisine
As South African fever continues to grip the nation this summer, Shaka Zulu restaurant is proud to open its carved wooden doors to London’s cosmopolitan scene. This breathtaking two-storied venue located in the heart of Stables Market Camden, showcases the best in African cuisine.
Experience Chocolate by Trish at Selfridges
Renowned chocolate lover, author of the best-selling and award winning Je veux du chocolat! (I want chocolate!), Trish Deseine unveils her essential, rewarding and unashamedly gorgeous dark, milk and white cook’s chocolate range: Chocolate by Trish.
Easy summer dining unearthed
On these balmy summer evenings, families and friends naturally gather together to share a lukewarm bottle of bubbles, stale chips and dips and there’s always one person slaving over a hot barbecue, hoping that the charring on the outside means the meat is cooked on the inside.
Valentine Warner to launch Falmouth Oyster Festival
From 14 to 17 October, the picturesque seaside town of Falmouth will welcome visitors from far and wide to celebrate the annual Falmouth Oyster Festival, showcasing the diversity and quality of Cornish seafood and produce.
An authentic taste of Italy on the Portobello Road
Dri Dri, a new type of gelateria preparing gelato as it’s made in Italy, opened last week at 189 Portobello Road. Dri Dri – the affectionate nickname of founder Adriano di Petrillo – will offer a wide range of seasonal gelati to take away in small or large cups, or biscotto cones, together with proper Italian coffee and frappes.
Reach for the Michelin Stars
Too posh for regular cookery schools? Already an accomplished cook or just keen to learn how to cook like the masters? GoLearnTo.com’s new range of cookery courses with Michelin Star chefs are guaranteed to give you kitchen envy.
Malaysia Night in Trafalgar Square
On 24th September 2010 a free ‘Malaysia Night’ is set to take place in Trafalgar Square.
The crème de la crème of gourmet coffee
Sea Island Coffee Ltd., Europe’s leading specialist in exotic coffees, has launched its “rarest coffees” range for Europe, Russia and the Middle East. Sourced almost exclusively from remote islands, the coffees are extremely rare and coveted and, as a result, expensive to source and produce. Indeed, many of these coffees are completely new to European Middle Eastern palates and available for the very first time.
Celebrate the sweet stuff this Chocolate Week
Chocolate Week, the nation’s favourite themed week, kicks off on 11th October this year and culminates in a dedicated chocolate show, Chocolate Unwrapped, at Vinopolis on 16th & 17th October.
Live well - Vive le Cheese!
In France ‘Bien Vivre’ is all about focusing on the good things in life, enjoying the moment, and ‘living well’. Garth Delikan, The Lifestyle Guy and internationally acclaimed empowerment coach, is the spokesperson for Vive le Cheese, the campaign for French cheeses, and knows a thing or two about ‘Bien Vivre’.
Swap your burger for a bag of nuts
The UK is being urged to go nuts by swapping burgers for bags of nuts on Friday October 22nd to celebrate Britain’s first National Nut Day.
How to make perfect Parisian-style macaroons
The mysteries of making magnificent macaroons have been uncovered! Forget jewellery and wine as gifts for girlfriends, its all about chic Parisian-style Macaroons this summer.