http://www.foodsketches.com/ Sat, 19 May 2012 21:00:18 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-bo-innovation The main focus: 2 Michelin star chef from Hong Kong. Place: Salzburg, Austria. Sounds confusing? Ikarus is a famous restaurant in Austria that invites world-known chefs to cook during one month at their premises. Each chef prepares the menu to show off the signature dishes and to give a flavour of their culinary expertise. Brilliant idea and an amazing opportunity for Ikarus team. They learn the secrets and techniques from all over the world and get a chance to work with the most renowned and innovative chefs. It simply can?t get better! Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/travelreports/show-sydney-fish-market If you love seafood you have to visit the Sydney fishmarket with an array of fresh fish and seafood and while you're there why not attend a cooking class at the Sydney Seafood School. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/travelreports/show-eveleigh-farmers-market A must for everyone who likes farmers markets paired with the vibe of an old industrial site. I have been to many farmers markets in Sydney but my absolute favourite is the Eveleigh Market that happens every Saturday between 8am to 1pm at Carriage Works. Not only is the site truly special it also is very spacious and you'll get everything here. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/suppliers/show-mercato-coperto-dei-formaggi Tuck away from the buzz of Lago di Garda, Mercato Coperto dei Formaggi is a true heaven for cheese lovers. This is a family run cheese store located in a very small town of Gavardo, about 15 min car ride from the southern part of Lago di Garda. Rest assured that you would not leave this store empty-handed! The owners exude absolute passion and fascination for what they do: they let you try almost every single cheese and take time to explain where it comes from, how to best consume it and what wine to pair it with. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-cantina-de-la-mirleta If you are looking for a cosy, romantic and off the tourist track restaurant when visiting Lago di Garda, then ?Cantina de la Mirleta? is your perfect match. Tucked away from the crowds of tourists, located on a beautiful hills top, this restaurant offers very warm atmosphere and teases your palate with interesting local specialties and some unusual twists. You can choose to be seated inside or outside on a beautiful terrace with the garden. Terrace is an unbeatable choice during the warm summer evenings. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-the-harvest-vine Seattle has a few unique gastro jewels. The city attracted interesting chefs who transformed the culinary scene of the entire state. Some of the more obvious delicacies are fresh seafood and local grown and produced wine. Other culinary twists are a bit harder to identify.The Harvest Vine is a perfect example of such hidden jewel. It is an upscale tapas bar/restaurant. In their own words: ?we are a Basque kitchen where collaboration meets craft and strangers become friends?. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/suppliers/show-la-piccola-dely La Piccola Dely is an Italian coffee shop and deli store in a small road in Kensington, London. It was the place for me to go when we lived in London, as we had no proper espresso machine at home and I needed something to cheer me up between work ;-) Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-myoga Myoga, operated by renowned chef Mike Basset, is situated in the beautiful Vineyard Hotel and Spa in Newlands with spectacular moutain views and elegant, contempary furnishings. Ambience is relaxed yet service is impecible. A true fine dining experience. I will keep going back to Myoga time and time again for the excellent quality of food. The kitchen is set in the heart of the restaurant, and if seated nearby you can watch the chefs in action. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-letranger-restaurant L?Etranger is a unique restaurant in London that experiments with French and Japanese cuisine side by side. Its Executive chef, Jerome Tauvron, exudes creativity and style in all of his dishes. He is constantly searching for new flavours and combinations; he is also known for being brave with exotic spices, which is a trademark of many of his masterpieces. The menu changes every day and contains a good mix of signature dishes as well as new seasonal creations. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-ristorante-scabar Scabar is a unique restaurant in the coastal city of Trieste, Italy. Some gourmet jewels are well-hidden and it takes a bit of effort to discover those. Scabar is no exception to this rule: it is located on a hill?s top, far from the city center. If you do not have a car or not willing to order a taxi, most likely you would not be able to get there... Once you do, trust us, it is worth every effort of yours! Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/travelreports/show-portugal-or-how-to-amuse-your-gueule Brief review of the Portuguese specialties Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/hotels/show-pulitzer-barcelona Boutique hotel concept - Pulitzer is a 4-stars boutique hotel, which is luminous and has an atmosphere which radiates freshness and a certain cosmopolitan coolness. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-monte Monte is a well-hid jewel in one of the Croatian small coastal towns. This restaurant stands out from typical eating places in that area. From the moment you enter Monte, you realise that you are about to have a very unique food experience. The interior of the restaurant is very stylish and more on the minimalistic side; however, the tables on the glass-walled former terrace add a soft and more Mediterranean feel to the place. Monte is rather small, so it is highly recommended to book in advance. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-audace-cafe Audace Cafè is a landmark in the city center of Trieste. People of all ages come together to take part in social life. Located at the beautiful Piazza dell?Unità, the place is an ideal front-row location to follow most of the major events in Trieste. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-hubinger Our eye was stroke by the nice summer terrace with pure white linen tablecloths and nice crystals on the tables. The second thing you notice are the waiters who are dressed in simple, yet very elegant uniform. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/restaurants-bars/show-johnson It felt as if we were visiting a high profile restaurant in London or Moscow... One of the waiters seated us on the terrace. We were lucky that not all of the tables were reserved. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/suppliers/show-neals-yard-dairy Neal?s Yard is buying cheese from over 70 cheesemakers across Britain & Ireland. They have two shops now in London; and they even have four own maturing rooms for soft cheeses and one storage room for hard cheeses. Thu, 13 May 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/suppliers/show-ottolenghi In the very heart of Kensington, not even 2 minutes away from the buzz of Kensington Highstreet, we found a little takeaway place with highly recommendable sweets and perfect espresso ... Sat, 08 May 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/suppliers/show-goelles-distillery--vinegar-production Goelles is a family run business focusing on production of various vinegars, liquors, schnapps and special vinegar-based jellies. What strikes you the most is the incredibly modern look & feel of the production site and at the same time deep adherence to old methods and approaches of preparing vinegars. It starts from growing a certain type of apple trees ? it has to be an old breed and not the currently developed varieties of ?high-tech? apple trees. And it continues with the actual method of maturing the vinegars. Apple-based vinegars are matured in the wooden casks ... Fri, 07 May 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/hotels/show-villa-annette Truffles from the nearby ?epi? fields, scampi from the Kvarner bay, homemade olive oil and an amazing view are only some of the reasons that make Hotel/Restaurant Villa Annette in Rabac a unique experience ... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/suppliers/show-zigante-tartufi Istria is the region in Croatia which is known for its black and especially white truffles! In Istria the truffles have been extracted since ancient times ... Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/editors_choice/faces/show-sergi-arola Sergi Arola started to experiment with cooking at the age of 12. His grandfather was his mentor and the main judge of his culinary creations. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/travelreports/show-borough-market A good food market is a haven for foodie: aromas, bursting colours, multitudes of spices, seasonal vegetables, fresh flowers, different cheeses, warm crusty bread, sweet pastries and an amazing buzz. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/hotels/show-the-garrack Although you may need to climb a bit on one of the hills, it is worth an effort. You will be heartily welcomed at Garrack Hotel which also has a very good restaurant. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/travelreports/show-cornwall-adventure The trip took place in May and the weather was exceptionally good. Cornwall is one of the most scenic British destinations located on the South-West of the Island. It offers endless adventures that will accommodate any interest: take the dramatic coastline of the north to the sheltered bays in the south, or ancient moorland to soft river estuaries, surfers, walkers, sailing buffs, gastro geeks and visitors simply seeking a break from a hectic world at home have discovered a fascinating, vibrant culture, first class accommodation, exceptional food delights and a thrilling adventure ... Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/hotels/show-pennyhill-park-hotel--the-spa This luxury 5 star country house hotel with award winning spa in the UK is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Surrey close to Ascott. The Hotel grounds stretch across 123 acres and entice with challenging nine holes golf course, outdoor tennis courts, outdoor heated pool and absolutely magical green surroundings. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/hotels/show-claridges-hotel London is one of the best places to explore High Tea ceremony. Many renowned restaurants and hotels offer such an experience. The question is always the same: what to choose? Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/hotels/show-the-grove The Grove is at its best when the weather is warm, and you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes surrounding the hotel and pick among multitudes of activities. Those of us, who are interested more in the gourmet side of things, would be pleased to discover 3 different restaurants and numerous bars and lounges scattered throughout the whole territory of the Hotel. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.foodsketches.com/en/hotels/show-boscundle-manor Boscundle Manor is an 18th century elegant Country house set in the beautiful garden grounds. Even though it does not boast a breathtaking seaview, as many Cornish hotels do, it has a captivating style and elegance to it. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:00:00 +0100