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? 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
Who? ME by Meliá What? ME by Meliá opens its first hotel in London, ME London, in the building that previously housed BBC Radio. The hotel aims to be a design-led lifestyle hotel and is Foster + Partners’ first UK hotel project for which they have designed all of the interiors and exteriors. Room rates start from £340 per night, excluding VAT. When? Open today Where? 336-337 The Strand, London WC2R 1HA How? Book online at www.MELondonUK.com Ten photos from ME London
Who? Frankfurt Skyscraper Festival What? Frankfurt has the highest density of skyscrapers in Europe so it’s no surprise that they’ve taken advantage of that by hosting an annual skyscraper festival. As well as being able to visit various high-rises normally closed to the public, visitors will also be treated to a fringe program of events including acrobatics and musical entertainment. When? 25th to 26th May Where? Around the city of Frankfurt, Germany How? Visit www.wolkenkratzer-festival.de for more information Fly via Lufthansa
Who? Chef/Patron Mark Poynton of the recently starred Alimentum in Cambridge What? Mark Poynton will be cooking at the Winter Garden Restaurant of London’s Landmark Hotel Tuesdays to Saturdays for three weeks. There will be a three course a la carte menu for £45 and six course tasting menu for £65. A hotel package including a six course menu, overnight stay and traditional breakfast will also be available at £390 for two. When? Starting from the 20th of November until 8th of December. Where? Winter Garden Restaurant, Landmark Hotel, 222 Marylebone Road London NW1 6JQ www.landmarklondon.co.uk How? For reservations for the Winter Garden please call 020 7631 8000 or email restaurants.reservation@thelandmark.co.uk. For room reservations please call 020 7631 8222…
What? The Christmas Greetings basket featuring strawberry preserve, Christmas spiced biscuits, Christmas pudding truffles, Christmas spice pillow candy, Royal Blend tea and a quarter-bottle of blanc de blancs Champagne. Priced at £55. Where? Available online from Fortnum & Mason
Who? Untravelled Paths What? For Valentine’s Day, Untravelled Paths is offering a special Valentine’s Package at The Ice Hotel in Romania. Bran Castle, Peles Castle, Faragas Mountains by cable car and Brukenthal Palace are just a few of the sights you’ll get to experience. Priced at £390 per person for three or four night break including transfers, select meals, accommodation, excursions and bilingual guide. When? Departing 12th or 13th February Where? Transfer from Bucharest airport How? For reservations, call 0871 662 9521 Fly via KLM
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