Sometimes fate can do you a favour. And she certainly did that today when the uptown line which would have taken me back to my hotel in midtown was closed for repairs. As I was forced to walk back from Spring Street up towards Union Square, I managed to find a number of foodie destinations…
Romera New York – Neurogastronomy or Food Fetishism?
So it’s currently 6.24am, and I’m sat at my computer when I should be in bed. Why? Well, dinner last night at Romera New York, has definitely got into my head. Romera is chef and physician (never thought I’d put those two together) Dr. Miguel Sanchez Romera’s eponymous restaurant. Chef Romera’s first project in the…
Postcards from New York
I’m currently in New York. It’s one of my favourite places to be, as there’s always something to do, eat or discover. So for the next few days, I will aim to try and wax lyrical about what new and interesting things I’ve found. And the first thing? Williams Sonoma. Now there’s PLENTY to talk…
A little Star.
Human nature being what it is, you tend to have a small portfolio of places that you like to go to, and then you stick to them. But sometimes, you need someone to give you a little nudge, in order to encourage you to expand your horizons and try something new. With this in mind,…
In the Realm of the Senses
Although I do work with Valrhona Chocolate, it doesn’t stop me from trying and/ or appreciating other brands: after all – a little objectivity never hurt anyone did it? In this case, I don’t believe these are actually available in the UK as yet, but I’m sure it won’t be long before someone snaps them…
Beyond Uncle Ben’s
Apparently in Germany, rice is a growing and commonly used staple. So much for the humble potato and kartoffelsalat. But of course, with commonality comes a lowering of value perception. Lotao, a new rice brand aims to reverse this. Lotao specializes in hand-picked, rare rice varieties, infused rice oils, and organic spices. By enriching the…
Old Beaconsfield – the next Bra?
No, we’re not talking about supporting undergarments: we’re talking about Bra in the Piedmont region of Italy – famous for it’s biannual Slow Food Cheese Festival. The UK’s top event for Cheese Lovers will take place on Saturday 14th April at The Market Place, Old Beaconsfield. An opportunity to taste, learn about, and buy cheese,…
Raw food crisps from Gourmet Raw
British raw food specialist Gourmet Raw will be launching a new addition to their range in mid January 2012. Their new raw crisps are the perfect snack, with nothing to feel guilty about: made from sprouted buckwheat, which is full of protein and fibre, Gourmet Raw then add locally grown vegetables, herbs and seeds that…
Go Wild
Wild Food Café – centered around fun, wellbeing & living-food – opened its doors to the public for the first time on Wednesday 26th October. Based in eclectic Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden, the café is bright, sun drenched and cozy. Customers chill out at one of the communal tables or bar and gaze out over the…
It’s all Greek to me
A traditional crop of the Mediterranean, I’m quite surprised that in my purchases of Olive oil, I have never thought to buy a bottle of Greek olive oil, tending to pick Italian, Spanish or even Australian before even considering Greek. In part, this is hardly surprising: Italy and Spain actually produce over 60% of the…
Andre Dang 