M is for ‘Meatless Menu’…
Jenny Linford speaks to Michael Reid, culinary director of M Restaurant’s to find out more about his new meatless menu, at their Victoria establishment.
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A Meeting With A Remarkable Chef – Anne-Sophie Pic
A legendary figure in the restaurant world, Anne-Sophie Pic is the only female chef in France to hold three Michelin stars. Her story is an inspiring one; a testimony to her strength of character as well as to her culinary talents. Jenny Linford meets her at her London restaurant, La Dame de Pic.
Caractère-ful Cuisine
An interview with Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari on the opening of there brand new restaurant Caractère, in the heart of London’s Notting Hill district.
The Roux Dynasty
These are exciting times for the renowned Roux family and there is a celebratory mood in the air at Le Gavroche. This year sees Michel Roux Jr. celebrating 25 years at the restaurant, whilst 2017 brings the 50th anniversary of its foundation.
Cláudio Cardoso – On Top Of The World
Rosie Birkett finds out how SushiSamba’s hot young chef, Cláudio Cardoso, went literally straight to the top of London’s dining scene.
Vincent Menager – Dedicated To The Craft
Vincent Menager, The Balcon Sofitel’s globe-trotting executive chef, tells us about working for Alain Ducasse and how he wound up in London.
Aaron Patterson – The Family Way
Aaron Patterson tells us why, after twenty years, he couldn’t be happier at Hambleton Hall and reveals how he keeps his cooking bang up to date.
Glynn Purnell – Yummy Brummie
Glynn Purnell talks to Rosie Birkett about his new book, about cooking beans on toast and explains why he’s happiest in the kitchen.
Phil Thompson – Going His Own Way
Rosie Birkett talks to the former long time Auberge du Lac chef Phil Thompson, about making the leap and opening his own place in St Albans.
Simon Rogan – Town And Country
Rosie Birkett catches up with two-Michelin starred chef Simon Rogan, on the cusp of his Claridge’s opening.
Sam Williams – Rising Star
Sam Williams, Cafe Murano’s head chef and a Seasoned By Chefs editorial board member, tells us about her love of billtong and how she came to be Angela Hartnett’s protégée.
Daniel Patterson – Coi: Stories and Recipes
Rosie Birkett travels to San Francisco to talk to Daniel Patterson about his debut recipe book Coi: Stories and Recipes and why it’s so much more than that.
Cyrus Todiwala – Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen
Rosie Birkett speaks to British Indian chef Cyrus Todiwala about his new Goan-Portuguese restaurant – and how he came to change the UK’s idea of Indian cuisine.
Atul Kochhar – The Spice Of Life
Horrified by the way his country’s native cuisine was being translated in the UK, Atul Kochhar set about elevating standards for British Indian cuisine when he moved here in the 90s. Two decades later, his restaurant Benares is one of the world’s finest Indian restaurants. We caught up with the chef in London.
John Topham – Northern Pride
John Topham rose to culinary stardom at two ‘pub grub’ pioneer establishments – The Angel in Hetton and The General Tarleton in Knaresborough – and he’s continued to win plaudits for pushing up the standards of British pub food. Rosie Birkett spoke to him.
Arnaud Stevens – Coming Into His Own
Rosie Birkett catches up with Arnaud Stevens as he makes his West End debut with Sixtyone Restaurant located in Marble Arch.
Francesco Mazzei – Food From The Soul
The City’s favourite Calabrian chef tells us how he just wants to cook the food he grew up with, and how his restaurant L’Anima brings some southern spice to London’s Italian dining scene.
Sat Bains – The Face Of Progress
Two-Michelin-starred chef, Sat Bains, is a leading proponent of modern British gastronomy. Here he tells us why he’s glad to be in Nottingham – and how microbes are his new best friends.
Tom Kerridge – Written In The Stars
Tom Kerridge tells Rosie Birkett how he went from child actor to the only pub chef in the country to hold two Michelin stars and how – despite his mother’s greatest efforts – he still fell in with the naughty boys.
André Garrett – Lord Of The Manor
Revered for his Michelin-starred cooking at Galvin at Windows, André Garrett is now heading up the kitchens at luxury country retreat Cliveden House. He tells Rosie Birkett why he made the move, and how he’s bringing some London attitude to the countryside.