Acclaimed British chef Ben Tish announces two immersive Etna wild food experiences in Sicily Luxury guest house Palazzo Previtera – located on the slopes of Mount Etna – is to host two “Immersive Etna experiences”. And, happily, they revolve around food rather than being dunked into a volcano. The events will be hosted by British…
Thanks to Charabanc, “new car” may not be the most desirable motoring smell… In his definitive book ‘Nose Dive (A field guide to the world’s smells)’ the author Harold McGee analyses different categories of fragrance: animals, land plants, the land itself, water life, along with cooked and fermented foods. He stops off along the way…
The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow reaches the end of the line. Rolls Royce has this week released the final examples of Wraith, the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history.. To mark the end of production of what they call “one of the most transformative motor cars in the marque’s history” – and no argument…
Porto? Nuno? Goodo. You need another reason to visit Portugal? We mean, the custard tarts. The weather. The wine. The port. The seafood. The custard tarts. Yes. We know. But we REALLY like the custard tarts. Anyway, if that lot wasn’t enough for you, Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes has opened two new places in Largo…
New Mediterranean restaurant CAVO opens above Tottenham Court Road Station After years of digging and building works – and the odd protest at the loss of The Astoria – the new development around Tottenham Court Road Station is now well and truly open. And it’s quite the sight. Shiny offices. The new theatre. And The…
Former Hakkasan chef returns to London with Gouqi The name Tong Chee Hwee isn’t particularly well known outside very particular culinary circles. That’s about to change, however, with the launch of Gouqi. Chef Tong is the former Group Executive of the Hakkasan Group, where he helped the group earn seven Michelin stars over his 18…
No need to leave him a mince pie. He’s bringing dinner… London’s Mexican food scene is, generally, a little “meh”. There are a few exceptions however, of which Santo Remedio leads the way. Edson Diaz-Fuentes’ cooking means it’s worth a visit anytime but, later this month, Edson is letting another chef lead the kitchen for…
Or, possibly, pre, pre ski… Summer in the Alps is food and hiking heaven The Alps. We all think about them for some winter entertainment but less so in the summer. Some regions, however, are trying to change that… Take Ischgl for example. Ischgl is home to more than 1,000 km of hiking paths (and…
Norway’s Hattvika Lodge opens a new fine dining restaurant. The craze for Scandi chic shows little sign of slowing and, frankly, when it you see places like Hattvika Lodge, you’ll understand why. It’s a hotel in as much as you can rent exquisite accommodation there but we’re going to borrow their term of “charming cabin…
Give those men a hand… and flowers. Nougat. Buttered toast. Orchard fruits. It sounds like a new Tom Kerridge pudding but, in fact, those are the tasting notes for a new exclusive sparkling wine created specifically for the chef at his two Michelin-starred pub The Hand & Flowers. The Hand & Flowers team – head…