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? 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 Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla
Who? Yauatcha and Harvey Nichols What? Yauatcha and Harvey Nichols have teamed up to celebrate the Year of the Horse with a giant installation of horses at the restaurant where guests can enjoy a special Chinese New Year menu. The installation is created from thousands of red envelopes and guests at Yauatcha will also receive red envelopes containing fashion and beauty treats at Harvey Nichols or drinks and dining offers at Yauatcha. When? Available now until 10th February Where? 15-17 Broadwick Street, London W1F 0DL How? For more information, see www.yauatcha.com
Who? Salter What? If you’ve been inspired to bake by the latest series of Great British Bake Off and want to get things just right then you must look to the new Heston Blumenthal Precision Range by Salter. You will certainly find it hard to do without the Dual Platform Precision Scale which has a larger platform for heavier ingredients like flour and a precision plate for small measurements like sugar. When? Available now Where? Available on Amazon How? Purchase online
Who? Karam Sethi and Ravinder Bhogal What? Journalist, author and chef Ravinder Bhogal has teamed up head chef Karam Sethi of the recently Michelin-starred Trishna to create a feast of “forgotten British foods” cooked the Indian way. The five course menu will be priced at £47.50. When? 19th and 20th November Where? 15 -17 Blandford Street, London W1U 3DG www.trishnalondon.com How? For reservations call 0207 935 5624
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? Food Safari What? With the arrival of autumn, so too comes the mushroom season. It’s also the perfect time to attend a mushroom foraging course with Food Safari. Guests will have the opportunity to forage for mushrooms, learn about different ways to cook and preserve the fruits of their forage as well as enjoy a lunch at British Larder in Suffolk. Priced at £160 per person. When? 19th October Where? Rendlesham Forest, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk How? For more information, see www.foodsafari.co.uk
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