Tag: food & wine

Australian Chef Scott Hallsworth (ex Nobu and Wabi) is set to open his brand new London venue, Kurobuta, this autumn and requires staff to join the dynamic team.

REVIEW | Experience the glamour and style of The Arch Hotel, with a meal at their contemporary brassiere HUNter 486. The only difficulty is having to leave at the end of the night.

ORGANIC FOOD SPECIAL | The Whole Meal explores what it means to be 'organic' in the UK, how to choose organic and where in London to source the best produce.

ORGANIC FOOD SPECIAL | Buying organic in the UK is more affordable than in Australia, yet here the food trend is on the decline.

ORGANIC FOOD SPECIAL | Let’s get to the root of the hype by going straight to the source. We ask an organic vegetable, what’s your deal?

The Pavilion in Victoria Park is a painting worthy combination of idyllic setting, good-quality food and great coffee, making it a breakfast spot worth revisiting again and again.

The newly-opened Australian café Ruby Dock at Camden Lock Market is a welcome respite from the craziness of the Camden Markets that surrounds it, providing patrons with a safe port from the storm of insanity that rages outside.

THE WHOLE MEAL | Look beyond the frills, and focus on what healthy eating really should be about; real food, made with your own hands, that tastes good and is even better for you.

THE WHOLE MEAL | For healthy eating choices, nothing matches up to an authentic product.

When in the heart of Welsh capital Cardiff and find yourself in the need for a late-afternoon caffeine fix, The Plan provides the solution.

THE WHOLE MEAL | Food blogger Ally Juchnevicius explains how sometimes less is more when it comes to cooking.

THE WHOLE MEAL | A new column from food blogger Ally Juchnevicius will explore healthy living and eating in London. Over the coming weeks Ally will sort the myths from the must-dos, the food fantasies from the facts, in order to help you buy smart and eat well.

Tina, We Salute You in Dalston is the kind of café you would open for yourself, if you wanted to eat well, drink good coffee, and soak up the footpath sun for hours on end with your neighbourhood friends. Tina, Coffee Cult salutes you.

Experience the London of the silver screen with a trip to Hampstead, where the food is always fresh, the coffee spot on and the cobbled alleyways teaming with people with movie-star good fortune.

Missed out on tickets for Wimbledon? Pop into new grill restaurant Hot Pink and find an entirely different reason to make the journey to Wimbledon.

The Western Australia’s European Office celebrated the founding day of Western Australia by hosting a WA wine tasting event at the Australian High Commission last week.

This summer, Rekorderlig, the cider brand known for their fruity drinks, are bringing the taste of summer to London’s Victoria Park with a Swedish inspired Midsummer House.

At Paramount, the term High Tea is applied literally, as a lavish afternoon spread is enjoyed with 360 degree views of London.

The Taste of London Festival in Regent’s Park on 20-23 June is packed full of produce, products and sneak peeks into London’s top restaurants. A foodie heaven you don’t have to wait for.

Change Hospitality are hiring chefs for their team to work over the 2013 event season with some of London's top event caterers.

With gluten and dairy free options, different themed dinner nights every day of the week and a relaxed attitude to those who stop in for one coffee and instead set up shop for a whole day, Long White Cloud in Hackney is one for the locals - and Coffee Cult ...

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the Kitchen Party. ‘Russian Revels’ offers an intimate and challenging interactive dining experience, wrapped up in 1920s Soviet glamour.

The Britain-Australia Society and the Western Australian European Office will host a WA wine tasting event at the Australian High Commission on Thursday 13 June to celebrate the founding day of Western Australia.

REVIEW | The quirky ‘Royal Labour of Love Menu’ at The Cinnamon Club is everything PAUL BLEAKLEY was expecting — a fusion of flavours packaged in a unique set menu that pays homage to the Duchess of Cambridge.

For any Australian in London, Flat White in Soho is an ageing icon still worth visiting — even if its trendy Aussie offspring dotted elsewhere in the city may just have outgrown this Antipodean matriarch.

When it comes to caffeine, it turns out Coffee Cult is a raging capitalist - as discovered on a visit to Taylor St Baristas Mayfair branch. If it looks like a local independent, serves coffee like a local independent and has the friendly staff of one — then, we've officially ...

It may have none of the frills and fanfare as might otherwise accompany a visit to an Australian cafe and it's not a place to linger in the warm conviviality of it all. However, Borough Barista in Marble Arch is fast, efficient and serves up a mean Anzac biscuit in ...

Like a 19C day in London, Salvation Jane is worth getting excited about. Great coffee, excellent breakfasts and deliciously decadent treats, all in a warm, bright and open space. The only other place you might want to be on a sunny morning is a celebration party in a park — ...

REVIEW | With simple Italian fare cooked to perfection, Trullo is one very good reason to brave the unseasonable spring weather.

THE EXPAT FACTOR | Scott Hallsworth is executive chef and co-founder of Wabi, specialising in innovative and seasonal Japanese cuisine with a contemporary European twist. Previously head chef of Nobu London, Scott has earned a reputation for pushing the boundaries of gastronomy and creating unique and interesting menus.

Delicious breakfasts, satisfying portions, expertly presented and efficiently delivered. With quality coffee to precede, and follow (it is a Monday after all), Lantana is an excellent way to start the week.

The weather in Edinburgh can be harsh, even in the springtime. Especially in the springtime. So if you’re looking to take a trip up North you will need two things - energy and warmth. Both of which can be found at the bottom of a steaming cup of coffee.

Tucked away in a small alley off Kingsway, Holborn, Fleet River Bakery is a haven of freshly baked smells, creamy lattes and understated rustic charm, that has, by chance, played witness to a number of significant steps in my own personal London story.

From the kitchen of Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's, Chris Arkadieff shows us his unique take on your everyday salad.

Pimlico Fresh in Pimlico (believe it or not), has established itself as 'the cafe' in this rather inconspicuous part of London. They may not be breaking any new ground in terms of menu, but Coffee Cult discovered they are breaking records in terms of service.

This week Maze Grill’s Head Chef Chris Arkadieff shows us the secret to locking in flavour — baking your dish in a delicious salt crust.

It’s early Saturday morning in London and a look outside the window indicates the prospect of a long, cold, grey and bleak weekend. What’s more, I have £40 left in my bank account and a payday I know is far enough away to mean £30 of that amount needs to ...

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | This week our man in the kitchen, Chris Arkadieff, works his magic with marrow, serving up a hearty unique dish.

REVIEW | The Great Taste Menu at the Cadogan is a unique and sophisticated introduction to high quality British fare.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN |This week, our main man in the Maze Grill kitchen, CHRIS ARKADIEFF, shows us how to serve up a perfectly baked fillet of sole for a healthy and simple meal.

Bill Granger's Granger & Co in London's Notting Hill has the easygoing glam of Eastern Sydney, set in the stylish grace of West London. Not just a breakfast, but an immersive experience in another world.

Before arriving in London almost 12 months ago, I had already resigned myself to the prospect of a decent coffee free existence once UK based. All that changed with a visit to Allpress Espresso in Shoreditch, and the beginning of my love affair with antipodean coffee shops in London.

The menu may have taken me by surprise, the pronunciation of its location may send me into paroxysms of inadequacy, and I may even have stepped on a dog — but The Providores was still an excellent experience and one Coffee Cult plans to repeat, if we can brave the ...

We may not have a definitive Australian "food" (besides pavlova), but the Australian influence can often be strongly felt in the style, flavours and presentation of dishes in Australian owned or operated cafes and restaurants. We've sourced five of the best London spots to find yourself a little taste of ...

I’m about to say something quite controversial. One of my favourite cafes in London is not Antipodean. It’s the Turkish café at the end of my street.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | Maze Grill’s Head Chef Chris Arkadieff has recently added wild rabbit to the menu, with great success. Here he shows us his favourite rabbit recipe with Puy lentils.

A rare collection of Penfolds Australian wines is to go on sale in London this month, with a price tag of £1.2 million.

Nude Espresso is a place of familiarity, like receiving a warm hug from an Antipodean relative. It's a place where visiting family can be eased into London life; or of casual lunches with friends and morning after breakfasts, before wandering on to nearby Brick Lane.

Last week, readers were treated to the first five of London’s Top 10 best-kept secrets — until now. GEORGE KATRALIS is back to give you the next five on his list of this city’s hidden sights and secret delights.

REVIEW | Well known for its excellent coffee and convivial hospitality, Lantana is already a stalwart favourite amongst the London Aussie expat crowd. However, as PADDY MCCRAE discovers, there is now another reason to add it to your list of regular haunts — the sublime ‘shin dig’ offered at their ...