Who? Lonely Planet
What? Culinary travel doesn’t always have to mean going somewhere as A Fork In The Road proves. The book is a series of short stories collected by Lonely Planet, from leading writers and chefs, about their life-changing food experiences. Expect to be surprised by Twinkies, fish heads, Indian wedding feasts and more.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Restaurant Magazine What? One of the most hotly anticipated lists, the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, has once again been announced. Published each year by Restaurant Magazine, the list is a reflection of what’s hot right now according to a panel of more than 900 judges. We’ve our knives and forks poised for the feeding. When? New list available now Where? The full list is up at www.theworlds50best.com How? For more information, see website
Who? Sake No Hana What? To celebrate spring and the cherry blossom season, Japanese restaurant Sake No Hana has turned its bar into a pop-up cherry blossom garden entitled Sukura at Sake No Hana. Guests can enjoy cherry-themed cocktails and teas, surrounded by cherry blossoms, as well as sukura inspired bento boxes and desserts. At lunch on the 26th of April, guests can also take part in Kagami Biraki where sake barrels and broken with a wooden mallet and sake is served in the traditional way. When? Available now until 19th May Where? 23 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1HA How? For more information and to book, visit sakenohana.com
Who? Koshari Street What? Thought the best Middle Eastern food can only be found in the Middle East? Well no longer. Middle Eastern food expert Anissa Helou has brought her own brand of feasting with her new pop-up restaurant, Koshari Street. Here you will find the quintessential Egyptian street food, koshari, made according to Helou’s recipes. It’s not fine dining but it is good. When? Open now Where? 56 St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4EA How? Visit kosharistreet.com for more information
Who? Diane Morgan What? Roots are not the most glamorous vegetables out there but somehow Diane Morgan has managed to make it work in her latest book “Roots”. With more than 250 recipes on the familiar (potatoes and turnips) and the unfamiliar (wasabi and taro), it’s the ultimate guide to this comfort food. Perfect for winter. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Yaneff At DSTRKT What? Yaneff At DSTRKT is the place to go if you’re looking for molecular American fare. Head chef Georgi Yaneff previously worked at Bazaar Restaurant by José Andrés before arriving in London in 2011 to set up at DSTRKT. A mix of club and restaurant, the venue offers tasting and a la carte menus with well sourced organic ingredients. Here, the small plates offer big flavours. When? Open Monday to Saturday Where? DSTRKT, 9 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DG How? Visit www.dstrkt-london.com for more information
Who? Palace Hotel Tokyo What? Palace Hotel Tokyo has recently launched a package combining the arts, gastronomy and culture to showcase the best of Tokyo. The five night, six day package includes a bespoke art excursion, an one-on-one culinary tour, and a four hour cultural class. Guests will also be able to take home an akoya pearl as a momento of their stay. Priced at £33,000 for two. When? Available now Where? 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan How? For more information, see www.palacehoteltokyo.com
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