Who? Buddha-Bar
What? Visit the recently revamped Buddha-Bar in Knightsbridge for stylish pan-Asian fare. Buddha-Bar is a new gem for decadent dining, combining good food, music and an extensive drinks list. Look out for the Buddha-Bar chicken salad, crunchy sushi and smoked duck and foie gras gyoza.
When? Open now
Where? 145 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PA www.buddhabarlondon.com
How? For reservations call 0203 6675 222
Who? QOOQ What? French cooking tablet QOOQ is now available for the first time outside of France. Launched in America earlier this year, QOOQ is the first touchscreen tablet of its kind to be created specifically for the kitchen. It comes pre-loaded with 1000 recipes and videos with chefs and promises to be waterproof. Priced at $399 with recipe upgrades available. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.qooq.com/en How? Buy online
Who? Fortnum & Mason What? Deep down, we all think that it’s not quite Christmas until we’ve received a hamper of little edible treats to enjoy on Christmas morning, before the real feasting begins, so we’re quite taken with The English Essentials hamper from Fortnum & Mason. Condiments, biscuits, chocolates and tea, it’s the perfect little package to send to friends and family abroad this season. Priced at £100. When? Available now Where? Available online from Fortnum & Mason How? Buy now from Fortnum & Mason
Who? Champagne & Fromage What? Covent Garden shop and bistro Champagne & Fromage will be hosting a champagne and foie gras tasting in store. Guests will be guided through three grower champagnes paired with three different foie gras over the two hour tutored tasting. Priced at £40. When? 7.30pm to 9.30pm, 12th December Where? 22 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7DD www.frenchbubbles.co.uk/Champagne-Fromage/ How? Book online www.frenchbubbles.co.uk/product/134.aspx or call 020 7240 1604.
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? Godiva chocolates What? For this year’s Christmas season the Belgian chocolatiers have released a Royal Swarovski Box. The box contains over 60 assorted pieces of Godiva’s signature chocolates, all housed in a beautiful suede box adorned with a Godiva emblem created from Swarovski crystals. Priced at £150. When? Available now Where? Godiva boutiques and godiva.be How? Purchase in store or online
Who? Experimental Food Society What? The Experimental Food Society is returning with their annual series of talks and events to stimulate the mind and tantalise the taste buds. Liberally spread over two days, this is an opportunity to meet some of the pioneering minds in food and take part in one of the many interactive exhibits. Whether you want to breathe a cloud of tea, or taste bitters created using extractions from Winston Churchill’s War Rooms, this is a showcase not to be missed. Tickets are priced at £7. When? 8th to 9th November 2013 Where? Exhibition at Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR How? For more information,…
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