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March 2008 - Posts
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Songkran in Chiang Mai, Thailand photo: courtesy of www.songkran.net Now that the Chinese and Vietnamese celebrations ringing in the Year of the Rat have come and gone, the Thai New Year, aka Songkran, is on its way. Celebrated over a three-day period Read More...
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Dishwashing utensil in my gumbo tainted the meal. Read More...
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After a lengthy wait, we can now confirm that Parisian toque Hélène Darroze will be taking over the space formerly occupied by Angela Hartnett 's MENU in Mayfair's recently refurbished Connaught Hotel . Darroze, whose eponymous restaurant Read More...
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– Fried chicken is increasingly popular in the UK. [ Guardian ] – These two ladies want to line the streets with cake. [ Londonist ] – Caviar smuggling is a big business, and the government is cracking down. [ The Independent ] – Read More...
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Café Boheme Forget spring cleaning – Café Boheme has undergone a full spring makeover, recently reopening after a two-month closure. It's easy to see the snazzy new touches (red leather banquettes, antique mirrors and mahogany Read More...
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A view of an under-construction Terminal 5 from the sky. photo: Courtesy Doug Bull Gourmet-loving travellers may find themselves booking flights on British Airways just to sample the restaurants at Heathrow’s new Terminal 5. Sure, the promise of Read More...
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Sure, everyone loves to hear about hot new restaurants, but equally intriguing are sleepers – lesser-known gems that those in-the-know like to keep to themselves in order to keep the crowds at bay. Whether it’s a cosy little corner, an out-of-the-way Read More...
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The service is like a bad high school play: warm, well-meaning and completely inept. Read More...
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– Now you can buy your produce from Prince Charles' own estate. [ The Times ] – Taxes on alcohol are going up for the first time in a decade. [ The Independent ] – For love of borscht. [ Guardian ] – Get your veggie fix at Read More...
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Tea sandwich trio by Michael Psilakis, chef-owner of NYC haute Greek Anthos photo: Alan "Battman" Batt View Slideshow When top toques make a sandwich, the humble meal you can hold in your hand gets dressed up with gourmet ingredients and surprising Read More...
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Trianon Palace & Spa will house Gordon Ramsay's new ventures. photo: courtesy of Trianon Palace & Spa So what can a British chef bring to France – to the footstep of Versailles no less? Well, the world (or rather the lucky few who can Read More...
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A young husband-and-wife team are behind Jimmy's, a petite newcomer on the World's End stretch of King’s Road, where 25-year-old chef Liam Cooper lays on a prix fixe Modern British menu with some unusual combos; the relaxed, split-level Read More...
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Launceston Place photo: Cindy Chen After a brief hiatus, Kensington's Launceston Place starts serving diners again today. Now owned by D&D London, the Modern British restaurant has undergone a heavy refurbishment, which includes the addition of Read More...
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You'll feel like a member of an exclusive club if you manage to snag one of the 15 seats at Sake no hana ’s sushi bar, which debuts tonight as the sushi chefs have finally arrived from Japan. It's no run-of-the-mill sushi bar – for Read More...
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Central Michel Richard photo: Mimi Le What do you think are the most intriguing new restaurants in U.S.? Do you agree with Frank Bruni's list? What would you add? Tell us what you think on the Zagat Discussion boards! Without a doubt, New York Times Read More...
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photo: Michael J. Fajardo No need to wait until Monday, 17th March, to begin celebrating St. Patrick's Day. On Sunday at noon, the London St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival , which includes representatives from all 32 Irish counties, will begin Read More...
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I thought I was looking at an oil painting when suddenly it moved – it was my waitress. Read More...
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photo: Shauna Vaillancourt If you're looking to get out of the kitchen and leave the cooking to the pros this Easter, here are some festive dining options that still have space available. Bluebird : In honour of the holiday, this Chelsea Modern European Read More...
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Let's hope it wasn't a kitchen nightmare. La Noisette, the French Gordon Ramsay restaurant run by Bjorn van der Horst, has closed. Future plans for this unlucky Belgravia location are still up in the air. It had been the site of Pengelley's, Read More...
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By Curt Gathje, ZAGAT.com staff editor Here's what you need to know about the world's most famous hotel. The Plaza's new lobby and Champagne Bar photo: Ryan Charles Back after a two-year hiatus for a top-to-toe renovation, NYC's legendary Read More...
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The Devonshire photo: courtesy of The Devonshire On damp grey days, nothing beats having a sit and a sip fireside. If you aren't lucky enough to have your own working fireplace, these restaurants are happy to offer you a winter warm-up – with Read More...
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