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#‎Hautechocolaterie: Sneek peak into Pierre Marcolini’s Easter in Wonderland

March 11, 2016March 10, 2016 by Editorial Team

Pierre Marcolini Easter in Wonderland: The Cheshire Cat grins while getting dressed up. Will you find him before he disappears?

This Easter, Maison Pierre Marcolini slides down the rabbit hole for a journey into Easter Wonderland. The Cat, the Queen, the Mad hatter, the playing cards, and the bunny celebrate Easter with this playful, indulgent story for children and grown-ups alike.

Tick-tock, tick-tock… the Rabbit’s pocket watch is counting down the days to Easter Sunday. Running late as ever, this adorable chocolate friend from Pierre Marcolini’s Wonderland hurries on his way. Catch up with him at his rabbit hole – you’ll only need a few seconds to get through the looking-glass.

Sporting a flamboyant red hair-do and an elegant sugar collar, Maison Pierre Marcolini’s Queen will make anyone fall for her charms.

From his place up in the clouds or the branch of a tree, the Cheshire Cat’s wide and mischievous grin could appear at any moment. The king of sweet-talk with a hint of the philosopher about him, this animal is not just full of twisted (thought not entirely hare-brained) ideas, but also 6 mini Easter eggs.

Easter eggs 2016: the best and worst – taste test

December 25, 2019March 9, 2016 by Editorial Team

Our panel of tasters rate Easter chocolate, from budget supermarket buys to luxury brands. Which showstopper is worth splashing out on – and will kids go for Betty’s badger, Percy Pig or Egg Head?

Plate-a-porter: when designers have their cake and eat it, too

December 25, 2019March 7, 2016 by Editorial Team

From a Twix bar to fish finger sandwiches, it’s time to find out what fashion’s lunch hour really looks like

The Art of High-Flying French Cuisine

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 by Editorial Team

Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud creates new dishes in Air France’s La Premiere and Business Cabins on departure from the United States. Air France is committed to promoting French haute cuisine in all its cabin classes. With a unique legacy, the Company is continuing a tradition that values excellence, pleasure and exclusivity.Since 2009, Air France has … Read more

Progressive cuisine: Thailand’s Gaggan named best restaurant in Asia for second year in a row

March 1, 2016 by Editorial Team

Gaggan in Bangkok has claimed the top spot in the list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for a second consecutive year. Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants revealed the 2016 list at an awards ceremony at the W Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. One of the Classic dishes at Gaggan is “Who Killed the Goat?” – free-Range Lamb … Read more

The Roca brothers of El Celler de Can Roca are to go on tour this year

February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 by Editorial Team

New Pop-up dining venture: ‘World’s best restaurant’ to embark on world tour this summer.

Top dining chefs and restaurateurs are shattering the notion of fixed dining addresses by taking their kitchens on the road. In a bid to expose new audiences to their haute cuisines and redefine the traditional dining experience, ‘World’s best restaurant’ is embarking on world tour this summer. The Roca brothers from El Celler de Can Roca, currently ranked the world’s best restaurant by World’s 50 Best Restaurants, are taking their culinary show on the road with plans to stop in London, San Francisco, Santiago Chile, Hong Kong, and Phoenix.

For Roca brothers Joan, Josep and Jordi this is the third gastronomic tour conceived for diners who can’t travel to Girona, Spain where the restaurant is located. El Celler de Can Roca takes 40 members of the restaurant staff on a gourmet tour which pays homage to each host city.

With the help of young emerging talents from each new city, the team is creating menus inspired by local ingredients and culinary heritage.

“The reason this 55-seat contemporary Catalan restaurant is back on top of the world is the trio’s equal brilliance in ensuring that they never stop feeding their own (and their team’s) knowledge and imaginations through unusual initiatives,” World’s 50 Best Restaurants body of elite diners motivated their choice for El Celler de Can Roca.

While the chefs are using their visit to learn about local food customs, two hospitality students are offered an internship at the Girona restaurant in Spain.