“100% Green Dinners”- a first in the world of Parisian palace hotels

Shangri-La Hotel, Paris Executive Chef Christophe Moret has been cultivating his nature-driven cuisine since his arrival at the hotel in January 2015. As the grandson of a market gardener, it was natural for him to imagine a “Rooted in Nature” menu that placed vegetables at the forefront without sacrificing taste and pleasure. Guided by these … Read more

Best palates of the world announce 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards

The best palates of the world were brought together by Vinexpo Fair (June 14 to 18 in Bordeaux,  France) and Decanter magazine to judge wines from all over the globe. Now in its 12th year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. The Decanter World Wine Awards is … Read more

Cult food: the most incredible dishes to share this summer

From clay-baked duck, smashed open at the table, to the world’s best bacon sandwich, here is 2015’s must-eat – and must-Instagram – food. Some even have Nigella’s seal of approval

Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca named world’s top eatery of 2015

El Celler de Can Roca celebrated a return to the top of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. “May the force be with you!” That’s the message from the Roca brothers of El Celler de Can Roca, the brand new No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015. The Spanish restaurant regained its title as The World’s Best … Read more

From Modena to the art galleries of Sotheby’s: Massimo Bottura transporting the conceptual premises of contemporary art into the kitchen

“Cooking is about not only the quality of ingredients, but also the quality of the ideas.” – Massimo Bottura – One of the foremost ambassadors of modern Italian cuisine, Massimo Bottura, will bring his celebrated three Michelin-starred restaurant, Osteria Francescana, from Modena to the contemporary art galleries of Sotheby’s London auction house this summer. Massimo … Read more

Basque supper: Hélène Darroze’s final meal

French star-chef Hélène Darroze bids farewell with a Basque-country feast