Posted on 18 September 2008 by tastebuds
The British Vegetarian Society announced the products and venues shortlisted for its 2008 Awards. The nominations for the awards were voted for through the charity’s website and members’ magazine. The Awards are in their eighth year and promote best practice among caterers, manufacturers and retailers, and highlight the importance of integrity in the vegetarian marketplace.
Filed under: Awards, Restaurants, UK | Tagged: awards, dessert, October 2008, pub, Restaurant, shortlist, Vegetarian Society | No Comments »
Posted on 12 September 2008 by tastebuds
This Autumn, Barbados plays host to one of the most glamorous events in the Annual Calendar, the island’s International Food Festival, ‘A Taste of Barbados’, featuring nine days of the very best in food and drink to indulge the senses. Set against the backdrop of historic attractions, exclusive venues and popular street locations, A Taste of Barbados from 3rd to 11th October 2008, will promote the quality and diversity of food, restaurants and bars all over the island.
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Posted on 11 September 2008 by tastebuds
Martin Burge was brought up in Bristol and originally trained at Brunel Technical College. Having emerged with distinctions his first job was under Michael Croft at the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. When Croft moved to London to run the kitchen at Mirabelle, 21 year old Burge went with him, before moving on to Pied a Terre under Richard Neat.
Filed under: Awards, Chef Profiles, England, Restaurants | Tagged: Bristol, Chef, Chef profile, Martin Burge, Michelin | No Comments »
Posted on 2 September 2008 by tastebuds
Celebrity TV Chef, Richard Phillips has joined forces with Chapel Down wines in Kent to launch a restaurant with a menu that perfectly fits with the best award winning English wines in the country. Richard who can be seen regularly on ‘Ready Steady Cook’, and ITV’s Daily Cooks, is looking forward to establishing ‘Richard Phillips @ Chapel Down’ as one of the premiere eateries in the South East.
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Posted on 1 September 2008 by tastebuds
Following a highly successful first year in 2007, the BBC Good Food Show Scotland is delighted to be returning to the SECC this autumn between 31 October and 2 November. Celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay and James Martin will once again top the bill as the show brings together top quality local producers in a showcase of Scotland’s culinary heritage and expertise. Last year nearly 15,000 visitors enjoyed a day at the show and this year even more are expected to come to the SECC looking for advice and inspiration from the country’s top chefs and the chance to buy great quality food from local producers.
Filed under: Chefs, Food Festivals, Scotland | Tagged: Andrew Fairlie, BBC, Glasgow, Good Food Show, Gordon Ramsay, James Martin, Michael Caines, Perth, Slow Food | No Comments »
Posted on 23 August 2008 by tastebuds
Beer Exposed is a stylish new event to expand your perception of beer and provide ultimate end of week socializing. It showcases a new generation of artisanal beers, as well as some of the most famous beers of the world, and UK favourites. Beer Exposed will show you how to choose beer as a more flexible alternative to wine when matching with food. After all, beer is still Britain’s favourite alcoholic drink!
Filed under: Beer, Beer Festivals, London | Tagged: Islington, September 2008 | No Comments »
