Chef Heston Blumenthal’s style of culinary showmanship is perfect for Christmas. Heston says, “It gives me the opportunity to combine creativity and theatre in a way that taps into the deep nostalgia everybody feels about the festive season.” Edible baubles and an advent-calendar menu feature on this year’s Fat Duck ten-course Christmas tasting menu, which […]
The Fat Duck’s Marvellously Mysterious Menu at £150 a head
October 3, 2024 by
Encouraging diners to expect the unexpected, three-Michelin-star The Fat Duck will be serving dishes that will be a complete surprise. Parties of four to six diners can enjoy the Marvellously Mysterious Menu, four courses set at £150 per head with guests only being let into the secret once they are seated at the table. The […]
‘Ranger and Rover’ Breaks for Foodies By Train
April 24, 2024 by
Planning holidays and breaks can be tricky, but how do you figure out the duration of the trip? A survey from RSM UK found that it was a subject many prospective holidayers considered, with 10% of people planning to reduce the amount of short stay trips they take, while 8% planned on cutting back on […]
KOKS awarded Faroe Islands’ first star from the Michelin Guide
February 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
KOKS in the Faroe Islands has been awarded a star, by the Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2017 – the first ever to be given to a Faroese restaurant. René Redzepi has made the New Nordic Kitchen known throughout the world, and now KOKS Chef Poul Andrias Ziska represents the next generation. The Faroe Islands, a […]
TRAVEL REVIEW: Insider’s Take on P&O Britannia
March 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
Seriously, I go to a lot of launches. But, wow, this one was the biggie. Alan Greenhalgh reports from the inaugural celebrations of P&O’s largest and newest cruise liner extraordinaire, Britannia. You’ll have seen the coverage over the news, read these pieces here Inside Look and here’s a review of the actual event. We got sneak peek […]
