Specialist Italian cooking school La Cucina Caldesi in Marylebone is holding a unique class focussing on the ‘umami’ taste sensation in Italian cooking.
Thai Taste Extravaganza at Harrods
For one month only, Harrods joins forces with the Royal Thai Embassy to celebrate the delicious food and vibrant culture of Thailand. Until June 5th you can indulge in a whole host of Thai goodies with everything from fresh Thai produce like Holy Basil, Koi Choi flowers and banana leaves to delicious dishes ready to take home
Mixing it up with the KitchenAid Artisan Blender
With its delicious retro look, great range of colours and superb build and performance this really is the Dog’s Doodahs when it comes to blenders
Tomato & Onion Pie, Finnish-Style
We tend to think that the French and Italians have the lead when it comes to tarts and pies made with tomatoes and onions. But think again: those ultra-health conscious Finns have a food culture all of their own and here is a simple and very versatile Finnish recipe from the Fruisana Kitchen.
Persian’Mirza Ghasemi’ Aubergines
I don’t know how to best translate what this dish is into English. It is not a dip and definitely not your trendy aubergine ‘caviar’ but it is traditionally eaten as a side dish (or starter) with other dishes like grilled meat and chicken or even a stew with rice.
Dollada, London
There’s no doubt Dolada offers a real Italian experience quite unlike any others and for my money far better than Heinz Beck at Apsleys. The cotoletta could be cut from the menu and the lamb tagliatelle re purposed, but I’d go back just for a bucket of that Frico. It was friccing fantastic.
Boaters Inn, Lower Ham Road, Kingston upon Thames
Some things calm the soul, just make everything seem a little bit better, . And after a tortuous journey involving two trains and one bus we found one on the outskirts of Kingston; a stretch of the Thames which on a dry, late Spring evening was picture perfect.
Mestizo, Hampstead Road, London
A short walk from Euston station, Mestizo adds a vibrant splash of colour to the rather grey part of central London in which Hampstead Road sits. It is a popular restaurant, serving great authentic Mexican food in a friendly atmosphere.
Petrus, Kinnerton Street, Knightsbridge
Gordon Ramsay’s latest opening comes in the shape of the re-vamped and re-located Petrus restaurant. The new location is so discreet that you could miss it, which in fact exactly what happened but I found it eventually. The staff at Petrus are very friendly; the food is really very good and even better than that is the value you get with the unbeatable set lunch menu is almost unbelievable.
Roux at Parliament Square opens 10 May
Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr in collaboration with Restaurant Associates, will be opening Roux on Parliament Square at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors building, Parliament Square on Monday 10 May.