The English wine scene in Kent, Sussex and Cornwall

In England, artisanal food and drink have become almost commonplace. From rare-breed meats to regional cheese and cider, visitors have Continue reading →

Airport restaurants: The new business for celebrity chefs?

Originally written for CNN  From boxed sandwiches and salads in plastic tubs to fine dining. The world’s gastronomic masters are Continue reading →

From Pop-Up to Permanent: The London Restaurant Trend

About a year ago, the trend shifted from pop-up restaurants to pop-ups that actually wanted a bricks and mortar permanent Continue reading →

In Photos: Bo London

I wrote a much longer piece about Chinese food that’s raising the bar in London, but didn’t get to use Continue reading →

how to match wine and Chinese food

Compared to a lot of European cuisines, Chinese food with its balance of sweet, savoury, sour and of course, spicy, Continue reading →

The finest Chinese in all London?

 To those who know where to look, a nice Chinese restaurant is nothing new, whether your turf is Chinatown or Continue reading →

London’s ramen revolution

In London, foodies can find anything they want. Almost. Of the few gastronomic genres still eluding the city of immigrants, Continue reading →

Secret Stash: Sea urchin in San Foca

I have been hunting for raw sea urchin somewhere outside a sushi bar for quite a long time now. I Continue reading →