This week my stress levels have kicked in to an all time high and not only am I craving comfort food, but also need the kind of dish that can be made in a large batch and eaten for a few days. Who on earth has time to cook every night when your workload is beyond hectic?
It’s his little place – we talk to Santino Busciglio, chef patron at Mennula
The restaurant is little by some standards but he loves it.”I always wanted a place like this. I’ve been offered a few places in the past, some were interesting business propositions, but I always felt it was important to only go with the right person and in the right location and at the end of the day this is a chef’s dream, a 40-50 cover restaurant, W1 location in London? It doesn’t get much better,” says Santino Busciglio.
Tapas Master Classes at Brindisi
London Tapas restaurants Brindisa launch a programme of unique Spanish Supper Clubs and Master-classes for food lovers.Brindisa Supper Clubs offer customers a one-off dining experience and the opportunity to learn about great Spanish produce. A special menu will be prepared by Chef Partner Jose Pizarro and his team and served with wines to match.
Meals in Heels – Jennifer Joyce
Aiming itself quite deftly at the ‘ladies who lunch’ demographic – or, quite possibly, anyone who can’t be arsed with faffing about – the premise here is that all the dishes can be made ahead of time. Then, when the moment comes, it’s simply a case of pimp my [salted caramel sauce] profiteroles, slip on the heels, and away we go.
Cooking with Kumud Gandhi at the Saffron House
That I can do a mean keema myself made Kumud Gandhi’s Indian spice trail course all the more inviting. The trail began at Paddington, a train through winter snow to the former high-flying banker’s large Hertfordshire home.
Flying chef landing on Valentine’s Day
Enjoy a truly romantic 3 course dinner for two, at home this Valentine’s day, with the ‘À la carte Gift Box’from London’s Flying Chef. Couples can indulge in their ideal romantic setting with scented candles, flowers and Barry White on in the background whilst sipping Champagne as the feast is delivered directly to their doorstep.
We heart GAILS valentine cakes
At the risk of sounding sexist, there’s nothing the girls at Foodepedia like to see come through the door more than cakes. Well maybe George Clooney or chocolate, but definitely something sweet. So GAIL’s Bakery get this week’s big cheer for sending round a box of their valentine specials
‘And it was all yellow’ – Profile Soho opens
‘And it was all yellow’- Profile Soho is a retro bar • diner • café the colour of a Colman’s Mustard pot – yellow against black gloss. This slice of New York nostalgia fuses American charm with modern design for an all-day dining experience. Positioned on Wardour Street and with a new menu for 2010, this 95-cover restaurant serves stateside classics. From all-day breakfasts to dishes such as meatloaf, mac ‘n’ cheese and Mexican chilli dogs.
British Yorkshire Pudding Day on 7th February 2010
The Restaurant at St Paul’s is serving a specially crafted menu, courtesy of head chef Candice Webber, devotees of this treasured delight, dating back from the 18th Century, may choose a Yorkshire Pudding creation across all three courses of their Sunday lunch. If you thought Yorkshire Pudding could only be served with beef and gravy, think again…
Tasty chef takeover at Pizza Express
If you were looking for London’s food writers on Monday night, you’d have found most of them in Pizza Express in Greek Street, Soho. They weren’t there because they all suddenly got the munchies for an American Hot, they were there because Francesco Mazzei was.