The Menu
Interviews with top chefs, food innovators, and producers. Discover ingredients, trends, and stories shaping the world of food and drink.
Latest Episodes
Food Neighbourhoods 239: Recipe edition, Chris McDade
The man behind Brooklyn’s Popina shares one of his favourite recipes with us.
The rise of English bubbly
The success story of English sparkling wine: we set out to discover what has made English bubbly so much better and popular in the last decade, and what the future holds. And of course, we offer some top recommendations too.
Food Neighbourhoods 238: Recipe edition, Ed Smith
A simple yet delicious recipe by the author of new cookbook ‘Crave’.
Where next for cheese?
How cultural differences shape styles of cheese in different parts of Europe, why American cheese deserves much more attention, and what the future holds for dairy.
Food Neighbourhoods 237: Recipe edition, Maxim Schulte
The man behind London’s Kol Mezcaleria shares one of his favourite cocktail recipes.
In high spirits
Drinks special. We speak to the CEO of a Venezuelan distillery making rum in an unexpected way. Plus: why one of Europe’s top destinations for great mezcal is in London.
Food Neighbourhoods 236: Recipe edition, Elizabeth Haigh
An easy Singaporean dish by the author of a new cookbook, ‘Makan’.
London awakens
New hospitality businesses are opening across the city after the recent easing of coronavirus restrictions in England. We visit two of the most exciting new launches: Eataly and Cafe Bao.
Food Neighbourhoods 235: Recipe edition, Roberta Hall
A modern take on an often-overlooked British breakfast dish by the head chef and owner of The Little Chartroom restaurant in Edinburgh.
Books that help in the kitchen
Molly Baz’s tips to make you more efficient and less stressed in the kitchen, Elizabeth Haigh’s Singaporean recipes, plus the week’s food and drink headlines.
