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The Menu - latest episodes
René Redzepi and Noma 2.0
René Redzepi on how he reinvented Copenhagen’s Noma restaurant – and how he updated everything for Noma 2.0. Also in the programme: why one South Tyrolean entrepreneur’s apple juice is receiving praise across Europe.
Food Neighbourhoods 312: Kevin Wong
Kevin Wong of Singapore's Seroja restaurant shares one of his favourite Malaysian recipes.
The revival of roadside motels and a new wave of Brazilian cooking
We are in Canada to see how roadside motels are becoming destinations in their own right. Also in the programme: how chef Rafael Cagali is pioneering Brazilian cuisine in Europe.
Food Neighbourhoods 311: Recipe edition, Alice Zaslavsky
Cookbook author and broadcaster Alice Zaslavsky shares a recipe for an easy and tasty pasta dish.
Hoppers and Essencia do Vinho
What makes Hoppers restaurants one of the biggest successes that London has seen in recent years? Plus: the most interesting bottles and producers at Essencia do Vinho in Lisbon, one of Portugal’s leading wine fairs.
Food Neighbourhoods 310: Recipe edition, Zuza Zak
A simple recipe for mini-dumplings by the author of new cookbook ‘Pierogi’.
What makes a hotel of the future?
The biggest discussion topics from The Hive, a two-day meeting of hoteliers from across Europe, plus the week’s top food and drink headlines.
Food Neighbourhoods 309: Recipe edition, Melissa Thompson
The author of the new cookbook ‘Motherland’ shares a light and easy recipe made from simple ingredients.
Samyukta Nair and Deni Srdoc
We meet two influential figures in the hospitality industry: Samyukta Nair, who has launched a number of successful restaurants in London’s Mayfair, and Deni Srdoc, who has been working to make the Croatian city of Rijeka…
Food Neighbourhoods 308: Recipe edition, Karan Gokani
A standout recipe by the co-founder and creative director of Hoppers restaurants in London.
The joy of better cooking
Broadcaster and author Alice Zaslavsky on the tricks that make cooking easier – and the food tastier. We also meet one of Portugal’s most innovative wine-makers and visit Finnish Lapland where a new generation of chefs is…
Food Neighbourhoods 307: Oded Oren
An easy harissa recipe by the Israeli chef behind London’s Oren restaurant.
Oded Oren and Zuza Zak
How Israeli chef Oded Oren created one of London’s most beloved restaurants. Plus: why there’s more variety to pierogi than you might think.
Food Neighbourhoods 306: Recipe edition, Maori Murota
The author of ‘Japanese Home Cooking’ shares a recipe made with fresh ingredients.
Salone del Gusto
The return of one of the world’s pre-eminent food fairs, controversy over increasing baguette prices in France and a new app connecting customers and local food producers.
