‘You have to mash the bananas by hand, squeeze them through your fingers. you can’t use a blender.’ Mark Read Head Chef at Mango Tree and at Awana is telling me how to make Thai Banana cake accompanied by hand gestures reminiscent of someone milking a particularly recalcitrant cow, ‘you want the lumps,’ he says. ‘Like Guacamole?’ I suggest. ‘Exactly!’
Wah hey for Wahaca
What kind of sadist puts bits of super-hot chili in with the peanuts? A Mexican one maybe, one laughing his sombrero off as he watches greedy food writers stuff handfuls of nuts into their mouths one minute then go a funny colour the next.
The ICA pairs cocktails and film for its latest season
To celebrate the ‘Films We Love’ season, which is running throughout July and August at the ICA on The Mall, their talented head mixologist, Danny Choy, has developed a list of delicious, contemporary cocktails designed to complement the cinematic gems perfectly. Enjoy these special cocktails at the edgy, cool ICA bar only on offer throughout the ‘Films We Love’ season, which started on 10th July and runs until 31st August.
The Light Bar at St Martins Lane, launches Salsa dance nights during August
Perfectly timed for the summer, during the month of August, the award winning Light Bar of St Martins Lane has collaborated with the London Salsa dance school- Salsatecca, to host salsa dance classes. The first scheduled Salsa nights on 11th and 18th August will take place in the spacious marble event studios of the hotel, offering an hour packed full of fun salsa moves and great exercise.
The Real Flavour of Tuscany – Lori De Mori and Jason Lowe
Ok we know Tuscany has been done to death – too many baying Brits in Range Rovers waving copies of The Guardian at each other at cafes – but let’s not lose sight of the food. In this marvelous book Jason Lowe has focused his superb camerawork at twenty five honest, genuine culinary artisans and Lori Di Mori tells their stories.
Harry Morgan celebrates new refurbishment and menu with 50% off limited offer
Harry Morgan, the most famous New York Style Deli Restaurant in London celebrates its new menu and refurbishment with a 50% off discount offer*. The offer runs at the St John’s Wood High Street restaurant from Monday 20th to Sunday 26th July. Diners can enjoy the new interiors and expanded menu, then following their meal, watch as their bill is halved.
Cook like a Heston and innovate to win
These great recipes by Heston Blumenthal will inspire you in the kitchen. And if you’re quick you can innovate to win with sponsors the Finish Diamond Standard Innovation Challenge
Pink Lady Apple, quince and macadamia nut crumble by Shaun Rankin
Pink Lady Apple, quince and macadamia nut crumble by Shaun Rankin
Spiced Pink Lady Tarte Tatin by Rowley Leigh
The chef patron of Le Cafe Anglais, creates a juicy tart from a Pink Lady
Masala Zone opens. No goody bag for writer
There is another Masala Zone in town. The owners of Amaya, Chutney Mary, Veeraswamy and five other MZs have done their number six in Bayswater. Aptly, they have dropped this recession-proof concept on the site of a former bank – recession-proof because the chain remains great value at under a tenner for a thali..