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? One Leicester Street What? Chef Tom Harris has been at the helm of One Leicester Street since its days as St John Hotel. Having attained a Michelin star for the restaurant last year, Harris has retained the star in the latest guide. The food is rustic, the décor is charming and the whole thing is very, very British. And if you like pickling, curing and other things made from scratch, it is just the perfect place to dine. When? Open year round Where? One Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL How? For more information, see oneleicesterstreet.com
Who? Aveqia What? Cookery school newcomer is all about connecting people through cooking where instead of cooking individually, it’s all about cooking as a team. The company’s origins are in Sweden where owner, chef and entrepreneur David Berggren had once cooked for the Queen of Sweden. As such, every dish you cook has a Scandinavian take on things. With four courses and plenty of wine, there’s lots to get you talking. When? Open now Where? 2 St. Bride Street London EC4A 4AD How? Visit www.aveqia.co.uk for more information Ten photos from Aveqia
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? Gourmet Abu Dhabi What? The 5th Gourmet Abu Dhabi returns to the city again this year. As one of the biggest food festivals in the UAE, it focuses on haute cuisine. There will be chef demonstrations, gourmet dinners, and themed events set around the city. Ticket prices vary according to events. When? 5th to 20th February Where? In various locations around Abu Dhabi How? For more information, visit www.gourmetabudhabi.ae Fly via KLM
Who? La Coopérative at Riberach Hotel What? With almost nothing around for miles except vineyards, Riberach is surely one hotel restaurant that focuses on wine. While the wine list is considered, the food is equally refined. With a focus on local produce, the well structured French fare also takes influences from nearby Basque country. Relatively unknown right now, it’s certainly one to watch. When? Open year round Where? 2a, Route de Caladroy, 66720 Belesta, France How? For more information, see www.riberach.com Fly via Air France
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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