Chefs who once may have upped-sticks south to London or north to Edinburgh are either returning or staying put. As it turns out, the economics and the audiences are far more appealing on home turf than in those mature restaurant markets where rents and competition have gone through the roof. Talented chefs with big aspirations…
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A delicious alternative to the traditional British pancake from Gordon Ramsay
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Paint the town red on Chinese New Year by celebrating this jubilant occasion dining in one of the finest Chinese restaurants in the UK. This year, the lunar calendar event occurs on February 16th, marking the start of The Year of the Dog. As the most important of holidays in China it is always a…
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For this week’s recipe, we collaborate with William Edwards, makers of the finest bone chinaware collection, and celebrity cake maker, Mich Turner MBE, Founder of the Little Venice Cake Company on their new collection inspired by Mich’s 1950’s Chic cake. With clean lines and stylish design, the ‘Mich Turner Collection’ and this delicious recipe are…
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Cue the hand-tied rose bouquets, pop the Rosé Champagne and light the scented candles – Valentine’s is upon us. They say the way to the heart is through the stomach so express your love with some delicious gourmet ideas. But this blog comes with a warning – you may want to get prepared early to…
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This week we bring you a recipe from The Unruly Pig, a 16th Century Suffolk inn named as the ‘Best Pub in Suffolk’ and receiving rave reviews since opening. Head Chef Dave Wall, who has a classical training having worked at the likes of Bibendum and Gordon Ramsay (Claridges and The Boxwood Cafe) as well…
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The latest AA Rosette awards were announced on 22 January 2018, updating the rating awarded to fine restaurants and one of the trusted standards used by the Luxury Restaurant Guide. About: The AA has been awarding rosettes to restaurants since 1956 (but classifying hotel accommodation with ‘star’ ratings since 1912), with the top award…
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This week’s recipe comes from the glorious Daylesford Organic Farm in Gloucestershire, possibly the most well-known farm shop in the UK. A salmon curry with yoghurt and spiced cauliflower rice which is focused on nourishing mind and body for well-being in the Winter. The Daylesford brand was founded by Carole Bamford to uphold her passion for…
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Wherever you dine out you should, of course, enjoy it. But would your enjoyment be piqued if the restaurant could guarantee the following: Be a place you can forge professional relationships; have automatic kin-ship with fellow clientele; enjoy a home-away-from-home; perhaps a place to quietly work on your laptop at the same time as spending…
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This week try your hand at a dish which is currently gracing the menu in one of London’s most iconic restaurants, The Savoy Grill. Provided by Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, this dish of Lobster and Cornish Crab Bisque with Brandy Butter is sure to impress. Alternatively, you are invited to dine at The Savoy Grill as…
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Creature comforts in food terms don’t come more plentiful than in The Cotswolds. England’s second largest protected landscape (The Lake District is the first), covers 2,038 sq km from south of Stratford-upon-Avon to just north of Bath, and is awash with gastropubs, fine dining restaurants in glorious country houses, and deli-bistros offering the finest local…
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Colin McGurran, Head Chef and Owner of Winteringham Fields in North Lincolnshire, shares the secrets of one of his favourite recipes: Pork and salmon ravioli with pea velouté, to try at home. “To me this dish sings harmony in its flavours: freshly juiced peas accompanied with smoked salmon and the richness from the pork…
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Take a sneak preview into the restaurants set to raise headlines in 2018. London and Manchester are always epicentres of new activity, but likewise residents of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Sussex, Shrewsbury and Cumbria have much to look forward to for fine dining choices: 1st Quarter Openings ROGANIC: 5-7 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 3DB The…
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A firm favourite dish from Tom’s Kitchen restaurant group’s breakfast menu to try at home.
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2017 has seen some bright new restaurant openings as UK demographics and consumer trends continue an upward rise for dining out well, more often. These openings come despite a challenging year for most restaurants as competition from chains hots-up and cost pressures increase. Labour wages, which are significant in this trade, have escalated with the National…
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From the first time Sriram Aylur stepped into his father’s kitchen, it was the beginning of a long quest for passion and knowledge of food. Sriram gave up his Law studies for his first love and in 1984 he joined the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition in India. In 1999 Sriram earned the…
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For globetrotting gourmets, terrified travellers, curious cuisiners and eco-eaters – let your palette circumnavigate the world in eighty dines, but without the Airmiles or travel bans. The Luxury Restaurant Guide uncovers the unique flavours making up the best of the UK’s rich multi-culinary identity so you can discover your inner Phileas Fogg: * Orange denotes:…
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This week’s recipe is provided by Michelin-starred chef William Drabble from St. James’s Hotel & Club, London. William has created his own inimitable style of menu, influenced by classic French cuisine, using the best British ingredients and taking inspiration from the seasons. Of course, like any great chef, William has his signature dishes, poached native…
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Q: What makes a great gift? A: Something special that’s life-affirming, creates memories, gives pleasure, and shows you care. Luxury dining gift presents are a perfect experience to purchase for all adults – mums, dads, sons, daughters, grandparents, friends and work colleagues. Whether its a lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, gourmet stay, cookery class, kitchen gardening…
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We ask 12 leading restaurateurs, chefs and mixologists to suggest a recipe dish each for the ultimate Christmas menu. Our team of experts present a collection of traditional British favourites, from superbly simple to expertly detailed recipes, to inspire a very tasty Christmas at home, or enjoy at their restaurants. We have collaborated with the…
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