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Food Neighbourhoods 252: Recipe edition, Aman Lakhiani
A recipe by the chef behind Junsei, a yakitori restaurant in London’s Marylebone.
From the Netherlands to London
We speak to the founder of The Seafood Bar, a Dutch hit restaurant concept that’s just opened in London. Also in the programme: the latest food and drink news from Latin America.
Food Neighbourhoods 251: Recipe edition, Bonnie Chung
A delicious tofu recipe by Bonnie Chung, founder of food brand Miso Tasty and author of new book ‘Tofu Tasty’.
How the Mad Foundation changed the world
René Redzepi of Copenhagen restaurant Noma launched the Mad Foundation and Mad Symposium 10 years ago. Also in the programme: Monocle’s new neighbour in London Junsei Yakitori and the week’s food and drink headlines.
Food Neighbourhoods 250: Recipe edition, Emanuel de Sousa
We are off to Porto to hear a recipe for a simple starter from Emanuel de Sousa, owner of restaurant Early and hotel Rosa et Al in the city’s Bombarda arts district.
José Pizarro
London’s pioneer of Spanish cuisine on launching two new restaurants. Plus, how Hong Kong’s hospitality industry has bounced back from the pandemic.
Food Neighbourhoods 249: Recipe edition, Malin de Silva
The head chef of London’s Paradise restaurant picks one of his favourite Sri Lankan recipes.
Back in action
Chef James Knappett on how 15 months of closure shaped his London restaurant Kitchen Table. Plus, why Montevideo is Latin America’s ice-cream hot spot, and Bonnie Chung’s top tips for using tofu at home.
Food Neighbourhoods 248: Recipe edition, Zuza Zak
A Baltic recipe by the author of the new book ‘Amber & Rye: A Baltic Food Journey’.
Rethinking fish
The top Australian chef Josh Niland on how to eat fish without throwing anything away. Plus, the week’s food and drink headlines and Zurich’s new Japanese restaurant Ooki Pavillon.
Food Neighbourhoods 247: Recipe edition, Angelo Sato
A chicken teriyaki recipe by the man behind London’s Humble Chicken restaurant.
Masters of flavour
Three-Michelin-starred chef Dani García’s new London restaurant, plus how the drinks brand Empirical breaks the rules of existing alcohol categories.
Food Neighbourhoods 246: Recipe edition, Olivia Tsakiris
A recipe for an easy Greek starter, which is sure to impress your dinner guests.
London’s new openings
We head to Humble Chicken, a new take on the traditional Japanese yakitori bar in Soho, and meet the team behind Kudu Grill, which is bringing South African braai to southeast London. Plus: we find out more about a family…
Food Neighbourhoods 245: Recipe edition, Vanessa Bolosier
A delicious Caribbean Creole dessert recipe from the author of new cookbook ‘Sunshine Kitchen’.
