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
Who? Hotel Cipriani What? Explore Venice’s wine regions in a different way with Hotel Cipriani’s wine tour by sidecar guided tours. The journeys will explore the nearby region of Collio where guests will get the chance to attend tastings and take in the scenery. The tour starts from £264 per person and includes transfers, private guide and lunch at the Michelin starred La Subida. When? By arrangement Where? Hotel Cipriani & Palazzo Vendramin, Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice, Italy How? Visit www.hotelcipriani.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? One Leicester Street What? Chef Tom Harris has been at the helm of One Leicester Street since its days as St John Hotel. Having attained a Michelin star for the restaurant last year, Harris has retained the star in the latest guide. The food is rustic, the décor is charming and the whole thing is very, very British. And if you like pickling, curing and other things made from scratch, it is just the perfect place to dine. When? Open year round Where? One Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL How? For more information, see oneleicesterstreet.com
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? Shabby Chic What? Ok, we admit it, this lace dinnerware set from Shabby Chic is totally twee but we just can’t stop adoring it. There has to be a time and a place for this right? Anyhow, it’s made from practical hard wearing earthenware and is microwave and dishwasher safe. Not too shabby. Prices start from £5.60. When? Available now Where? Available online from House of Fraser How? Buy now from House of Fraser
Who? Gastrologik What? How many chefs in the world are willing to brave the larder every night without a menu? Not many. But that’s the sort of dining to be found at Gastrologik where chefs Jacob Holmstrom and Anton Bjuhr create tasting menus tabula rasa. Each day, each course and even each table could be served completely different dishes. Now that’s dining with a surprise. When? Open Tuesday to Saturday Where? Artillerigatan 14, 11451 Stockholm, Sweden How? For more information, see www.gastrologik.se Fly via British Airways
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 Fly via KLM
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