Opening a restaurant in London is a precarious affair, with the location being one of the most difficult decisions to make. So opening in one of London’s lesser known back streets is probably not the most obvious choice. However, judging by their packed reservations book, Proud Cabaret seems to have figured out the formula... »
That Circus provides an entertaining dining experience is no surprise. What was unexpected, however, was the totally eclectic crowd. Following some reasonably good reviews in the mainstream media, it seems that everyone and their grandmother has decided to visit. The venue on the night of our visit played host to everyone from a fabulously... »
Whilst European chefs have been messing around in laboratories with foams and emulsions in the search for the ultimate dining experience, the Americans have continued doing what they do best – steak. When it comes to rearing and cooking cows, it really is our friends across the pond who seem to have got it... »
Cooking courses are big business, and big money. L’ Ateliers des Chefs, Le Cordon Blue, Leiths. Every amateur cook can cough up loads of dosh to feel like a contestant on Masterchef. The Kitchen, at first glance, looks like an ultra-cheap cooking school. There’s a reason for that - you don’t do any cooking. That’s not... »
We all know that you can find cuisine from almost anywhere in the world in London. The food of some nations will never really travel beyond a single restaurant due to the acquired palette needed. Others are much more acceptable to our taste buds and travel far and wide to dozens, if not hundreds... »
It doesn’t matter how much time you spend in our great city or how well you think you know it, London has the uncanny knack of throwing up the greatest of surprises when you least expect it. Take my recent visit to Bedford & Strand for example. It’s been around for quite a few... »
We often hear the term ‘Modern British Food’ casually bandied around, but to my mind, I don’t really know what this means. At best, I’d say was traditional British dishes, deconstructed, poncified and served in measly portions – i.e. not terribly appealing. However, with Benares, I think Chef Atul Kochhar has created the very... »
We all love the idea of heading down to a country pub when it’s cold & dreary outside to huddle round a big fire and tell stories over a couple of pints. The problem is that when the weather does take a turn for the worst, making your way past the end of the... »
Welcome to St Anton am Arlberg. The self-proclaimed cradle of Alpine skiing and home of some of the swankiest restaurants in Austria. Just an hour from Innsbruck airport, this resort boasts a rich skiing heritage and arguably the most varied terrain and best snow conditions in Europe. The skiing area is extensive – five... »
An appealing cheese board is the perfect finale to a great meal; a tempting spread of various cheeses with tangy chutney and some fresh grapes tops off an evening’s eating. But where to begin? Supermarket aisles teem with tempting dairy delights and specialist cheesemongers can be overwhelming. Cheese guru Simon Day from Unearthed (http://discoverunearthed.wordpress.com)... »
