Tag: food & wine

REVIEW | Japanese food features heavily on every Australian's favourite dining experiences. With not one, but five Japanese favourites on my list back home, it's been a long search to find a replacement in London. This week I continued the hunt with Satsuma in Soho.

An Australian/New Zealand owned sliver of a café pumping out over 500 expertly made coffees a day. Serious coffee for serious coffee lovers.

For Coffee Cult’s inaugural Aussie coffee shop review, we indulge in a long brunch at Workshop in Clerkenwell.

It’s every Aussie’s dream. Starting your own business in the UK that guarantees you not only a free-flow of diet-friendly and delicious wine, but also earns you the attention of Richard Reed and Richard Branson. For Aussie entrepreneur Nicole Lambe, this dream is now a reality with Golightly Wines.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | Serving up the traditional British delicacy of Black Pudding this week is our Aussie man in the kitchen. Just don’t ask him what it’s made of….

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | Cymru (or Wales as it is commonly known) isn’t just good for rugby, sheep and pints of Brains ale. Our resident Aussie chef finds out there’s something smokin’ in them thar hills!

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | This week our resident Aussie chef tackles the meaty issue of that tasty type of steak called Wagyu beef.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Our main man in the kitchen is on a foodie mission with a difference. He’s getting messy, and giving you the tips, to enjoy some of the tastier foods around.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | Last week we hit the lower states of the US for a southern fried chicken recipe to cure the weekend blues. And this week we are again going to hang out in this fine part of the world for another tasty treat.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | This week saw me taking a SOS phone call from my good mate Phil Hemmings to rescue a special night with his lady.

LOST IN LONDON | Mention moving to London to many in Australia and they will immediately voice their sole concern — ‘but how will you get a decent cup of coffee?’.

Inspired by 'mussels from Brussels', our resident Aussie chef in London pops over to Europe to give us a very simple and tasty dish to die for.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | AUSTRALIA, being one of the great culinary leaders of the world for modern food, leaves no doubt that your choice for a good old salad around the barbie has reached new heights.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | IT is pretty much a given that us Aussies love a good steak. And usually, we love one at least once a week. Luckily for any Australians living in London, the UK has some of the finest beef on offer. With all the lush green pastures around, ...

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | This week’s recipe is a homegrown French classic with a twist of English thrown in the mix.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | It's time to indulge in the sensational British summer strawberries.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | With the warm, summery weather comes the need for tasty, summery dishes and our Aussie chef in London has deemed it the right time to let us in on some foodie trade secrets.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | Looking at the forecast for this weekend (summer, is that you!?) I have decided to give you my Thai seafood salad recipe and it is a real a cracker.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Having just returned from the Canary Islands I can safely announce that the local culture and cuisine is indeed alive and thriving there. And boy is it tasty!

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | Our resident Aussie chef in London, Chris Ark, is currently sunning himself on a Spanish island. Fear not though, dear readers, for he has drafted in a more than worthy replacement this week in Margin Martin — a man to take us through the art of the ...

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | With the weather being so cold and wet I’ll give you the low down on the Jersey Royal potato, which is in season for a limited time only.

As an Australian living in London, you probably crave the coffees so easily available Down Under. So, if you are after a Tim Tam and the best flat white or even a Violet Crumble with your top roast bean, sip no further than our list of recommended Australian coffee shops ...

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Tucked away in the wilds of Norfolk, our Aussie chef in London found crabs to write home about. Here he shows us how to cook them up, good and proper.

If you’re slightly confused as to the headline of Chris’s Kitchen this week, then you may not be familiar with Tim Minchin’s very popular song — ‘Prejudice’. Check it out. But before you do, another Aussie expat in London has a few culinary tips for you to enjoy.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Spoilt rotten this Easter and left with a mountain of chocolate eggs not even an army of toddlers could destroy? Don’t despair! Our favourite Aussie chef has a few tips on how to turn the eggs into tasty treats.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | The fine showing of sunny weather last week not only brought out the familiar aromas of steaks and fresh seafood grilled on the BBQ, but an old favourite of mine was making an appearance on the table too. Feta cheese, welcome back!

Our favourite Aussie chef in London has just returned from a week of driving and eating around the south coast of Ireland. And now Chris Ark tells us his favourite cut of lamb and how to make it succulently tasty.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | The master Aussie chef of the London kitchens, Chris Ark, dishes up a delightful (and healthy) seasonal treat that is sure to have your mates coming back for more.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Our resident Aussie chef Chris Ark turns forager to sniff out some tasty treats for you and your kitchen.

CHRIS' KITCHEN | This week Aussie chef Chris Ark takes us on a guided tour of the exotic ingredients you can use to bring Indian and African dishes to life in your kitchen.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Our Aussie chef from Claridge’s Restaurant, Chris Ark, gives us a taste of the sweet life with an Italian feast that will leave your mates (and the neighbours) drooling.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | The main man behind the hot plate, Aussie chef Chris Ark, tells us if you haven’t had some UK scallops, well, you basically haven’t lived.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | One of the joys of being an Aussie chef in London is the ability to travel easily to Europe and pick up some fabulous culinary tips. Chris Ark gets us in the mood for some French flair with his bouillabaisse.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Our Aussie main man from Claridge’s Restaurant, Chris Ark, gets in the winter mood with some tasty (and warming) soups.

Our Aussie chef in London, Chris Ark, gets in the Australia Day mood with a recipe that’s sure to please!

Our Aussie chef in London casts his spell on the perfect osso buco pot roast.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Last week our resident Aussie chef in London Chris Ark gave us his expert tips for the perfect Christmas turkey. Now he gives us trimmings to die for and some yummy compliments to a sumptuous festive feast.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | With less than two weeks to go until one of the most festive days of the year, our Aussie chef gives us some tasty tips for how to make your Christmas turkey gobble-icious.

To coincide with our Australian Times Christmas issue, our resident top Aussie chef in London Chris Ark dusts off some beauties that’ll have both the pantry and the belly feeling festive.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | This month saw our resident Australian Times chef Chris Ark cross the Atlantic and hit the tarmac at JFK in search of tasty New York food and unique Big Apple dining experiences!

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Chris Ark, the man in charge of the kitchen at Gordon Ramsey’s Claridge’s restaurant, dissects the very best food markets and stalls in London and gives you his favourite few.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | The Aussie king of the kitchen, Chris Ark, gives oils a dressing down and lets us in on some exclusive chef secrets.

This week top Claridge’s chef Chris Ark shares some pointers and techniques on making bread plus his top three bread recipes.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | As one of the main men running the kitchen of London’s famous Claridge’s restaurant, Chris Ark knows more than most about managing one’s health and that of his staff. This week he gives us some tips of how to stave off the dreaded cold and flu’s.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | This week, chef Chris Ark is hoping to quell any share house feuds with some handy fridge tips and help bring the household together “through our stomachs and the love for good food”.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Are you a little bewildered when buying and eating fish in the UK? Puzzled about what is Dab? Mystified about whether whiting is the same. And just downright confused why you can’t find snapper!? Dismay no longer, as Chris Ark answers all those fishy questions.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Australian Times is pleased to introduce a new regular columnist, Australian chef Chris Ark. An expert in the kitchen but also supremely knowledgeable in the perfect paddock-to-pan transition, Chris has relied on 15 years of experience to make him into one of the most exciting Aussie chefs ...