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  • Refined cuisine at De Vitrine

    Who? De Vitrine What? It’s casual dining at De Vitrine but in the rustic environs of the restaurant are refined plates of food. Perhaps because it’s Kobe Desramaults of the Michelin-starred In De Wulf giving directions behind the stoves. Seasonal and local is key for food and wine but don’t expect to find anything ordinary. When? Open year round Where? Brabantdam 134, 9000 Ghent, Belgium How? Visit www.de-vitrine.be for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines

  • Yaneff At DSTRKT, molecular American fare

    Who? Yaneff At DSTRKT What? Yaneff At DSTRKT is the place to go if you’re looking for molecular American fare. Head chef Georgi Yaneff previously worked at Bazaar Restaurant by José Andrés before arriving in London in 2011 to set up at DSTRKT. A mix of club and restaurant, the venue offers tasting and a la carte menus with well sourced organic ingredients. Here, the small plates offer big flavours. When? Open Monday to Saturday Where? DSTRKT, 9 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DG How? Visit www.dstrkt-london.com for more information

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    Jerusalem International Book Fair

    Who? Jerusalem International Book Fair What? The Jerusalem International Book Fair will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. The book fair attracts publishers and authors from over 30 countries and will display over 100,000 books written in various languages. During the fair, there will be international seminars and symposia exploring a wide range of subjects, including literary criticism and blogging, selling books in a digital age, translation and others. When? 10th to 15th February Where? International Convention Center, Jerusalem, Israel How? For more information, please visit www.jerusalembookfair.com

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    “A Brush With Hockney” at The White Swan Inn

    Who? The White Swan Inn What? Spend mid-week at The White Swan Inn in Yorkshire for a taste of an artist’s retreat. The boutique hotel has unveiled “A Brush With Hockney”, offering guests the chance to walk in the footsteps of the artist David Hockney. Rooms start from £199 per night, including dinner, breakfast and a David Hockney book. When? Available now Where? Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AA www.white-swan.co.uk How? Book online www.white-swan.co.uk

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    Design pick: Clifton rose ceramic rolling pin from Cath Kidston

    Who? Cath Kidston What? This Clifton rose ceramic rolling pin from Cath Kidston is rather twee but we like it anyway. It has that kitschy vintage kitchen feel to it, which is sort of nice in our modern hectic lives, but is functional too. Though we dare say that even if it doesn’t get much use in your kitchen, it’ll still look pretty darn nice. When? Available now Where? Available online from Cath Kidston How? Buy now from Cath Kidston

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    MINT Polo in the Park is back

    Who? MINT Polo in the Park What? Polo enthusiasts should definitely put MINT Polo in the Park into their diary now. In its 5th year, the event will be a real mix of fashion, gastronomy and of course a great game of polo. As well as a team from London, there will also be teams from Sydney, Abu Dhabi, Moscow, Delhi and Buenos Aires competing. When? 7th to 9th June Where? Hurlingham Park, Fulham, SW6 3PR How? Visit polointheparklondon.com for more information