According to some, it is a dessert taken from Italy to France, according to others, it is the French version of the macaroon seen in the Ottoman Period. In the 68th issue of our Patisserie by FoodinLife magazine, we take you to the streets of Paris, the capital city of France, where colorful macarons are […]

THERE’S an enigmatic air around Vincent Crepel, the chef-proprietor of Castlemartyr’s celebrated, and newly Michelin-anointed, Terre Restaurant. Who is he? Why is he in Castlemartyr? What’s his story? From the French Pyrenees, Crepel describes himself as half French and half Italian. He grew up trekking the mountains in summer and skiing them in winter, and […]

It’s time to make a reservation as Louis Vuitton unveils its new restaurant at the White 1921 Hotel in Saint Tropez. Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Donckele and pastry chef Maxime Frédéric this seasonal restaurant is a luxurious experience par none. July and August in France are the season for les grandes vacances aka the […]

A former Edinburgh city centre Michelin Star restaurant could be converted into a block of serviced apartments. An application has been submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council which would see 33-34 Castle Terrace transformed into seven serviced apartments following its closure during the pandemic. The fine dining establishment, which was opened by celebrity chef […]

Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, however, suggests that smell and memory can be easily tricked. One deep, tantalising inhalation of his “Bread, Butter, Dripping, Beef Tea” opening dish and I was deeply nostalgic for Sunday afternoon teas in Yorkshire with my nan. Which will come as a huge surprise to my nan who lived in […]

Alex Aitken has worked at various restaurants around the Southampton area throughout his career. After moving back to the UK from Singapore where his dad worked as a chief technician for the RAF, Aitken started as a waiter in his teenage years at a restaurant Greenways in Romsey while studying at Mountbatten School. He would […]