Where chefs eat
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Ten facts about Where Chefs Eat

Where Chefs Eat is a directory of over 2,000 restaurants as recommended by over 400 of the world’s best chefs. There are recommendations are geographically arranged by continent: Oceania, Asia, Europe, Africa and North and South America, all mapped. There are also two indexes to help you navigate the book, by restaurant name or by recommendation type. For 26 selected cities, there are more detailed maps indicating the locations of the restaurants and in effect, turning the book into a local restaurant guide. Each of the 400 or so chefs involved has recommended a minimum of three restaurants according to the quality of food alone. The chefs were asked eight…

Gourmet Abu Dhabi 2013
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Gourmet Abu Dhabi 2013

Who? Gourmet Abu Dhabi What? The 5th Gourmet Abu Dhabi returns to the city again this year. As one of the biggest food festivals in the UAE, it focuses on haute cuisine. There will be chef demonstrations, gourmet dinners, and themed events set around the city. Ticket prices vary according to events. When? 5th to 20th February Where? In various locations around Abu Dhabi How? For more information, visit www.gourmetabudhabi.ae Fly via KLM

7 Park Place
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Burns Night at Seven Park Place

Who? Seven Park Place by William Drabble What? Celebrate Burns Night at the Michelin-starred Seven Park Place by William Drabble. The chef has teamed up with Highland Park whisky to bring you a six course tasting menu featuring some of Scotland’s best produce. The menu is priced at £69 per person with separate wine pairing available. When? 25th January, lunch or dinner Where? St James’s Hotel & Club, 7 – 8 Park Place, London SW1A 1LS www.stjameshotelandclub.com How? For reservations call 0207 3161 615

Ten tips for painting food by Anna Koska
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Ten tips for painting food by Anna Koska

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…

Anna Koska, a food illustrator
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Anna Koska, a food illustrator

Who? Anna Koska What? Illustrator Anna Koska specialises in food illustrations and occasionally oil paintings. Her work has appeared in over 100 books and she’s regularly commissioned to create canvases for restaurants, interior designers and private collectors alike. Prices vary according to medium and size. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.annakoskaillustration.com How? Contact for more information Ten tips on painting food by Anna Koska

Buddha Bar, photo c/o Paul Winch-Furness

Stylish pan-Asian at Buddha Bar

Who? Buddha-Bar What? Visit the recently revamped Buddha-Bar in Knightsbridge for stylish pan-Asian fare. Buddha-Bar is a new gem for decadent dining, combining good food, music and an extensive drinks list. Look out for the Buddha-Bar chicken salad, crunchy sushi and smoked duck and foie gras gyoza. When? Open now Where? 145 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PA www.buddhabarlondon.com How? For reservations call 0203 6675 222