Who? Karam Sethi and Ravinder Bhogal
What? Journalist, author and chef Ravinder Bhogal has teamed up head chef Karam Sethi of the recently Michelin-starred Trishna to create a feast of “forgotten British foods” cooked the Indian way. The five course menu will be priced at £47.50.
When? 19th and 20th November
Where? 15 -17 Blandford Street, London W1U 3DG www.trishnalondon.com
How? For reservations call 0207 935 5624
Who? Royal Doulton What? There’s something lovely about the fact that our spiritual home, London, is also the theme of this set of plates. Designed by Charlene Mullen for Royal Doulton, they capture many of the city’s best features like the London eye or the Gherkin. But, while they’re mostly in black and white, you might be surprised to find splashes of colour here and there. Priced at £35 for a set of four. When? Available to pre-order now Where? Available online from Royal Doulton How? Buy now from Royal Doulton
Who? Sake No Hana What? To celebrate spring and the cherry blossom season, Japanese restaurant Sake No Hana has turned its bar into a pop-up cherry blossom garden entitled Sukura at Sake No Hana. Guests can enjoy cherry-themed cocktails and teas, surrounded by cherry blossoms, as well as sukura inspired bento boxes and desserts. At lunch on the 26th of April, guests can also take part in Kagami Biraki where sake barrels and broken with a wooden mallet and sake is served in the traditional way. When? Available now until 19th May Where? 23 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1HA How? For more information and to book, visit sakenohana.com
Who? The British Pullman What? The British Pullman will kick off a series of on board pop-up dinners starting with Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc. The celebrity chef has created a seven course menu accompanied by the sommelier’s choice of fine wines. Only 100 spaces are available, priced at £495 per person. When? 7pm 16th November 2013 for Raymond Blanc hosted trip Where? Departing from London Victoria Station How? For more information, see www.orient-express.com/uktrains
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Who? Krug Kreperie What? Having spent a week in Covent Garden, the Krug Kreperie has now moved to Koffmann’s at The Berkeley Hotel. As a collaboration between Krug Champagne and Pierre Koffmann, guests will still be able to enjoy glasses of Krug Champagne matched with sweet and savoury crêpes specially created by Koffmann. Priced at £35. When? From now until end of January 2014 Where? The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL How? To book for Koffmanns, email koffmanns@the-berkeley.co.uk
Who? Godiva chocolates What? For this year’s Christmas season the Belgian chocolatiers have released a Royal Swarovski Box. The box contains over 60 assorted pieces of Godiva’s signature chocolates, all housed in a beautiful suede box adorned with a Godiva emblem created from Swarovski crystals. Priced at £150. When? Available now Where? Godiva boutiques and godiva.be How? Purchase in store or online
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