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Issue 133

March 2008

ISSN: 1357-1168

Taste
Festivals Back For Another Year

 

 

 

 

Taste of London, in partnership with British Airways, Regent¹s Park, 19 - 22 June

Now enjoying truly World Class status, Taste of London marks the start of the season. It features over 40 of the capital's top restaurants, including Le Gavroche, L'Atelier du Joel Robuchon, Arbutus, Dorchester Grill Room, Le Café Anglais, Tom's Place and Angela Hartnett¹s forthcoming gastropub, York & Albany.

Visitors will also be able to lose themselves among the 100 food and drink stalls, including the delicious magazine Producers Market and enjoy demonstrations and tastings at the Sainsbury's Taste Kitchen. Luxury train operator Orient-Express will be showcasing its fine food and drink offering through a restaurant and dedicated bar.

For the first time, Taste of London will also have an international flavour. Taste of China, sponsored by Amoy and Harbin, will play host to four Chinese restaurants including China Tang, Kai, Snazz Sichuan and Lan, the Philippe Starck designed restaurant in Beijing. Expect to see cooking demonstrations from top Chinese chefs and food experts, tea and Chinese lifestyle talks along with dim sum and noodle demonstrations at the Amoy Theatre.

Taste of Edinburgh, The Meadows, 29 May - 1 June

Taste of Edinburgh will feature some of Scotland's best restaurants and food and drink producers. Meet celebrated chefs Martin Wishart from Restaurant Martin Wishart, Stuart Muir from Forth Floor at Harvey Nichols and watch Scottish Chef of the Year, Andrew Fairlie from Gleneagles, demonstrating his recipes. Plus, enjoy signature dishes from David Bann, The Tower and Duck's at Le Marché Noir. Then shop for produce from the likes of Ashers Bakery and Berry Scrumptious.

Taste of Leeds, Millennium Square, 5-8 June

New for 2008, Taste of Leeds is a four-day celebration bringing together leading restaurants and bars and the best food and drink in the North.

Restaurants already signed up include Harvey Nichols, The Star Inn at Harome, Casa Mia Grande and El Gato Negro and Anthony's Restaurant, whose chef Anthony Flinn learned his craft from Ferran Adrià of famed restaurant El Bulli. Leeds legendary bar scene will be represented as well as serving up champagne and cocktail creations.

Taste of Bath, Royal Victoria Park, 3 6 July

The beautiful surroundings of Royal Victoria Park will host Taste of Bath for the second year. Fifteen of the region's best restaurants will top the

bill, including favourites such as The Bath Priory Hotel & Restaurant, Lucknam Park, Hole in the Wall, the Dower House at the Royal Crescent Hotel and the Olive Tree. New additions for 2008 include Martin Burge of Whatley Manor and the Wheatsheaf at Combe Hay, listed as one of only five 'rising stars' in the country in this year's Michelin Guide. There will also be more than 100 stalls featuring the South West's best produce including Great Western Wine, The Crackling Pig and Cotleigh Brewery.

Taste of Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, 10-13 July

Taste of Birmingham continues to grow with restaurants such as Michelin-starred Simpsons and neighbouring restaurants from Ludlow, often described as a centre for some of the best food and drink in Britain.

Quality food and drink from producers such as Gaymer Cider and Flights Orchard Organics will ensure that Taste of Birmingham is a fabulous day out for all.

 

Taste Festivals are a unique opportunity to be up close and personal with the best restaurants and chefs in the country, reflecting the diversity and talent of each city¹s culinary scene. They're also a chance to discover, experience and buy some of the best food and drink on offer.

 

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Mood Food is published by FSR, London, England © 2008 

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Peter J. Grove
Colleen Grove

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