Hélène Darroze has become a big draw at The Connaught. Ever since the restaurant opened in 2008 it has gone from strength to strength, being awarded its first Michelin star in 2009, second in 2011, which it has retained since. At The Connaught, each day begins with the arrival of carefully selected ingredients. Hélène’s network…
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This classic Easter recipe is a firm Daylesford and Luxury Restaurant Guide favourite. They are lots of fun to make, especially for children who can help to shape the buns and pipe the distinctive white crosses. Remember to leave enough time to prove the dough which is essential for a light, fluffy bun. They are…
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This classic shortbread recipe is simple to follow and brilliant for children to get involved rolling, shaping, cutting and dipping. Daylesford, the healthy food and award-winning food shops, have some seasonal egg and bunny shaped biscuits, but you can use any cookie cutter or let your children make shapes of their own. For the Shortbread…
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“Yummy, Mummy” should be softly uttered, and without scorn from the next table that you dared eat out with your little pumpkin at a restaurant that didn’t serve fast food. The European’s seem to have it right – well-mannered kiddies versed on dining etiquette. Perhaps we need a bit more cultural appropriation, deployed distraction techniques,…
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Tom Aikens shows you how to create this classic dish to ease you into the perfect weekend start. Truffled Eggs Benedict – Serves 4 Ingredients White wine vinegar 8 eggs 4 English muffins Unsalted butter 6 slices of parma ham Truffled Hollandaise Sauce 120 ml white wine vinegar 2 round shallots, finely sliced 12 black…
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Shaun Rankin’s Ormer restaurant in Mayfair has been inspiring diners since opening back in 2016. Since then its gained multiple accolades, including being voted one of the top five restaurants in London by the Harden’s Restaurant Guide 2018. Manetta’s Bar, part of Ormer, is the perfect backdrop for a pre-dinner drinks, a catch-up with friends,…
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The Luxury Restaurant Guide goes on the hunt for eggstra- special edible Easter ideas available at the very best destinations around the country. Club benefits not applicable on Easter Sunday unless where noted. Chewton Glen, Christchurch Rd, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6QS Stuck with what to do with the children or teenagers during school holidays?…
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A vegetarian ravioli starter recipe using Kohlrabi as a pasta alternative. A great, light starter dish.
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Enjoy this delicious meaty white fish dish, but make sure you source your ingredients from reputable fishmongers who use sustainable stocks. For this reason our recipe comes all the way from the stunning location of Rufflets in St Andrews where they have the rich larder of the Kingdom of Fife on hand. Head Chef…
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“Let’s do a business lunch” doesn’t have to induce hysteria of showing yourself up with sloppy table manners. Instead it’s a chance to exude quiet authority, impress and inspire confidence. Thus big businesses and savvy promotion hunters are not leaving it to chance that they have all the necessary honed social graces. Watching your P’s…
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Looking for something different to the traditional pizza for dinner? Look no further than this delicious twist on the classic hot from the kitchens of London’s Devonshire Club and Executive Chef Adam Gray.
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28 February 2019 It’s a welcome return today to the Belmond Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea, after almost a five year absence for a complete refurbishment. Its multi-million pound restoration starts an exciting new chapter in the fashionable hotel’s 132 year history, as it joins the Belmond group and its portfolio of iconic hotels and travel…
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The Galvin brothers (aka Michelin-starred Chris and Jeff Galvin) offer up this recipe in time honoured fashion for Shrove Tuesday. This classic French recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the day and to make the occasion a gourmet one. Crêpe Mix 55g unsalted butter 2 free-range eggs 25g caster sugar 100g plain flour a…
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Small restaurants can be big business: Busy, booming and atmospheric, but it takes great skill to get them just right. The Luxury Restaurant Guide finds the dinky diners and the mighty Michelin-starred small restaurants that have achieved just that: The Wellington Arms, Baughurst, Hampshire, RG26 5LP Seats 28: A true find of a gastro-pub. A remotely located…
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A light recipe of Gin cured trout using Dorset’s Viper Gin from Chef Matt Street of The Eastbury.
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We meet the leading photographers revolutionising how we view food Photography will be an important documentary account for fashion collections this weekend at London Fashion Week (15th to 19th February), just so is food on film becoming a serious business for chefs. Our love affair with food is now seeing collaborations between fashion, film, portrait…
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In the words of Michael Caines MBE After Love, there is only Cuisine What better inspiration for Valentine’s Day, the food of love… Mussels! This is a great way to serve Monkfish; it’s a meaty fish that is able to take the curry spices. The roasted monkfish is served with mussels cooked in white wine…
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With Valentines Day fast approaching, get your loved ones all gooey over this sweet treat from Gordon Ramsay. Skill level 2 (1 simple to 5 being complex and challenging) SERVES 4 (easily doubled) INGREDIENTS 150g butter, plus extra for greasing 150g dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa solids), roughly chopped or broken into small chunks 90g plain flour…
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Be seduced by the perfect location for a romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s. Limited availability exists (at time of publication) in all destinations shown, so book quickly to avoid a lovelorn Valentine’s. Please note, Luxury Restaurant Club privileges are not valid on Valentine’s Day, unless noted below. The Belvedere, Holland Park, Abbotsbury Road, London…
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The festivities have already started for Chinese New Year 2019 Celebrate The Year of The Pig – a symbol of fortune and luck, at one of the ten finest Chinese restaurants in the UK. See the calendar of celebrations and recommended destinations below: January 28th to Monday 4th February Little Year Memorial and prayers Monday…
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