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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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