FARLAM HALL – Another Jewel for Cumbria

What is it ?  –  A very laid back 500 year old country house hotel a short drive from the Border city of Carlisle. The Michelin starred Restaurant `Cedar tree` is the hotel Restaurant. What`s Cooking ?  –  Classical modernised French with Indian influences , stunning cooking techniques using Cumbrian sourced produce where possible and meticulous attention…

AULIS Phuket – Worth a 6,000 mile journey ?

What is it ?  –  A 15 seat Chefs table experience at the stunning ultra luxury Iniala Beach house Hotel ,  Chef Simon Rogan`s first Restaurant in Thailand. What`s Cooking ?  –  A showcase of Native Thai / Asian ingredients carefully selected from specialist farmers and growers. Who`s Cooking ?  –  3 Michelin starred Chef Simon Rogan…

ALEX DILLING at CAFE ROYAL , LONDON

What is it ? – Chef Alex Dillings first solo Restaurant offering a modern approach to French Gastronomy. Where is it ? – The Restaurant sits inside the Hotel Café Royal overlooking Regents street ,right in the heart of London. Bottom right of the photo below. What`s Cooking ? – The finest ingredients on the…

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…

Pied a Terre – London UK

What is it ?  – One of London`s most established and longest running Michelin starred Restaurants which has now held a Michelin star for over 30 consecutive years. What`s Cooking ?  – Modern French cuisine with Greek influences. Who`s Cooking ?  Athens born Asimakis Chaniotis – A young (32) , happy ,very guest friendly and extremely talented…

Mizu – Pan Asian food in the Lakes.

What is it ?-  A stunning £10 million Asian Restaurant and Spa extension to the existing Lodore falls hotel. Where is it ? – Borrowdale valley , near Keswick , right in the heart of the English Lake district. Head Chef – Kasun Jayasooriya from Sri Lanka spent 10 years working in Tokyo. He hopes…

Temple Sowerby house

Cumbria , once again turning out these little delights for the destination food traveller. Thanks to social media and our very own Taste Cumbria foodie magazine i`ve managed to add yet another wonderful restaurant to my list “Temple Sowerby House” . One hour drive from home and 10 minutes off the M6 motorway and i`m…