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? Skye Gyngell What? Chef Skye Gyngell is taking to the kitchens of Le Café Anglais as part of the 2013 series of “Cooking with Rowley”. Gyngell will be collaborating with chef/patron Rowley Leigh to create unique and one-off dinners that reflect each chef’s signature style. Price at £50 per person, including dinner, wine and service. When? 20th March Where? 8 Porchester Gardens, London W2 4DB www.lecafeanglais.co.uk How? To book, call 0207 2211 415
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? Anna Koska What? Illustrator Anna Koska specialises in food illustrations and occasionally oil paintings. Her work has appeared in over 100 books and she’s regularly commissioned to create canvases for restaurants, interior designers and private collectors alike. Prices vary according to medium and size. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.annakoskaillustration.com How? Contact for more information Ten tips on painting food by Anna Koska
Who? Himalayan Footsteps What? Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet travel specialists Himalayan Footsteps have just launched a new tour to Nepal with a focus on Nepalese food and culture. Guests will have the chance to visit local markets, visit a monkey temple and experience Nepalese home cooking. Prices start from £1048 per person. When? First tour leaving 2nd October 2013 Where? Itinerary starts in Kathmandu How? For more information, see www.himalayanfootsteps.com Fly via Etihad
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? Bo London What? Bo London is surely Hong Kong’s hottest export to London. Chef/patron Alvin Leung, self-titled “demon chef” of the two Michelin-starred Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, has brought his brand of “X-treme Chinese” cuisine to the capital with reinventions of dishes such as “toad in the hole” and “beans on toast”. When? Open now Where? 4 Mill Street, London W1S 2AX bolondonrestaurant.com How? For more information, see website Ten facts about Bo London
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