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
Who? Hong Kong Tourism Board What? Head to Hong Kong for the ultimate gourmet extravaganza, the Wine and Dine Festival. There will be a mix of local and international culinary creations with a focus on food and wine matching. There will also be a premium tasting room for guests to get to grips with fine wines. Tickets are priced at HK$30. When? 31st October to 3rd November Where? Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong How? For more information, see www.discoverhongkong.com Fly via British Airways
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? Seven Park Place by William Drabble What? Celebrate Burns Night at the Michelin-starred Seven Park Place by William Drabble. The chef has teamed up with Highland Park whisky to bring you a six course tasting menu featuring some of Scotland’s best produce. The menu is priced at £69 per person with separate wine pairing available. When? 25th January, lunch or dinner Where? St James’s Hotel & Club, 7 – 8 Park Place, London SW1A 1LS www.stjameshotelandclub.com How? For reservations call 0207 3161 615
Who? Chocolatier William Curley What? Award-winning chocolatier William Curley has recently launched a new “Japanese Rituals” afternoon tea at The Halkin by COMO. The afternoon tea experience will include Japanese inspired patisserie, savouries and scones as well as Japanese teas and infusions. Priced at £37.50. When? Available now Where? The Halkin by COMO, Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DJ www.comohotels.com/thehalkin/ How? Reserve online www.comohotels.com/thehalkin/, call 0207 3331 060 or email bar.thehalkin@comohotels.com
Who? Ardbeg whisky What? Ardbeg whisky have just unveiled their new on-site accommodation – Seaview Cottage. The cottage was previously home to the distillery managed and is steep with Ardbeg history. Guests will have the opportunity to tour around the whisky distillery as well as relax with a dram by the peat burning stove. Priced at £220 for minimum of 2 night stay. When? Open now Where? Ardbeg Distillery, Port Ellen, Islay, Argyll PA42 7EA How? For more information, see www.ardbeg.com
Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…
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