Parma is an elegant city and a must for any foodie traveller who happens to be in this area of Italy. It is maybe best known for Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese but it should not be discarded as a destination in its own right. Sometimes, the city is overlooked because visitors prefer to head to the neighbouring towns of Bologna, Mantova or Modena. But you … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Weekly roundup of great reads on food and wine #52
This was the week in which Massimo Bottura, Italy's most famous chef, received a perfect score in the Italian influential guide L'Espresso. If you've missed the article, you can read about it here. It is also the week in which the World's top 50 bars have been named. Here is the list. Which ones have you been to? Artesian in London tops the list. If there is one restaurant … [Read more...]
Lola in Brussels celebrates its 20th anniversary with book publication
Lola, one of the chic restaurants in Place Sablon, Brussels, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For the occasion, it launched a book that tells the story of the restaurant and also presents recipes of some of the most classic dishes served at the restaurant. The brasserie Lola is the story of five people passionate about cuisine who launched the restaurant 20 years ago. The … [Read more...]
Massimo Bottura reaches new heights
Massimo Bottura, chef of three Michelin Star restaurant Osteria Francescana has reached new heights with the announcement that he has been awarded a maximum 20 points out of 20 in one of the most influential and prestigious Italian publications. L'Espresso Restaurant Guide has awarded the Italian chef from Modena a perfect score in its 2016 guide to Italian restaurants. You … [Read more...]
A race to deliver: Deliveroo launches in the home of Take Eat Easy
The days when the only thing you could order for home delivery was a pizza or a meal from a fast-food outlet have been over since the launch of restaurant delivery services opening in different cities around the world. The service is hotting up worldwide with a number of platforms entering the market with the aim of offering a service to both customers and also restaurants … [Read more...]
