Wiltons’ refurb is the pearl in its oyster
HOLDING BACK THE YEARS Early January, and as I walk through the smart and elegant streets of St James’s in…
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Making the ultimate sourdough loaf – part two
So, I persevered. I kept feeding and caring for my starter despite its very horrible acrid smell and finally everything…
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Sticks ‘n’ Sushi blends Japanese know-how with Scandinavian cool
After The Killing we had Borgen. Then came Hugh Fearnley-Wittingstall cycling around Copenhagen discussing the Scandimania that is taking over…
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The Chef’s Table at the Mount Street Deli offers private dining without the stuffiness
Private dining and supper clubs seem to occupy two very different ends of the dining-out spectrum – one offering exquisite…
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Sticks 'n' Sushi blends Japanese know-how with Scandinavian cool
Sticks ‘n’ Sushi is one of the most successful restaurant groups in Denmark, set up by two half Danish, half…
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Because you know that it is used for something else during the day you have that lovely feeling of being…
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Helene Darroze introduces seasonal sensations to the Connaught
This week Helene Darroze celebrated five years at the Connaught by launching a new menu focused entirely on the finest,…
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Known as a tipple for old timers, sherry is back on the scene
Sherry – particularly Fino sherry – (the white dry kind, not the one that smells of Christmas pudding) is currently…
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How refined southern dining raises the bar for American cuisine
If you thought that the trend for American-style food stopped with burgers and dirty fast food you were very wrong.…
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Experience great British chefs at Royal Ascot 2014
Many of us may be used to the car park picnic during Royal Ascot (17-21 June), but this year the…
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Ayala Champagne reconnects with British market after brand revamp
Although Ayala is one of the founding champagne houses of the Syndicat des Grandes Marques de Champagne it isn’t very…
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Guest Recipe: Sam Williams’ Pumpkin Tortelli
Ingredients 5-6 large eggs, preferably Italian 600g ’00’ pasta flour Salt Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500g punpkin (rind on) 1…
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New Vietnamese House of Ho offers dishy meat treats but lacks zing
We are all used to good Vietnamese food in London – Kingsland Road is one Vietnamese after another all offering…
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The head chef of Cafe Murano gives her tantalisingly tasty and wholesome tortelli recipe – the ultimate treat for pasta…
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Food Friday: How to Make the Perfect Whisky Cocktail
After some persistent encouragement (and only a spot of bribery) the expert mixologists at The Roof Gardens in Kensington have…
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Put some sparkle in your Valentine’s Day with these drinks
This is my one concession to Valentine’s Day, and to be perfectly honest it is more a homage to beautiful…
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#FISHbone’s food is good but the prices stick in your throat
#FISHbone (hashtag and all) is the name of a new pop-up diner in the private dining room of Notting Hill’s…
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Starting your sourdough starter can leave a sour taste
This week I started my experiment with sourdough. I’ve been making my own bread for years but must admit to…
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Three drinks to get you in the mood. By Emily Rookwood This is my one concession to Valentine’s Day, and…
By#FISHbone's food is good but the prices stick in your throat
A pop-up in Notting Hill’s Kensington Place is a bit fishy when it comes to the salmon doner kebab, says…
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