Rather than silver spoons, two Glaswegian entrepreneurs were seemingly born with biodegradable starch ones in their mouths. We investigate the craze coming to a high street near you – virtuous yet decadent, frozen yoghurt.
Masala Zone Bayswater
The Panjabi sisters’ latest Bayswater offering epitomises what the expanding Masala Zone chain excels at – tantalising thalis, tribal-styled interiors and cheap chow. And its bouquet of wet-saried women (on posters, not at the pass) is sure to enchant the average solo male diner. But while its starring dishes twinkle, can it afford to let its standards slip on those that don’t?
Combat Catering. Feeding the masses at Standon Calling
It looks like the aftermath of some terrible nameless war; people staggering about dazed and more than a little confused, their clothes covered in mud and debris. There are some shapeless lumps of human life on the grass half concealed by blankets, whilst others are supporting each other as they walk. All over the carnage hangs a thin pall of smoke. Welcome to Standon Calling.
Atul Kocchar tells us how to use his latest ingredient
Many people like to experiment when cooking and almost everyone has a ‘secret ingredient’ but would you consider using roses in your recipes? Plantforlife, has teamed up with Atul Kocchar to demonstrate how to cook with this classic bloom and give your dishes ‘petal power’.
Tuscany’s liquid gold – Olive Oil
The Tuscan olive oil harvest time is almost here. Read more about this liquid gold and how you can be present as the olives come down from the trees. Plus we have a great competition too.
Bengal Clipper
Tucked away in the trendy riverside passages of Shad Thames lies ‘Bengal Clipper’ restaurant, which in its 15 years of trading, has been awarded more accolades than you could shake a stick at.
Courgette and Pea Frittata
When fresh peas are available this is a great way to eat them, thawed frozen peas can always be substituted. This frittata also tastes delicious if mint is added instead of tarragon.
Be’Quids in’ with Gourmet Burger Kitchen and Help a London Child
Gourmet Burger Kitchen has teamed up with Help a London Child and Capital Radio in a fundraising campaign that will leave you licking your lips this summer.
From Roulette to Rillette:’Murano’ on Celebrity Equinox
From working at Washington’s ‘Watergate’ to opening Las Vegas’ ‘Playboy Bunny’, Jacques Van Staden now has a new ambition – for his upmarket restaurant on ‘Celebrity Equinox’ to be the first at sea to win a Michelin star. In advance of its naming,Douglas Blyde made haste to Southampton to appraise the newest and most environmentally friendly cruise ship.
YO! Indulgence
The people at YO! Sushi have recently created eight new dishes in their YO! Indulgence range. These are available only at the YO! Sushi outlet in the food hall of Selfridges, each dish priced at £6 per portion. Having heard about this development we went along to try them.