Who? Shauna Sever
What? If you wanted to learn all there is to know about vanilla then Shauna Sever’s book Pure Vanilla is a must have. The book features recipes as well as essential techniques for working with vanilla. Priced at £15.99.
When? Available now
Where? Available in store and online
How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Yaneff At DSTRKT What? Yaneff At DSTRKT is the place to go if you’re looking for molecular American fare. Head chef Georgi Yaneff previously worked at Bazaar Restaurant by José Andrés before arriving in London in 2011 to set up at DSTRKT. A mix of club and restaurant, the venue offers tasting and a la carte menus with well sourced organic ingredients. Here, the small plates offer big flavours. When? Open Monday to Saturday Where? DSTRKT, 9 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DG How? Visit www.dstrkt-london.com for more information
Who? Roberto Cavalli What? Italian designer Roberto Cavalli has recently opened the Cavalli Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge on the Mediterranean island. The focus of the lounge is on Italian fashion, food and design, recreated in 2000 square metres of tropical gardens; think Tuscan influenced outdoor dining amidst Cavalli prints and the guests are ultra-fashionable. When? Open now Where? Paseo Juan Carlos 1 , 13 Ibiza How? For more information, see www.cavallibiza.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Palace Hotel Tokyo What? Palace Hotel Tokyo has recently launched a package combining the arts, gastronomy and culture to showcase the best of Tokyo. The five night, six day package includes a bespoke art excursion, an one-on-one culinary tour, and a four hour cultural class. Guests will also be able to take home an akoya pearl as a momento of their stay. Priced at £33,000 for two. When? Available now Where? 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan How? For more information, see www.palacehoteltokyo.com
Who? Loveramics What? When it comes to dressing a room, it’s the little details that matter. We think this little tripod condiment set from Loveramics is just the right amount of understated to fit into any home. Made from white porcelain with a wooden stand, it’s built to last. Plus, with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar, it’s really covered all the basis. Priced at £36. When? Available now Where? Available online from Occa Home How? Buy now from Occa Home
Who? Mich Turner MBE What? Mich Turner MBE will be hosting a lunch at Coworth Park to discuss her books, her company, Little Venice Cake Company, and her life in baking. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the speaker before sitting down to a three course lunch. Priced at £50 per person including lunch, one glass of champagne, a glass of wine, coffee and petit fours. When? From 12pm, 11th February Where? Blacknest Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7SE How? For more information, see www.lvcc.co.uk
Who? Viajante What? The Michelin-starred Viajante will be kicking off a short series of collaborative dinners with world renowned visiting chefs entitled CRAFT. Head chef Nuno Mendes will be working with José Avillez of Restaurante Belcanto, Eneko Atxa of Azurmendi, Kobe Desramaults of In De Wulf, Acurio Gastón of Astrid e Gastón, Rasmus Kofoed of Geranium and Andre Chiang of Restaurant Andre. The eight course tasting menu will be £135. When? 25th April until 1st May Where? Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square, London, Greater London E2 9NF www.viajante.co.uk How? To book, email craft@viajante.co.uk
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I’ve just bought this book actually, some great recipes on there and definitely more interesting than cupcakes!