Two new culinary projects have launched at Zucca – a monthly Chef’s Table and a  calendar of ongoing regional Italian nights

Although St George’s own heritage may lie beyond our own fair isle, it’s only fair that we celebrate the fine fellow’s contribution to good old England with some good old English fare. And Kensington’s Park Terrace Restaurant is holding a fayre to do just that. Let’s hope the weather’s set fair. Okay, I’ll stop now.

Inspired by the’Streets of Mozzarella’ festival in Italy, Mayfair restaurant Sartoria will devote the entire month of May to celebrating one of Italy’s most popular exports. Highlights will include treccia, a giant two kilogram plaited mozzarella to share, as well as a special mozzarella masterclass on May 4th

Looking for some cultural inspiration this May Bank Holiday weekend? Well perhaps Campo Viejo has the answer. The brand is bringing the vibrancy, life and colours of Spain to London’s Southbank Centre with its’Streets of Spain’ festival – a four day celebration of modern Spanish food, wine, art and culture. 

This year has been a right washout. Grey, drab, dreary. So I’ve been looking to other cultures to brighten the bleakness. Persian Nowruz, Indian Holi… Next on my agenda, Thai Songkran.

This pop-up pedals exotic street snackerels and cocktails to Alchemy festival-goers, providing shelter from the elements and tasty ways to warm up whether you’re hungry or hitting the hard stuff.

I’ve got me a Masterkit and I’m damn well going to master the art of this raw chocolate-making malarkey. I’m suffering from an addiction to purchasing astronomically-priced hunks of the righteous brown stuff. My bank balance is ailing, but I’m not willing to go cold turkey. So I’ll just make my own.

You’re never too old for an Easter egg. Or too much of a cocoa connoisseur, or too skint to indulge. In a purely altruistic act, we got cracking into shells of all sorts to bring you this bumper delivery from the Easter bunny.

Whether you’re serving up a special meal for the family or entertaining friends this Easter, here are some of Asda expert Philippa Carr’s top picks for the long weekend.

Easter doesn’t have to go pear-shaped if all things egg-shaped don’t float your boat. Cake, candy, and cross-topped buns are in this bunny’s basket. He’s even made a trip to the (chocolate) fishmongers’…