Indulge in Europe
MAST chocolate: seeing London through art and creative chocolates
Mast Brothers, originally established in Brooklyn, need to brace the brand's reputation after the PR-faulted scandal of their misinformed bean-to-bar "craftsmanship" broke recently in the US. Rick and Michael Mast might ...
Frenchie: the coiffeur of the new French bistro in Covent Garden
Embracing the outside world is the new Parisian attitude. At least in culinary terms. This means being influenced by global cuisines of the chef’s travels while using local, superb ingredients. Not ...
London Chocolate Show: where fashion meets indulgence
Smudging deliciously brown the sweet teeth of chocolate lovers, the London Chocolate Show, tempts through chocolates made in Britain, but also from Denmark, Italy, Spain, and as far East as ...
Sansho: Czech meat feast with an Asian twist in Prague
Paul Day is not only a chef but also a butcher so you can be assured that you are getting the best meat available on your plate ...
Château Margilliere: slow wine in Provence honouring the world's oldest highway
Château Margilliere is a 17th century stone farm in the green countryside of Provence. The ancient times recalling stones rest stubornly all over the property as a distinctive feature of ...
Toyo: refined Japanese gastronomy meets rare ingredients in Paris
A simple, yet fine entrance to Toyo in Paris announces the humble Japanese attitude that permeats the entire dining experience at the restaurant. Welcomed by a clean, sombre painting of ...
Alain Ducasse at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
The opening plate at Alain Ducasse at Hôtel de Paris spritzes the contemporary Riviera scent to the gastronomic spectacle you are about to experience. On hot stones sizzle five simple ...
Hélène Darroze: Michelin mademoiselle cooking with emotions
Hélène Darroze is among the rare breed of female Michelin star chefs. At her Connaught hotel restaurant, she established her reputation firmly in London ...
Thriving London chocolate producers and shops with focus on craftsmanship
Britain's infatuation with chocolate is swirling into a delectable contagion now infecting millions of local and visiting passionate cocoa lovers. Finding the best London chocolate shops was a 'sugarific' detective work ...