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
Who? Opodo and Air New Zealand What? Opodo and Air New Zealand have teamed up to offer you the chance to win a pair of return tickets from London to Auckland. There are also smaller prizes of travel vouchers to spend on Opodo up for grabs. All you need to do is like Opodo’s Facebook page and click to win with more chances each day. When? Competition open now Where? Competition can be found on Opodo’s Facebook page How? Enter now at Opodo
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Modernist Cuisine at Home is written by Nathan Myhrvold and Maxime Bilet, along with over 20 other contributors including chefs, machinists, photographers and editors. There are a total of 210,000 words making up Modernist Cuisine at Home. The cover is of a de-constructed grilled cheese sandwich. Its recipe doesn’t actually exist in the book though the different components are covered in the section on grilled cheese sandwiches. The weighty (9.9lbs) book’s foreword is by Martha Stewart… and Thomas Keller. At the beginning of the book, there is a two-page user guide. It teaches you, amongst other things like scaling recipes, how to use the book. There are two parts. Part…
Who? Hotel Monte Mulini What? To coincide with the wine harvest and truffle season, Hotel Monte Mulini has launched a “Wine Roads of Istria” package. The package includes two night’s accommodation with breakfast, half-day guided food and wine excursion with tastings at two wineries and a four-course dinner at The Wine Vault for two. Prices start from €870 for two people. When? Until 2nd November 2013 Where? A. Smareglia bb, 52210, Rovinj, Croatia How? For more information, see www.montemulinihotel.com Fly via Lufthansa
Who? Spa Village Tembok Bali What? Spa Village Tembok Bali has recently started a guest artist program where visiting spa and wellness specialists will offer daily complimentary treatments at the resort. One to one consultations are also available. July sees the residency of Shiatsu Master, Yutaka Homma, and Kineseology specialist, Esther Kivi. When? Available now Where? Jalan Singaraja-Amlapura, No. 100 Desa Tembok Tejakula Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia How? Visit www.spavillageresort.com for more information Fly via KLM
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
Who? Harrods What? As part of Harrods’ Summer Kitchen season, Thyme at Southrop Manor will be hosting a month-long pop-up cookery school. The cookery school will allow guests the chance to pick up tips, enjoy tastings and explore seasonal recipes. Classes start from £40. When? 8th to 12th April Where? Gourmet Cookshop, Second Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL How? To book, call Harrods Concierge on 0207 730 1234
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