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.
Galante- Argentine bar none
South Ken’s swanky Galante might be a new kid on the block, but it’s got its heart firmly set in the past. Inspired by Santiago Policastro and opened last year, this dark, cosy bar serves classic Argentine cocktails with a few recent additions added some welcome new twists to keep the punters’ interest piqued
Mozzarella Month at Sartoria
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
Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall
Although it carries his name, “Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall†is not actually one of Jamie’s restaurants. So what is it, who’s the chef and, most importantly, is the food any good?
A Scientific Supper
Experimental cuisine’s all the rage but is there any substance to it or is it just smoke and mirrors? Catherine Jones finds out courtesy of Colgate
Chang beer gets British drinkers celebrating Songkran – the Thai New Year
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.
Book review: The Green Kitchen – David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl
In the wake of’Horsegate’ it’s inevitable many people will have a dalliance with vegetarianism, however short-lived. But, as the authors prove, it’s really just more about mindful eating than mealy-mouthed moralising. This pair have got it licked.
Caldesi’s Lemon Chicken and Tiramisu recipes
We’ve delved into Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi’s great new book The Amalfi Coast to bring you two super summery recipes.
Sushinho, City
The original Sushinho was really more a bar with food than a restaurant, and so dark I had to view the menu by the light of my mobile phone. In this Sushinho the bar is thankfully downstairs, allowing the restaurant to be just that.
Roti Chai Chaat Shack & Bar at the Southbank Centre’s Alchemy festival
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.