Divine dining at gin gin
Six months into their New Regent Street home and gin gin’s offering is more refined than ever, as its understated, approachable, and seasonal menus deliver a complete experience for diners. Whether it’s long lunching with friends, a cosy date night or a more dressed up affair, gin gin’s relaxed and inviting setting […]
Trust the chefs: The Monday Room
As plate after plate of beautifully presented contemporary fine dining dishes arrive at your table at The Monday Room, it becomes quite clear you can indeed trust the chefs. Or, more specifically, you can trust Eeva Torvinen and Annika Kiviniemi, the Finnish chefs behind the restaurant’s exquisite social dining offering. Owner Joel Christian says […]
Vibrancy in Ashburton: Formosa
Ashburton’s vibrant and delicious Asian Fusion restaurant Formosa is the brainchild of husband and wife team Chef Dondon Chen and Creative Designer Amber Huang. With no business experience – but armed with enthusiasm, a lot of inspiration and a passion for food and culture, Formosa will celebrate its third year this November with […]
Nadia Lim gets vegeful
She is proudly an omnivore but Nadia Lim isn’t afraid to make veges the star of the show. We catch up with the culinary mastermind about how good old veges have given her a hit of inspiration in the kitchen. You’ve just launched My Plant-based Bag, a limited-edition meal delivery kit packed […]
Donna Hay: Simple made special
Donna Hay has always enjoyed cooking, with a grandma and mum who were happy to let her loose in the kitchen from a young age. I am so incredibly fortunate to have been able to turn my childhood hobby into a lifelong career,” she says. When we catch up it’s the eve of […]
Bespoke Eats: The Bespoke Chef
Does the idea of having someone else do all the cooking and cleaning up for your next dinner party appeal to you? Would you prefer to relax and have quality time with your friends and family instead of being stuck in the kitchen away from all the action? For many the answers would be a […]
Work your culinary magic: How the The International Culinary Studio is helping people of all ages further their passion for cuisine
The International Culinary Studio is marching to the beat of its own delicious drum, no cliché concepts here! In fact, this revolutionary innovation – an online culinary school and chef courses – has been touted as a world first. From helping aspiring chefs to chase their dreams and fulfil their potential by becoming qualified in […]