Dining

Plate scraping heights
Never heard of a Falsche Prinzregententorte? Chef Otto Koch, from one Michelin-starred Restaurant 181 at the Olympic Tower in Munich, Germany, will not only explain his spin on the buttercream layered torte, he’ll personally make and serve you one at The Gourmet Towers of the World gala dinner in Equinox Restaurant on 16 and 18…
The thin red line
Considered to be the caviar of the spice rack, aromatic saffron threads can awaken a staid dish, impart Mediterranean warmth to savouries, and make curious combinations with desserts.
The future of gastronomy
This year’s Madrid Fusion, themed around The Earth−Our Pantry, was a whirlwind succession of concept-packed talks, cutting edge videos, and heuristic chef demonstrations, and the adrenaline was no doubt pumped up by a stellar lineup which included Heston Blumenthal, Juan Mari and Elena Arzak, Paco Roncero, Triogros brothers, Andoni Luis Aduriz and Rasmus Kofoed.
In a class of its own
Tenderly nurtured in the Alpes Cote Azur of Vaucluse in Provence, the Robert Blanc white asparagus on show at Raffles Grill is served with lemon mousseline and Perigord winter black truffle vinaigrette to draw out its refined nuances.
Of yuzu & udon
Triple Three presents the best of the Kochi and Kagawa prefectures, with dishes made from specially sourced ingredients, flown in fresh from the island of Shikoku.
Going viet
Her cooking classes have been reckoned by Lonely Planet as one of the best in Vietnam, so now’s the time to glean some culinary tips from master chef, Trinh Diem Vy, who is serving as a guest chef at The Garden till 12 February.

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