Category: Gourmet
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Titanic’s first-class menu recreated in Hong Kong’s Hullett House
To mark the 100th anniversary of Titanic sinking, The Hullett House hotel in Hong Kong recreated the Titanic’s last menu. Eight diners will pay $1,930 each for the 10-course banquet based on the original menu, executive chef Philippe Orrico told AFP. The highlight is a bottle of Heidsieck & Co Monopole Gout Americain vintage 1907, brought…
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Spanish chef Elena Arzak wins the Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef award
World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2012: Spanish chef Elena Arzak named World’s Best Female Chef Spanish chef Elena Arzak wins the Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef award at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2012, that takes place April 30 in London. The Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef award celebrates the work of an…
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New York best restaurants, chefs, bars and barkeeps. 2012 Food & Drink Award Winners
Time Out New York magazine announced the 2012 Food & Drink Award winners at an annual industry awards event honoring the year’s finest restaurants and bars, chosen by our critics and readears. Over 100,000 votes were cast to determine the ten winners in the Readers’ Choice category in addition to the ten Critics’ Picks winners. Seamus…
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Hennessy’s Wild Rabbit to venture deeper into the digital rabbit hole
“What’s your Wild Rabbit?” Hennessy, the number one selling Cognac brand in the world, unveiled the brand’s new landmark communications campaign, entitled “Wild Rabbit.” Hennessy aims to draw parallels among the journeys of leading icons invarious fields and the paths being forged by those who enjoy Hennessy. Throughout their experience of the new campaign, Hennessy…
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Titanic’s last lunch menu sold for 91,000 euros at 100th Anniversary Titanic Auction
Titanic’s last lunch menu sells for £76,000 in Britain Culinary life of Titanic’s elite passengers Titanic’s last lunch menu was the star lot in a Henry Aldridge and Son auction of Titanic memorabilia and was sold to a Britain-based collector for $122,000. Before hitting an iceberg on April 14, 1912, Titanic offered to its wealthiest passengers…
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Chocolate and pastry high treats for Easter
Harrods’ White Chocolate Egg with Dried Fruit (250g at £24.95) Impress friends and family with this Harrods exclusive white chocolate Easter egg. Made with freeze-dried strawberries and raspberries, it is a delicious treat for all. Harrods also offers “Handmade Dark Chocolate Easter Egg”, “Handmade Milk Chocolate Easter Egg” and “MilkChocolate Egg with Nuts.” Haute Joillerie Oeuf en…