Around the world, one dish at a time.
“The Contessa is not at home, my Colonel,” he said. “They believe you might find her at Harry’s.” “You find everything on earth at Harry’s.” “Yes, my Colonel. Except, possibly, happiness.” For any Hemingway addict, a visit to Harry’s Bar in Venice is a must. …
Thought you couldn’t eat well in an airport? Think again! The folks at Cheapflights.com.au, one of Australia’s better sources for airline information, can bring you up to speed, with six airport restaurants that are pushing the boundaries of plain food (boom, boom!). Plane Food, Heathrow …
It wouldn’t be summer in Venice without Bellinis, the classic blend of peach puree and prosecco created at Harry’s Bar, Venice. And, whether you’re holidaying in Italy this summer or staying at home and dreaming of sunshine, say the folk at luxury holiday specialist Exsus, …
If there’s one plant that symbolises South-East Asia, it is, of course, the lotus. One of the miraculous things about the lotus is that almost every part of it is edible. The beautiful flowers can be eaten. The leaves are most often used as natural, …
To say I’m a little obsessed with Beijing duck would be putting it mildly. Almost every city in China has its own way of doing roast duck (and, in some parts, roast goose), but it’s Beijing duck that we foreigners think of when we think …
When it comes to food, I like to think I’m a fairly Catholic eater. Innards of all sorts hold no fear for me, though I have yet to visit a penis restaurant. I’ve braved insects, including, yes, grubs (which appear in our local Chinese supermarket …
With multiple Chinatowns, not to mention a Koreatown and a Little India, Toronto’s food scene is a lot more diverse than you might think. And, no, it’s not all about poutine. That famous combination of chips, cheese and gravy comes from Quebec, not Toronto – …
I adore Negronis. And, when it comes to travel, they’re one of the perfect cocktails. Why? Because they’re pretty much impossible to screw up. Of course, they can be made stunningly well. But they’re not like Martinis or Old-Fashioneds, the kind of cocktail you really …
As an obsessional fan of theme restaurants, the concept of visiting a robot restaurant was, well, frankly irresistible. Particularly when followed by an afternoon of ice sculptures, which are, of course, what Harbin, China, is most famous for. Though for these kids the robots were …
Chinese toffee apples, in all their myriad persuasions, are one of my favourite Chinese street sweeties, and add colour to any hutong as they sit threaded on their long, slender sticks. Whether sold from a bicycle, a cart or a street stall, they’re pretty much …