Kerala Canteen: So good I’ve already been twice
Bobby Geetha, the chef behind this new venture, was a quarter-finalist on MasterChef: The Professionals, and has appeared on Great British Menu. Bobby has worked in five-star kitchens and trained under Michelin-starred chefs. On both my visits, Bobby was there to meet guests and oversee the dishes that he has personally designed. However, he has […]
Leeds Cookery School Does Japanese: 17 December
Sam Pierre joins the Cookery School’s Japanese Edition of its Festive Flavours series. When I was presented with the opportunity to attend a cookery class at the award-winning Leeds Cookery School, I didn’t hesitate. I am not known for my culinary skill. The School offers chef-led training and this was part of their Festive Flavours […]
A Slice of Christmas Magic With Beauty and The Beast at Pizza Express
When I heard Pizza Express was hosting a special Christmas event with a snippet of the Beauty and the Beast pantomime from the Carriageworks Theatre, I knew it was a must. Theatre? Food? A live performance for my children? Perfect. Though I did wonder how they were going to pull this off in the middle […]
Chaophraya Celebrates Twenty Years in Style
Before we arrive for the celebrations of Chaophraya’s twentieth anniversary, my companion lets me know that one of his first dates with his now wife was at the restaurant over ten years ago. The date, he tells me, went very well, and whilst I am in no way implying that the success of my friend’s […]
Blue Pavilion: Culinary Theatre – Offering Delightful Food
I had been putting off visiting Blue Pavilion, thinking that the restaurant might be a case of style over substance. Yes, it is stylish, but it also serves well executed, delightful dishes. Two trips to China have made me hesitant to eat in Chinese restaurants in this country. They rarely live up to my memories. […]
