This is a rich almond cake from the Convent of Vidigueira, in Alentejo. to which I have introduced two things that make the cake stand out and taste even nicer: some sheets of filo pastry on top which add extra texture and a honey-orange blossom syrup which give extra scent and moistness.
Clos Maggiore – a restaurant in London’s Covent Garden
You’re not going to have a mind-bending gastronomic experience here, the food is not the star you are. Or rather you and your date. And there’s nothing wrong with that, too many restaurants ask you to bow down to their altar of food and say ‘I do’ to chef’s ego. Clos Maggiore is more concerned in marrying good food and a memorable experience for couples who want a special occasion
Jean-Georges Vongerichten returns to London with Spice Market, Leicester Square
Internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, holder of three Michelin stars at his restaurant Jean Georges, Central Park West, Manhattan, is set to open his latest venture in London. Spice Market will open at the new W London – Leicester Square hotel, Wardour Street, in February.
Sauterelle restaurant in London has Valentine’s Day menu
Smart service, smashing view, well-priced food and somewhere a bit different to go on the big night, Sauterelle actually gets my unbiased vote. On an evening where rip offs lurk around every corner and shabby service and bad food are shovelled out to a cornered and quiescent clientele, Sauterelle does the business and ‘laydeez’ get roses, chocolates and goody bags too. You gotta love that.
Help Haiti. Eat chocolate
Salve your social conscience by savouring some Thorntons Chocolate. Every bar of their new Limited Edition Chocolate Block made from Haiti cocoa beans bought means 91p heading towards Haiti and the Save the Children educational programme there.
We round-up the best in Valentines Day eating, presents and weekend breaks.
If like us you’re already dreading the big V-Day, you’ll be pleased to hear that we’ve taken the donkeywork out of planning your one chance to shine romantically.
UK’s First Maitre d’Amour Puts Love On The Menu
One of London’s top romantic restaurants introduces its very own cupid for Valentine’s Day 2011 Calling love-sick fools and hopeless romantics everywhere: Covent Garden French restaurant Clos Maggiore is capturing the spirit of Valentine’s Day 2011 like never before.
Haggis and whisky tasting at Boisdale
Ahead of Burn’s night on the 25th of January, Qin Xie was invited to a lunch time blind tasting of haggis and malt whisky at Boisdale of Belgravia.
Namaaste Kitchen opens in Camden
The team behind Salaam Namaste Bloomsbury has recently opened a new venture in Camden called Namaaste Kitchen.
Chutneys without sugar. We try a taster
The Chilli Chutney Man and Perfect Sweet (a natural sugar alternative) have come up with a range of chutneys which aim to ease the guilt, all year round. It was time to road test a mango chutney and a marinade from the range.’Bolivian Rainbow Chilli’.