Who? De Vitrine
What? It’s casual dining at De Vitrine but in the rustic environs of the restaurant are refined plates of food. Perhaps because it’s Kobe Desramaults of the Michelin-starred In De Wulf giving directions behind the stoves. Seasonal and local is key for food and wine but don’t expect to find anything ordinary.
When? Open year round
Where? Brabantdam 134, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
How? Visit www.de-vitrine.be for more information
Who? Bubbledogs Kitchen Table What? Look past the queues, champagne and hot dogs to find the Kitchen Table in the back room of Bubbledogs. It’s all about fine dining done through counter service. Head chef and owner James Knappett has trained at the likes of Per Se, Noma and Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley. It’s seriously good food. When? Tuesdays to Saturdays year round Where? 70 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QG How? Visit www.bubbledogs.co.uk for more information
Who? The Yeatman What? Portuguese food is often known for its simplicity but at the Michelin-starred restaurant at The Yeatman Hotel this translates to something more gastronomic. For a restaurant in a city that’s entrenched in wine, port to be exactly, the menu is never very far from that connection. That’s perhaps why it’s the perfect place to learn about wines with a menu made to match. When? Open year round with set dates for wine dinners Where? The Yeatman Hotel, Rua do Choupelo, (Santa Marinha), Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto 4400-088, Portugal How? For more information, see www.the-yeatman-hotel.com Fly via TAP Portugal
Who? Himalayan Footsteps What? Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet travel specialists Himalayan Footsteps have just launched a new tour to Nepal with a focus on Nepalese food and culture. Guests will have the chance to visit local markets, visit a monkey temple and experience Nepalese home cooking. Prices start from £1048 per person. When? First tour leaving 2nd October 2013 Where? Itinerary starts in Kathmandu How? For more information, see www.himalayanfootsteps.com Fly via Etihad
Who? The Landmark Hotel What? The Landmark Hotel in London has recently launched five masterclasses as part of their new London Experiences. The tailored packages range from photography, chess, antiques, bespoke shoe making to vocal training and are designed to give visitors a different view of London. Prices start from £420 and includes an expert guided session for your chosen experience and either a lunch, dinner, Champagne afternoon tea or Martini flight at the luxury five-star hotel. When? Available now Where? 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1 6JQ How? Book now at www.landmarklondon.co.uk
Who? Sabichi What? We love how this wire fruit basket resembles a vase and a basket all at once. It’s simple but elegant design captures a little of both. So if fruits be your flowers then it’s the perfect piece for your kitchen counter or your living room. Priced at £4.50. When? Available now Where? Available online from Sabichi How? Buy now from Sabichi
Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…
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