Landmark restaurant Simpson’s in the Strand is one of London’s best-loved culinary institutions and this October, newly appointed Master Cook Adrian Martin has delved into its history books to create the latest ‘Bill of Fare’. Under Adrian’s culinary guardianship, the restaurant’s next chapter will reflect upon the steadfast dishes of its 190-year history, exploring how our … [Read more...]
Opening soon, a sanctuary of good food, world-class drinks and even better company
The Corn Stores in Reading will open this December, the third and soon to be flagship site from Rarebreed Dining. Rarebreed Dining own and operate The Plough Inn in nearby Cobham and The Shurlock Inn also in Reading. The Victorian listed building has been sympathetically restored by the group and will boast a large ground-floor bar, a steak restaurant on the second floor … [Read more...]
Samosa sisterhood: Ravinder Bhogal and friends celebrate Jikoni’s 2nd birthday
On 28th October Ravinder Bhogal, Chef Patron of Jikoni will celebrate Jikoni’s second birthday with a special charity event - The Samosa Sisterhood. She will be joined in the kitchen by leading female chefs Anna Hansen (The Modern Pantry), Lily Jones (Lily Vanilli), and Sabrina Ghayour (author of Persiana, Sirocco and Feasts) who will each make a special samosa for the … [Read more...]
Omar Allibhoy opens Tapas Revolution, Windsor
Spanish TV chef, Omar Allibhoy is a man on a mission to bring authentic tapas to the UK and Windsor is his latest target. Dubbed the ‘Antonio Banderas of cooking’ by Gordon Ramsay, Omar will be bringing a taste of Spain to royal Windsor with his seventh tapas bar and first standalone site, opening on Thames Street, on Tuesday 16th October. The new home for Omar’s all day, … [Read more...]
Chef Masterclasses from Cyrus Todiwala OBE and Franck Pontais
Enjoy rare master classes within a relaxed, intimate teaching environment, where chefs at the top of their game share their secrets. These monthly half-day sessions followed by a 2-course lunch take place at Café Spice Namaste’s Pradhan Room where Poggenpohl have installed the ultimate, state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen. Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, 29th October 2018, 1 … [Read more...]