How many times have we heard about the importance of quality of ingredients in cooking? For Massimo Bottura, the opposite holds true. "Cooking is not just about the quality of ingredients but also about the quality of the ideas." That should not come as a surprise to those who know about this Italian chef. He is known to find inspiration everywhere including in … [Read more...]
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Weekly roundup of great reads on food and wine #54
Burnt is the name of a film that is set to be released next month. It tells the story of a chef who moves to London in his bid to win three Michelin stars. A reader has sent us the following interview with chef Marcus Wareing about his role as consultant chef for the film. It is a very interesting read not only about the film but also about Wareing's involvement and what he … [Read more...]
Kobe Desramaults announces closure of In de Wulf in December 2016
Kobe Desramaults, one of the most internationally recognised Belgian chefs, has announced he will close his restaurant In de Wulf in December 2016. Speaking on a radio programme on Studio Brussel yesterday, Desraumaults said "I am 35 years old and I have been working hard in this restaurant for 12 years. It is now time to reflect on what to do next," he said. "I have … [Read more...]
Is well-being the answer to the chef shortage problem?
Booking in sought-after restaurants may become even harder than it is today if the trend to decrease the number of sittings in restaurants catches up. In the UK, we heard last month about Mikael Jonsson of restaurant Hedone announcing he would be opening for just six sittings every week. Earlier, Sat Bains, chef of two Michelin star Restaurant Sat Bains announced that his … [Read more...]
Thousands pledge support to #SaveRummo after flooding that nearly destroyed pasta maker
A storm hit the area of Benevento, Italy, a few days ago causing floods that have caused havoc in the factory of one of the region's main pasta producers, the Pastificio Rummo. People on social media, first in Italy and then internationally responded instantly by promising to help the troubled pasta maker. A young internet user Luciano Lobosco created a #SaveRummo event on … [Read more...]
