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? Arzak What? The food at Arzak is surprisingly playful and yet somehow a timeless classic. The colours are bold and contrasting while the flavours are familiar and thought provoking. The three Michelin-starred restaurant is a dynasty and a legend in its own right. It’s easy to see why when tales of Basque are told, with great skill, on the plate. When? Tuesday to Saturday, year round Where? Avenida del Alcalde José Elosegi, 273, 20015 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain How? For more information, visit www.arzak.info Fly via British Airways
Who? Optima Naturals What? We think that Afternoon Tea just doesn’t happen often enough and that’s why we love this Optima Naturals tea hamper. Built for two, it has everything you need to take Afternoon Tea on the road. And that means cups, thermos, plates and even cutlery. Now you just need to make the finger sandwiches. Priced at £130. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amazon How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? The Macallan and El Celler de Can Roca What? The Macallan Whisky and El Celler de Can Roca are teaming up for perhaps the ultimate in food and whisky pairing at the restaurant for charity:water. And you could be there too. The experience features a 14-course tasting menu at El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, as well as tasting and auction of The Macallan single malts. A gift for the serious connoisseur. Price at €8500 (approximately £6725). When? 22nd March 2015 Where? Available online from Truly Experiences How? Reserve now at Truly Experiences Fly via British Airways
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Who? Nathan Myhrvold and Maxime Bilet What? Following the highly acclaimed “Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking”, Nathan Myhrvold and Maxime Bilet have collaborated to release a second book “Modernist Cuisine at Home”. Recently released, the book contains tips on setting up a Modernist kitchen as well as over 100 recipes. Priced at £100. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? El Pirata Detapas and Lalani & Co What? El Pirata Detapas in Notting Hill has introduced a selection of boutique estate teas to its tapas menu. It’s the first restaurant in London to launch the tea and tapas pairing menu which includes teas from LaKyrsiew Garden and Jun Chiyabari Garden, sourced exclusively by Lalani & Co. Eight tapas dishes and three boutique teas are £39 per person. When? Until 21st December Where? 115 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UP www.elpiratadetapas.co.uk How? For reservations call 0207 7275 000
Who? James Pembroke What? Let’s talk about restaurants. What do you really know about eating out? In this little tome, James Pembroke discusses how the nature of restaurants has changed over the centuries and why it’s a reflection of our cultural development. Oh yes, and there’s a bit of his own restaurant memoir in it too. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
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