Ugly but beautiful and worth the trip
It’s certainly not the prettiest dish I’ve ever eaten. Nor is the menu description the most lavish: “Lentils stewed in duck broth with foie…
Travel
Ten years on, Fosh’s nosh is still fabulous
Marc Fosh’s food was a revelation when I first ate it 11 years ago. Here was a chef ahead of the curve, his dishes…
A dog-friendly paradise
The rain has ceased and the sun is trying its hardest to break through the clouds. A chilly wind’s still lashing us across the…
Anyone up for a plate of black tomatoes?
Replete, the many plates before us empty, further temptation came in the form of tomatoes. Not just any old tomatoes. Not even the heritage…
Three tips for Barcelona
Eating well in Barcelona is easy. The produce in the region is wonderful, especially the seafood. There’s a confidence, pride and skill about the…
Berlin in a hurry
Trying to pack a lot into a short visit to Berlin? Here are some ways to use your time wisely. Street art Stroll along…
Munching in Malaga
Three things foodies should do in Malaga. Drink sherry Especially at Casa de Guardia If a bar was good enough for Pablo Picasso, it’s…
On the hunt for great wines
It’s not long after breakfast, your car is packed, you’ve sort of made a pledge to lay off alcohol for a while after sampling…
Gauthier: French tradition with modern touches
Bare wooden tables. Ingredients that have been pickled or fermented. Rough-hewn bowls with the colour of porridge. These are the current cliches of high-end…
Marseille
The concierge minced no words at our modern, pleasant hotel, the Alex, just a stone’s throw from Marseille’s grand railway station, where we’d arrived…