Who? Skye Gyngell
What? Chef Skye Gyngell is taking to the kitchens of Le Café Anglais as part of the 2013 series of “Cooking with Rowley”. Gyngell will be collaborating with chef/patron Rowley Leigh to create unique and one-off dinners that reflect each chef’s signature style. Price at £50 per person, including dinner, wine and service.
When? 20th March
Where? 8 Porchester Gardens, London W2 4DB www.lecafeanglais.co.uk
How? To book, call 0207 2211 415
Who? The Yeatman What? The Yeatman Hotel in Porto, Portugal, will be hosting some of Europe’s top Michelin-starred chefs at its one Michelin-starred restaurant as part of Route of the Stars in the Algarve. Led by head chef Ricardo Costa, the chefs will cook alongside each other to create different tasting menus over three nights. Prices start from €95 per person. When? 18th to 20th April Where? Rua do Choupelo, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal How? For more information visit www.the-yeatman-hotel.com Fly via KLM
Who? Inkaterra What? If you’re keen to get into the heart of chocolate and cocoa production, head to Inkaterra’s Hacienda Concepción. The hotel has just launched a new chocolate experience that will allow guests to learn about growing cocoa in the rainforest, chocolate production and will include chocolate focused cookery classes. When? January to March are the best times of the year Where? Hacienda Concepción is accessible via boat from Puerto Maldonado, Peru How? Visit www.inkaterra.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort What? InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort have unveiled a new culinary tour and cookery class programme with their head chef Luke Macleod. The half-day experience will include visits to some of the resort’s local organic suppliers on a Tuk Tuk, a cooking class as well as lunch. The Tuk Tuk culinary experience is priced at THB 3900 per person for a minimum number of 2 persons, and a maximum number of 4 persons When? Available to book now Where? 295 Moo 3, Taling Ngam Beach, Suratthani, Koh Samui, 84140, Thailand How? Visit www.samui.intercontinental.com for more information Fly via KLM
Bo London is the first restaurant outside of Hong Kong for Alvin Leung, the chef/patron of the two Michelin starred Bo Innovation. The Mill Street site, based in the heart of Mayfair, reportedly costed Leung £1m to lease and fit. Wood reclaimed from renovations of the Bo London site has been fitted to one of the two semi-private dining rooms. The wood is protected behind glass made to the same shade as Leung’s glasses. Instead of an image of Alvin Leung, like outside Bo Innovation, Bo London has one of Leung’s hand holding his custom made knife. There are two kitchens. A classic Western-style one, including a pastry section, and…
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? Fortnum & Mason What? Deep down, we all think that it’s not quite Christmas until we’ve received a hamper of little edible treats to enjoy on Christmas morning, before the real feasting begins, so we’re quite taken with The English Essentials hamper from Fortnum & Mason. Condiments, biscuits, chocolates and tea, it’s the perfect little package to send to friends and family abroad this season. Priced at £100. When? Available now Where? Available online from Fortnum & Mason How? Buy now from Fortnum & Mason
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