He’s known for breaking the boundaries of fine dining with his 30-course flavour-filled menus and beautiful destination venue which has retained its two-Michelin-star status. Now Gareth Ward of Ynyshir has another accolade, after being named chef of the year at an awards ceremony in London. It follows his restaurant being crowned best restaurant in the […]
Esteemed chef and restaurateur Raymond Blanc and foodservice giant Bill Toner carried off the top gongs at the 2023 Cateys. The Ruby Catey, a one-off award marking the Cateys’ 40th anniversary, was presented to Blanc during a stunning ceremony at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, attended by some of the country’s top hospitality operators. […]
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 […]