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The Menu - latest episodes
Traditions with future
We head to southern Ireland to learn about some old methods for smoking fish that are winning over new fans. We also take a look at Italy’s wine industry and how UK embassies are finding soft power through food.
Food Neighbourhoods 285: Recipe edition, Helen Graham
A meat-free recipe by the executive chef of London's Bubala restaurant.
Assaf Granit and the Dusty Knuckle
Israeli top chef and restaurateur Assaf Granit talks about how he created his successful restaurant empire. Max Tobias, founder of London’s Dusty Knuckle bakery, talks us through his business that supplies sourdough to many…
Food Neighbourhoods 284: Recipe edition, Tommy Myllymäki
A recipe by the founder of Michelin-starred restaurant Aira in Stockholm.
Nuno Mendes and Lisboeta
Top Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes on his new London restaurant Lisboeta and why the feeling of community should play a bigger role in the hospitality industry. Also in the programme: new trends and roasts at the Helsinki…
Food Neighbourhoods 283: Recipe edition, Simon Shand
The head chef of London’s Leroy restaurant on a fresh spring starter made with seasonal British ingredients.
Santiago Lastra and Paul Feig
Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your…
Food Neighbourhoods 282: Recipe edition, Cyril Lignac
A soufflé recipe courtesy of the talented French chef.
Nancy Silverton
Nancy Silverton, one of the most successful chefs, restaurateurs and authors in the US, offers her take on great hospitality. Also on the programme: an artisan food market in Barcelona that’s enjoying a post-pandemic bounce…
Food Neighbourhoods 281: Recipe edition, Nancy Silverton
A super-easy recipe by Nancy Silverton, one of California’s best-known chefs, authors and restaurateurs.
Slow Wine Fair
We visit Bologna’s inaugural Slow Wine Fair, hear from Oslo’s culinary mastermind Esben Holmboe Bang and leaf through ‘Serviette’, a new magazine celebrating the best in food and drink.
Food Neighbourhoods 280: Recipe edition, Julie Kleeman and Yeshi Jampa
A dish suggestion by two pioneers of Tibetan food in the UK.
‘Nistisima’
Vegan recipes from the Mediterranean, a Spanish company that’s breaking records with its paella technique and a roundup of the biggest discussion topics at this year’s Pitti Taste food and drinks fair in Florence.
Food Neighbourhoods 279: Recipe edition, Alex Hely-Hutchinson
A different take on a classic breakfast staple by the founder of London’s 26 Grains restaurants.
Coachbuilt
Racing driver Jenson Button’s foray in the spirits business, plus Icelandic chef and cookbook author Solla Eiríksdóttir on the evolution of vegan food and why the future looks promising.
