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? The Ampersand Hotel What? The Ampersand Hotel have put a real twist on Afternoon Tea with their new and limited edition science themed version. The three tier afternoon tea experience will include savoury gougeres, scones and rather futuristic pastries. Priced at £32.50 per person or £44.50 per person with a glass of champagne. When? 31st March to 11th April Where? The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER How? For more information, see www.ampersandhotel.com
Who? Harlan Goldstein What? Celebrity chef Harlan Goldstein has recently opened his new restaurant, Sushi To by Harlan Goldstein. Named after Goldstein’s long term business partner, the restaurant is situated on the 29th floor of Soundwill Plaza II Midtown and boasts breath-taking harbour views. The new restaurant seeks to present a “redefined Japanese dining experience” by combining tradition and contemporary creativity. When? Open now Where? 29/F, Soundwill Plaza II Midtown, 1-29 Tung Lung Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong How? For more information, see www.sushito-dining.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Rathfinny What? To highlight the potential of English sparkling wine, Sussex wine estate Rathfinny has teamed up with the London Conchord Ensemble to create a three-day music festival featuring food and wine. Weekend and separate event tickets are available to Conchord At Rathfinny includes a black tie wine-tasting dinner, Piano Four-hands Tea Recital, Gala Evening with Dame Felicity Lott & Alexandra Spencer-Jones, Baroque Concerto Coffee Concert and the Final Festival Concert. Prices start from £15. When? 12th to 14th June Where? Rathfinny Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TU How? For more information, see www.rathfinnyestate.com
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? 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? Monteverdi What? Embrace Tuscany living at Monteverdi through their six day luxury Wine Festival Tour. Taking place over Benvenuto Brunello di Montalcino, where there will be over 1,000 wines to taste, the tour will include wine tasting, vineyard tours, cooking lessons and six nights accommodation. Priced at €7,000 per person or €10,000 per couple. When? 20th – 26th February 2015 Where? Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Provincia di Siena (SI), Toscana, Italy How? For more information, see www.monteverdituscany.com
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I’ve just bought this book actually, some great recipes on there and definitely more interesting than cupcakes!