Who? Van Tran and Anh Vu
What? Van Tran and Anh Vu had previously worked in finance before turning their hand to street food at Broadway Market in East London. Their new book, The Vietnamese Market Cookbook, captures the essence and flavours of market cooking both in London and Vietnam and is filled with ideas for tasty treats.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Phaidon What? The latest book by René Redzepi is published by Phaidon in a three-book set. The Journal is a diary by Redzepi of a year at Noma including thoughts on creativity, ambition and collaboration. The Recipes book is a collection of 100 new recipes from Noma. The final small book, entitled Snapshots, is a series of behind-the-scene images taken by Redzepi and the team at Noma. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Young British Foodies What? Young British Foodies, the competition which celebrates the unsung heroes in the food industry is back for the second year. As an alternative to the best restaurant or bar, it seeks out the best butcher or baker – the talent behind the establishments. The competition is now open for entries from across the UK. When? Entry closes 30th April Where? www.the-ybfs.com How? See website for more information
Who? Fazenda Nova and Eat Drink Walk What? Fazenda Nova and Eat Drink Walk have collaborated to create special food-centric tours in the Algarve. Guests will have the opportunity to experience Portuguese cuisine from farm to table and learn about local ingredients. Priced at £397, including accommodation, all meals and cookery lessons, wine tasting and transfers in the Algarve. When? 27th February to 2nd March with further dates available in May and November Where? Fazenda Nova country house, Estiramantens, Santo Estevao, 8800-504 Tavira, Portugal How? For more information, visit www.fazendanova.eu Fly via British Airways
Who? Hotel Pulitzer, Amsterdam What? Hotel Pulitzer in Amsterdam is celebrating the season’s blooms with the launch of its new Amsterdam Flower Trail package. The new package includes two night’s accommodation, a tulip welcome gift, floral turn down service, Lillet Rosé cocktails and tickets to the Amsterdam Tulip Museum. Guests will also have the option to booking an early morning guided tour of the Flora Holland Flower Auction. Priced at €250. When? Available now until 31st August Where? Prinsengracht 315-331 – Amsterdam, 1016 GZ, The Netherlands How? For more information, see www.pulitzeramsterdam.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Cirque du Soleil What? Cirque du Soleil have unveiled their new show, Kooza, which tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. The performance returns to the roots of Cirque du Soleil and combines acrobatic performance with the art of clowning. Tickets start from £195 per person with various VIP packages available. When? 5th January to 14th February 2013 Where? Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP How? To book visit bit.ly/viprougelondon, call 0800 1548 0000 or email viprouge@cirquedusoleil.com
Who? Monteverdi What? Embrace Tuscany living at Monteverdi through their six day luxury Wine Festival Tour. Taking place over Benvenuto Brunello di Montalcino, where there will be over 1,000 wines to taste, the tour will include wine tasting, vineyard tours, cooking lessons and six nights accommodation. Priced at €7,000 per person or €10,000 per couple. When? 20th – 26th February 2015 Where? Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Provincia di Siena (SI), Toscana, Italy How? For more information, see www.monteverdituscany.com
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