July 3rd, 2009 - 4:47 am § in London, Openings, Restaurants

Ambassade de L’ile: a Corner of Lyon in South Kensington, London

Ambassade de l’Ile, the London debut of two Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex, opens its doors to the public at the beginning of July.

This former personal chef to Christina Onassis is, as yet, relatively unknown outside the gastronomic city of Lyon. Jean-Christophe’s Lyonnais restaurant – l’Auberge de l’Ile – is situated on Ile Barbe, a tiny islet in the middle of the Saône River.

He has taken the corner site at 117/119 Old Brompton Road – a building steeped in restaurant heritage – which has been completely refurbished. read more

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March 3rd, 2009 - 8:08 pm § in Chefs, UK

Superchef Heston Blumenthal Prepares a Feast on Channel 4

Blue has completed post production on Heston’s Feasts, superchef Heston Blumenthal’s latest series, which sees the gastronomic genius look to the future of food by studying traditional dishes from the past. The four-part series, which airs on Tuesday 3 March at 9pm on Channel 4, was made by Opto[...]

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February 23rd, 2009 - 8:52 pm § in Caribbean, Food Festivals, Restaurants

Something’s Fishing in Anguilla this Easter Weekend

They take their food very seriously on the chic Caribbean island of Anguilla, one of the area’s hot culinary destinations. The isle is not only acclaimed for its 5 star cuisine, but for its finger licking local fare cooked up at roadside stalls, beachside eateries and backyard fetes. [...]

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January 27th, 2009 - 10:45 pm § in Chefs, England, Restaurants

A Decade of Michelin Star Dining at Holbeck Ghyll’s

Following last week’s publication of the 2009 Michelin Guide to Great Britain, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel in the Lake District is delighted to announce that its coveted restaurant has been awarded Michelin Star status for the 10th consecutive year. Specialising in traditional British cu[...]

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January 20th, 2009 - 7:59 pm § in Events, Germany, Senza categoria

Culinary Cinema at the 2009 Berlinale Festival

A taste for the truth is the common theme of the films in the Culinary Cinema of the Berlinale, which is taking place for the third time from February 8-13, 2009. This year, the programme comprises five feature films, five documentaries and four short films which are to be shown accompanied by culin[...]

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January 2nd, 2009 - 12:26 am § in Caribbean, Drinks, Food Festivals

3rd St. Lucia Food & Rum Festival, Rodney Bay Village

The St. Lucia Food & Rum Festival 2009 – set to be a truly tantalising taste sensation –- is back by popular demand for a third consecutive year, from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th January 2009. The Festival is a four day Caribbean culinary experience attracting some of the best chefs, wine a[...]

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December 9th, 2008 - 10:08 pm § in Bars, Chefs, Hotels, London, Spain

Authentic Tapas Menu Launched at The Gore Hotel’s Bar 190

Guests can now enjoy a wide variety of rustic Spanish specialities in The Gore Hotel’s Bar 190 in London. The Gore’s new Head Chef, Taher Djeebet, who has lived and worked in Spain, has used his Mediterranean experiences to create a Tapas menu bursting with traditional Spanish flavours. [...]

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