Food

Barcelona’s La Boqueria is coming to London

ByLife in Luxury April 16, 2013March 29, 2014

Who? Campo Viejo

What? Spanish wine brand Campo Viejo will be bringing Barcelona’s iconic food market La Boqueria to London through its “Streets of Spain” festival. There will be stallholders from La Boqueria as well as wine masterclasses and a pop up restaurant each night led by Michelin-starred Spanish chef, Angel Pascual.

When? 3^rd – 6^th May

Where? Southbank, near Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

How? Visit www.streetsofspain.com for more information

Food | Travel

Flemish gastronomy at Graanmarkt 13

ByLife in Luxury July 16, 2013January 4, 2014

Who? Graanmarkt 13 What? Head to Graanmarkt 13 to try Seppe Nobels’ cuisine. A member of the Flemish Foodies, Nobels mixes Belgian cuisine with other European influences to create a casual gastronomic experience. On his plates you will find herbs grown on the roof and honey from the urban garden at the back. When? Tuesdays to Saturdays year round Where? Graanmarkt 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium How? Visit www.graanmarkt13.be for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines

Food

Noosa Food and Wine Festival reaches 10

ByLife in Luxury April 23, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Noosa Food and Wine Festival What? The Noosa Food and Wine Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the line-up is a stunning array of Australia’s best talents alongside some world renowned chefs. There will be around 50 separate events during the four day celebration, including local food trails, gourmet dinners, expert talks, wine tastings, cooking competitions and chef demonstrations. When? 16th to 19th May Where? Lions Park, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Australia How? Visit www.noosafoodandwine.com.au for more information Fly via KLM

Drink

Learn to make vermouth at Mele e Pere

ByLife in Luxury May 30, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Mele e Pere What? Italian trattoria Mele e Pere are now offering regular vermouth evenings where guests can sample a variety of vermouth and vermouth cocktails as well as learn to make the fortified drink. Guests will get to explore the ingredients in a classic vermouth as well as try their hand at making some of their own. Masterclasses are £15 and includes nibbles at the bar. When? Monthly Where? 46 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TF How? Visit www.meleepere.co.uk for more information

Food

Explore Italian cuisine at Hotel Xenia

ByLife in Luxury June 18, 2015June 7, 2015

Who? Hotel Xenia What? Lovers of wholesome Italian food should head to Hotel Xenia for their new guest chef series. The special suppers pop-up every six weeks and will feature Luca Collami (Liguria), Andrea Incerti (Emilia, Romagna), Donato Episcopo (Veneto), Paolo Barrale (Campania) and Stefano Masanti (Lombardia) in the coming months. Priced at £65 for five courses and welcome aperitif. When? Various dates available Where? Hotel Xenia London, 160 Cromwell Road, London SW5 OTL How? For more information, see www.hotelxenia.co.uk

Food

Refined cuisine at De Vitrine

ByLife in Luxury September 3, 2013January 4, 2014

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 Fly via Brussels Airlines

Drink | Long read

The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger

ByDrinks Aristocrat December 26, 2013May 8, 2014

The House of Bollinger is very sophisticated indeed. With some of the most delicate and decadent sparkling wines from the Champagne region in their arsenal, there is little wonder. Affectionately known in the UK as ‘Bolly’, the Bollinger story begun over 400 years ago when one of the founding families of the Bollinger brand, the Hennequins, began dabbling in wine making on their land in Cramant. By the 18th Century, wine was being produced on this land by the Villermont family. It was not until 1829 that the champagne house, Renaudin Bollinger, was founded by the three fathers of the brand: Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and German born Jacques…

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