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Cookery Classes

Italy – Milan

The Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan (one of the Dorchester Collection of luxury hotels) is launching a four-day Truffle Tasting Package whereby guests can experience a two-hour truffle hunt in the neighbouring Piedmont region; home to the finest Italian truffles. Additionally, guests will also be invited to dine at the Osteria dell’Arco restaurant for […]

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Cookery Classes

France – Lille

Spend a weekend in Lille this autumn and enjoy a cookery lesson / lunch for a mere €17 with the celebrated Atelier des Chefs school. The price includes a 30-minute preparation session and a demonstration with the chef in a professional kitchen; then eat your lunch and a complimentary pudding in the dining room next […]

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Video – Oz Clarke on perfect summer food and wine

The ever-enthusiastic and knowledgable Oz Clarke talks us through some of his current  favourite summer food and wine combinations.

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Culture Wider World

Cape Town and Pretoria

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At The Pass

Famoso – Jasper, Alberta

We were tired after a long, but wonderful coach journey through the Rockies. And hungry too. An early supper was needed, and comfort food was what we had in mind. Wandering down Patricia Street we spotted Famoso – a pizzeria. Perfect! We headed up the stairs into a smallish restaurant with a big pizza oven […]

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Asador Tierra Aranda – Palma, Majorca

A lovely restaurant with patio garden where you can eat when the weather permits which, in the summer, is most of the time. The food is very Spanish but delicately and superbly cooked. Average price of starters €9, Main courses € 17. Everything about this restaurant is excellent, the ambience, the service and the food. Even […]