The UK boasts a total of 12 restaurants in the Elite 100 Restaurants 2014, with eight of these based in London: The Ledbury (9), Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (23), Restaurant Gordon Ramsay (24), Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester (54), Le Gavroche (74), Amaya (76), Nobu (96) and Zuma (99). Meanwhile outside the capital, Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck (3) in Berkshire makes … [Read more...]
Winslow’s of Bristol opens its doors to the canine public
The Bristol restaurant scene has a new addition today, with the opening of Winslow’s of Bristol, backed by Michelin starred chef Josh Eggleton of the nearby Pony and Trap pub. The proclaimed ‘doggie diner’ will be the first of its kind in Britain – serving up high-end, canine-friendly dishes like Textures of Tripe with Onion Puree, Crispy Pig’s ears with Truffle Tartare Sauce … [Read more...]
Chefs Recipe of the Week by Shaun Rankin
This week's Chefs Recipe of the Week is Rump and Rib of Lamb with Wild Garlic Risotto by Shaun Rankin and courtesy of Great British Chefs This lamb with wild garlic recipe is at its glorious best during spring, when all of the ingredients are seasonal. With a few tweaks, though, it can be enjoyed all year round. Ask your local butchers for both rump and rib of lamb. View … [Read more...]
Slug and Lettuce new menu + spring cocktails
The Ultimate S&L Burger, Spicy Pork Pad Thai and Beef Madras are just three of the new dishes being offered on the latest Slug and Lettuce menu. “The new Slug and Lettuce menu offers something for everyone from brunch options, sharing dishes, sandwiches and wraps to classic main course choices, salads, curries, burger and pasta dishes,” said Nicola Stuart, senior brand … [Read more...]
Trio of melon, mascarpone cheese, basil oil – A nice quick and simple refreshing summer dish
Ingredients Galia melon Honeydew melon Cantaloupe melon Mascarpone cheese Home made basil oil Rocket Micro coriander Method Peel all 3 types of melon, cut in half, de-seed, and slice thinly Blend basil oil in a Thermomix (Basil, olive oil, salt, pepper) Blend together until a deep rich green colour is achieved. Strain through a fine sieve. Arrange … [Read more...]