Who? Shauna Sever
What? If you wanted to learn all there is to know about vanilla then Shauna Sever’s book Pure Vanilla is a must have. The book features recipes as well as essential techniques for working with vanilla. Priced at £15.99.
When? Available now
Where? Available in store and online
How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Bubbledogs Kitchen Table What? Look past the queues, champagne and hot dogs to find the Kitchen Table in the back room of Bubbledogs. It’s all about fine dining done through counter service. Head chef and owner James Knappett has trained at the likes of Per Se, Noma and Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley. It’s seriously good food. When? Tuesdays to Saturdays year round Where? 70 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QG How? Visit www.bubbledogs.co.uk for more information
Who? Joe Warwick What? Former editor of Restaurant Magazine Joe Warwick has released his latest book – “Where Chefs Eat”. Published by Phaidon, the book is the ultimate directory of restaurants from chefs and contains everything from local favourites to high end fine dining establishments. Priced at £14.95. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon Ten facts about Where Chefs Eat
Who? Alain Ducasse at Rivea, Byblos What? Recent winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards Alain Ducasse has opened his latest restaurant – Rivea at Byblos Hotel in St Tropez. The new restaurant will replace Ducasse’s previous restaurant at the hotel but will still serve up his signature Mediterranean dishes. When? Open now Where? Hôtel Byblos, Avenue Maréchal Foch, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France How? Visit www.byblos.com for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines
Who? Taste of London What? Taste of London festival is back at London’s Regent’s Park. This year is the foodie festival’s 10th anniversary and to celebrate, it’s putting on a whole host of programs including an explore world beer experience, a bandstand and a BBQ challenge. Tickets from £25.80. When? 20th – 23rd June Where? Regent’s Park, London NW1 5HA How? Visit london.tastefestivals.com for more information
Who? Sonny’s Kitchen What? Since Phil Howard of the two Michelin-starred The Square took over Sonny’s Kitchen, the team has been slowly breathing life back into this Barnes favourite. Gone are the plates of boring vegetables. Instead, you will find foie gras and chicken liver parfait, wild mushroom croustillant and roasted stone bass. But, there’s nothing stuffy about the place and it’s still a local mainstay. When? Open now Where? 94 Church Rd, Barnes, London SW13 0DQ How? For reservations call 0208 7480 393
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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I’ve just bought this book actually, some great recipes on there and definitely more interesting than cupcakes!