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? 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
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Who? Liberty London What? Liberty London have recently launched their Flowers of Liberty range, a collection dedicated to English-made kitchenware, food and gifts. The range is based around three prints: Betsy, Theodora and Wiltshire. The gorgeous collection features plates and tea sets as well as bags and aprons. Perfect for brightening up the home. When? Available now Where? Available online from Liberty London How? Buy now from Liberty London
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? Jumeirah What? The Jumeirah hotel group has recently announced the return of their celebrated Restaurant Week. This year, over 60 restaurants will be taking part. Taking place in Jumeirah properties around the world, the week long event will see special menus being introduced in the hotel restaurants where guests are able to dine at a set price. When? 23rd – 31st May Where? Jumeirah restaurants around the world How? For more information, see www.jumeirah.com/
Who? Fortnum & Mason What? Fortnum & Mason is celebrating the Seville orange season with their eighth annual Marmalade Fortnight. As well as co-hosting the annual Marmalade Awards at Dalemain Mansion in Cumbria, the department store is also running various marmalade making events in store. When? 4th to 17th March Where? Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EH www.fortnumandmason.com How? For more information, visit website Shop now at Fortnum & Mason
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