Out with the bread basket – in with the bread course. That’s right – restaurants from the Michelin star anointed ones to everyday restaurants are adding bread courses to their menus. And why not – bread is considered the closest thing to the perfect food. Who does not like that fabulous taste of fresh bread…

Finally. African art is being recognized. Collectors, museums, are starting to buy African art. It is on the same trajectory as Mexican art once was. Mexican art used to be heavily influenced by European art, Mexican artists spending time in Europe, studying European art and then applying the insights and knowledge to their own art…

Master Sushi Chef Suzuki is the boss when you eat at his New York restaurant Icca. But you have wait months to eat there, reservations are hard to come by and when you get one of those much-coveted reservations you will be be served an Omakase meal, chef decides the food he will serve you.…

Creative, innovative, endless, variations. Designer ice cubes are a hot trend. There are companies that do nothing but come up with creative designer ice cubes. Customers are bars, corporations, wedding planners, caterers – all determined to ensure their drinks stand out. Designer ice cubes started on TikTok, the fastest growing social media site in the…

Tasting Notes This dinner is for two people. Combine luscious, rich – lots of butter, cheese – pan-fried polenta, with slices of beefsteak tomatoes, crunchy toast, creamy eggs, and, bingo, enjoy a great dinner. What You Need 1 cup polenta. 4 cups of water. 1 cup grated Reggiano-Parmigiano cheese. 4 tablespoons butter. 1 tablespoon olive…

We got up super early – 2 a.m. Got ready, had a small bite to eat, hopped into taxi; on our way to see the world’s largest fish market – Tsukiji. Even though Tokyo streets were deserted this time of the morning, it took 45 minutes to get there. Once there it was a two-hour…

Tasting Notes A simple, easy-peasy dish that serves 2. It is rich, hearty, satisfying, the peppers adding crunch. Equipment 1 large frying pan. What You Need 2 stalks celery. 1 regular-sized onion. 10 slices pancetta – it’s Italian salt-cured pork belly, and is a flavour bomb for many dishes. 6 cherry tomatoes. Salt and pepper.…