Poulet en Vessie – Ritz style

Where can I experience this ? – The World famous London Ritz hotel. Who will be Cooking ? – Executive Chef John Williams oversees the team – Premier Sous Chef Spencer Metzger , Deepak Mallya and Pastry Chef Lewis Wilson. What should I expect ? – Classical and traditional cuisine prepared and served at the…

The Old Stamp House – Worlds Best Restaurant 2021/22

What is it ? – According to TripAdvisor its the best Restaurant in the “WORLD” for the last 2 years running….Cant argue with that. Where is it ? – Town centre , Ambleside. Right in the heart of the Lake district National park (A World Heritage site) Whats Cooking ? – Fresh , Prime quality…

ROYAL OSHA – BANGKOK

What is it ? – Royal Osha , a sophisticated Thai fine dining restaurant on Wireless road in Bangkok. What`s Cooking ? – Stylish,Theatrical and Extravagant classical Royal Thai cuisine. Who`s cooking ? – Chef Vichit Mukura , one of Thailands most celebrated Masterchefs specialising in maintaining the traditional concepts of Royal Thai cuisine. What…

MIA, Bangkok – Good times ahead.

What is it ?  –  A Modern European Restaurant situated in the heart of Bangkok city. What`s Cooking ?  – Quirky, fun , fresh and quite complex dishes with an Asian influence. Who`s Cooking ?  Chef “Top” Russell (Bangkok young Chef of the year / Topchef Thailand season 2)and his partner in Crime Michelle Goh. Both have a…

The Greenhouse , London

PLEASE NOTE THAT VERY SADLY THE GREENHOUSE HAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED – HAPPY MEMORIES OF SOME AMAZING FOOD AND CHEF. What is it ? – A well established 2 Michelin starred Restaurant in the Mayfair area of London. Currently a favourite destination for Chefs on their day off. What`s Cooking ? – Haute cuisine / fine…

The Ryebeck , Windermere.

What is it ? – A traditional English country house hotel / Restaurant. Where is it ? – Just outside Bowness on Windermere , a very busy tourist town right in the heart of the Lake district. Who`s Cooking ? – Nick Edgar spent 15 years working for Raymond Blanc at 2 Michelin starred Le…

The Ritz , London – High end delights.

We`re in London , it`s Sunday lunchtime and as always there`s only the one choice for us…. The Ritz. As always , it`s the 12.30 arrival ,the usual window table and the first diners to be seated in the dining room. Our first course arrived at 1pm and our Petits fours arrived at 5.30 pm….

Summer at the Samling , Windermere.

    We went to the Samling to celebrate our Wedding anniversary with a quick 4 course set Sunday lunch menu. Don’t ask me how we ended up on Tasting menus with Wine pairing , a  4 hour lunch and a tour of the Wine cellar. All in all it was a fantastic afternoon amongst…

Askham Hall , Lowther Estates.

It`s taken me far too long to get myself over to Askham hall and after staying there for a night I really can`t wait to return again. For those wanting a hidden escape in a romantic little Cumbrian village then this is definitely the place to head to. The 13th century hotel (formerly the family home…

Gilpin Hotel – One word `Perfection`

  Cumbria is firmly rooted in history as an important part of the World Spice trade. Gingerbread, Whitehaven Rum and spicy Cumberland Sausage all have intriguing connections stretching back to the 1600s. Gilpin Hotel  (built as a family home in 1901) offers its diners unusual menus from two very different restaurants using the very best…