Sourcing food locally is fast becoming a mantra for those who care about where what’s on their plate comes from. Yet venture into any supermarket and it’s piled high with produce from all over the world. Fruit, in particular, has often journeyed thousands of miles before it gets to the checkout, much of it grown in South Africa’s Western Cape. Scandalous, you may think, but an environmental audit throws up some surprising results. Rupert Parker sets off to investigate
Royal happenings to celebrate the Royal Wedding
Whether you think the Royal Wedding is an over-hyped media circus or the most exciting event to have happened for decades, or perhaps you’re simply nonchalant about the whole thing, there’s no denying that it’s a great excuse to party. we check out some of the Royal happenings.
A Michelin-Starred lunch for £22
Club Gascon, renowned for its innovative South West France cuisine, has introduced a new Chef’s Special of two lunch courses for £22. The menu has been designed to showcase the Club’s cuisine and offer an alternative for busy workers who have less than an hour to eat.
David Berry Green on the wines of Nebbiolo
Douglas Blyde talks nebbiolo with David Berry Green, eighth generation family member and buyer of wines for eponymous wine and spirits merchant, Berry Brothers and Rudd – the oldest in the UK.
Loveradish.co.uk gives Foodepedia some recipes for tasty spring time radish salads
We like radishes as much as the next person. Not quite as much as some though, loveradish.co.uk shows Foodepedia why they’re more then just a bite on the side.
Islington’s finest french restaurant Morgan M introduces new Spring menu
Islington’s Morgan M celebrates with a menu full of the joys of spring. From new season asparagus to rhubarb that won’t leave you feeling a seasonal fool.
Tamarind spring menu
Alfred Prasad continues to deliver the goodies at his subterranean Indian Mayfair restaurant. Until the end of April, diners can have three courses for £19.50 or £29.50 with wine £29.50
Wahaca- Soho
You have to watch what you say about Mexico and Mexicans, as Jeremy Clarkson found out. So lest the big guns of the PC police become brought to bear on me let’s be perfectly clear about one thing – my reluctance to eat Mexican food has nothing to do with any dislike of the country or its inhabitants, but stems from historical bad experiences of the stuff.
Michael Caines at ABode, Glasgow
Lo, good people of Glasgow, please take a bow. All my preconceptions about you and your city have been Glasgow-kissed goodbye. From your stylish train station replete with Champagne Bar, to your Palladian architecture, your friendliness and your food, I concede I was wrong to think less than kind thoughts.
Donald Russell Meat Pies
After first taste trialling Charlie Bigham’s pies it was a quick wipe of the mouth, a loosening of the belt and then eyes down for Donald Russell’s new range.