Brussels restaurant Bon Bon of chef Christophe Hardiquest has launched an app which will allow clients to book tables that become available at the last minute. Customers who download the app on their smartphones (iPhone or Android) will be able to receive notifications when a table is available but will also be able to get advance notice for events that take place at the restaurant. Chef Christophe Hardiquest last year embarked on a mission to discover and modernise old Brussels recipes and invited chefs from around the world for Bon Bon Origins. The project was born out of the desire of the Belgian chef to rediscover traditional Belgian recipes that have stood the test of time but deconstructing them and bringing them to life again in a contemporary way. The App also enables client to reserve a table with one click and also to consult the menu of the restaurant. … [Read more...]
Mauro Colagreco to host Julien Royer for four hands dinner at Mirazur in May
On Wednesday 15th of May 2019, three Michelin starred restaurant Mirazur will open its doors for an unforgettable collaborative dinner. Chef Mauro Colagreco invites Julien Royer, chef and co-owner of two Michelin starred Odette in Singapore, to cook alongside him at Mirazur for one night only. Currently no.3 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants, Mirazur’s Chef Patron Mauro Colagreco uses the finest local ingredients to express his passion for the Cote d’Azur’s culinary landscape. Recently awarded the No 1 slot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019, Odette’s Julien Royer invites us to discover his modern French cuisine, guided by his lifelong respect for seasonality, terroir and artisanal produce. Together these two ground breaking chefs will push the geographic and culinary boundaries for one unforgettable dining experience. Menu will be priced at 260€ per guest with an accompanying wine pairing also available for 160€. Chef Julien Royer is a French chef and the … [Read more...]
Junghyan Park to cook at Tate Dining Room in Hong Kong
On the evenings of 28 and 29 May, Vicky Lau, chef of one-Michelin- starred Relais & Châteaux member Tate Dining Room will host a highly anticipated culinary collaboration with guest chef Junghyun ‘JP’Park of Atomix. This is the first visit of the guest chef Junghyun Park to Hong Kong. Praised by critics as one of New York City’s hottest new restaurants, Atomix is the innovative one-Michelin-starred Korean fine dining concept by husband-and-wife team Junghyun and Ellia Park. Successfully fusing traditions from their native Korean roots with a progressive vision, the couple launched Atomix in the heart of NoMad as a follow-up project to their first-born restaurant, Atoboy. Not even a full year into its opening, Atomix was awarded one Michelin star amid glowing reviews from the nation’s top publications. Among its many accolades include New York Times’ Top 10 New Restaurants 2018, Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America, OAD’s Top 100 North American Restaurants 2019 … [Read more...]
Death of Belgian chef Eric Martin announced
Belgian gastronomy is mourning Eric Martin, chef and owner of Maison Lemonnier who was unexpectedly found dead in his room last Saturday during a holiday abroad. His son, Tristan and the team at Maison Lemmonier said that just like Eric would have wanted, they will remain open and will continue to receive guests as they have done for the past 15 years from Thursday 19th April. The father and son duo had been working together since 2008. Their hotel and restaurant, Maison Lemonnier is found in the idyllic Lavaux-Ste-Anne in the Belgian Ardennes. Eric studied law but had already made his decision that he would cook instead. His son followed in his footsteps and after studying at Paul Bocuse Institute joined him in Maison Lemonnier in spring 2008. Eric's philosophy was always that of taking all the necessary time to prepare food and to eat food. Their restaurant had one of the most impressive wine lists in Belgium. Pierre Resimont, chef of L'Eau Vive and a friend of … [Read more...]
Afton Halloran, the roast beef rebellion and 10 European food trends
At the age of 11, Afton Halloran decided to become vegetarian. A year later, at school, she had to learn to cook during a home economics class. The class started with how to make a proper English tea but as weeks went by things became more sophisticated and the pupils learnt to make cookies, soup etc. One day, they had to learn how to make a proper roast beef dinner. “When I heard this, I went to the teacher and told her that I had no reason to learn this recipe because I had become a vegetarian. At first the teacher looked in shock, then she became angry and asked and just how do you think that you will ever find a husband.” Afton Halloran was speaking at the European Food Summit organised in Ljubljana last month. Dr Halloran has over the past 12 years built up a robust background in the field of sustainable food systems and she is also consultant to the Nordic Council of Ministers working on a project called the Nordic Food Policy Lab. Although she is no longer vegetarian … [Read more...]
Sauce by The Langham to launch soon
Sauce by The Langham is an expert-led cookery school located within The Langham, London that is set to launch in mid-May 2019. It will offer a range of classes that have been enthusiastically designed to put the joy into cooking. Tucked away in the heart of the five star hotel, Sauce’s top of the range kitchen is the place in which trade secrets will be shared and the best ingredients will be available for preparations. Experiences inspired by all of The Langham’s renowned outlets including Palm Court, Artesian, Roux at The Landau, and The Wigmore will be offered, alongside classes led by executive chef, Chris King and Michel Roux Jr who will share and explore the delights of cooking (and eating!). Classes at Sauce will be interactive, inspiring, and, most importantly, fun. The school is a space to create great memories and gain priceless knowledge from leading experts within their field. Whether it’s a desire to master the basics or pick the brains of a favourite chef, Sauce will … [Read more...]
Summa 2019: a family reunion in Northern Italy organised by Alois Lageder
The historic buildings of Hirschprunn and Löwengang set the scene for the Summa. Photo courtesy of Weingut Lageder For over twenty years, Weingut Alois Lageder has been inviting winegrowers from all over the world to an annual collaborative event in Magrè at the Alto Adige Wine Road. While a few dozen kilometres down the A22 at VinItaly in Verona, everything is about business, the Summa is more like a friendly family gathering of winegrowers, individuals who not only care deeply about the authentic expression of their wines, but also about the preservation of natural resources in their vineyards. It is no coincidence that numerous participating estates at this year’s Summa are certified organic or biodynamic – and the organiser himself, Alois Lageder, is the president of Demeter Italy. In total, there are 111 wine producers from ten countries (Italy, Germany, Austria, France, China, Hungary, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Portugal & New Zealand), who will be presenting … [Read more...]
Odette in Singapore takes top spot in Asia’s 50 Best restaurants 2019 awards
Odette in Singapore has taken top honours at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 awards ceremony, succeeding four-time winner Gaggan in the No.1 spot. Chef Julien Royer’s Odette claims the coveted titles of the best restaurant in Asia and the best restaurant in Singapore. Housed in the iconic National Gallery Singapore, Odette serves Asian-inspired modern French cuisine, each dish presented with impeccable style and characteristic perfection. Taking its name from Royer’s maternal grandmother, Odette earned Asia’s Highest New Entry Award in 2017 before debuting on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list last year at No.28. The 2019 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants was announced at an awards ceremony at Wynn Palace, Macao. The 2019 list reflects the diversity and vitality of the ever-evolving Asian gastronomic scene, featuring 10 new restaurants, including a first-time entry from Malaysia (Dewakan, No.46) and a new restaurant in the Philippines (Toyo Eatery, No.43), a country … [Read more...]
Henry Harris reunites with Dennis Gustafsson for one-off supperclub at Bouchon
On Sunday 7th April, chef Henry Harris will be taking to the kitchen at Bouchon, Malmö in Sweden, joining owner and executive chef Dennis Gustafsson, for one night only. The dinner is particularly significant, as the pair have a longstanding relationship, with Dennis having worked under Henry at his critically acclaimed restaurant, Racine in Knightsbridge between 2002 and 2015. The friendship Dennis and Henry formed, is a testament to the importance that Henry places on mentorship and young talent. Bouchon shares many similarities to Racine in its approach to offering a bourgeois style of cooking. Dennis embraces the philosophy and tradition of Lyon in his cooking, championing local ingredients combined with French delicacies, whilst also allowing his instinctive knowledge of the shifting seasons to inform the daily changing menu. The exclusive menu will pay tribute to Racine and to the dishes the pair were cooking together nearly a decade ago. Highlights will include … [Read more...]
Fourth edition of Foodfest to be held in Cadzand in June
The fourth edition of FoodFest, the event organised by Cadzand, the Netherlands by Sergio Herman, Syrco Bakker and Iman Soomers will be held on 2 and 3 June. The event which used to held at the former Strandkerk in Cadzand will move to the platform Maritiem Plaza next to restaurant AIRrepublic with a breathtaking view of the North Sea and the Royal Yacht Club of Cadzand-Bad. This year's festival will take place over two days unlike previous events that took place just on a Monday. For this year's edition the organisers are teaming up with the founders and creators of WECANDANCE, elrow Town Antwerp & Fire Is Gold: Wim Van der Borght & Bart Roman, CEO’s of Atmosphere Architects. WECANDANCE (Electronic beach festival in Zeebrugge) will provide the music line-up at FoodFest. A number of international chefs are expected to take part in the Foodfest though these have not yet been announced. They will also feature in lunches and dinners at … [Read more...]