Johanna Derry
Contributor
The Last Bite: A Crash Course in Pâtisserie with One of London's Wisest Shops
This might be a 146-year-old pastry shop, but the goods inside certainly aren't.
This Indian Restaurant Has a Whole Kitchen Just for Naan Bread
At Baluchi in London, chef Arup Kumar Dasgupta has dedicated an entire kitchen and wine-pairing menu to rotis, parathas, kulchas, and other tandoor-baked Indian breads.
This Chinese New Year Feast Is ‘Fusion Food’ Like You’ve Never Seen Before
When Zijun Meng and Ana Gonçalves of London Asian restaurant Ta Ta Eatery invited Portuguese, Canadian, and Hong Kong-based chefs to ring in the Year of the Rooster, it resulted in an eclectic nine-course banquet.
The Last Bite: London's Oldest Whisky Shop Won't Let Soho Die
Welcome back to The Last Bite, our column on the survival of traditional food establishments. Today, we visit Milroy’s, a whisky shop that has operated in Soho since 1964—and intends to do so for many years to come.
If You Like Negronis, You’ll Love This Forgotten Italian Aperitif
Campari, Aperol, and vermouth may be the three cornerstones of Italian cocktails, but one drinks specialist wants to add rosolio—a 19th century liqueur from Turin—to the list.
This Chef Wants You to Come to Ibiza for Cauliflower, Not Clubbing
“Everyone’s like, ‘Yeah, let’s go raving’ or whatever. I don’t even notice the clubs.”
This Palestinian Chef Puts Pita Before Politics
“People often ask me what ‘Palestinian food’ is. I say, 'This is what my grandmother cooked before she knew there was another country other than where she lived.' She taught my mum. My mum taught me. That’s it.”
5 Easy Tips for Making the Best Cheeseboard of Your Life
Take five minutes to learn everything you need to know about building the greatest cheeseboard. You deserve it.
At This Fake Ski Chalet, You Can Eat Fondue without Setting Foot on the Slopes
Jimmy Garcia is catering for those who love après-ski—but not so much the actual skiing—by recreating an Alpine lodge above a pub in South London.
This Chef Tried to Recreate the Outrageous Dinner from 'Babette’s Feast'
Set in 19th century Denmark, Babette’s Feast centres on an extravagant village feast of turtle soup, quail, cheese, and wine. Chef Oliver Rowe took on the challenge of cooking it in 2016 London.
The 30-Year Quest to Recreate James Bond’s Original Vesper Martini
“It’s remarkable that the Vesper has become so indelibly linked with our hero. Especially when you consider that for more than half of the drink’s lifetime, it has been nigh on impossible to make."
The Vegan Philly Cheesesteak Might Be Better Than the Real Thing
Philadelphia’s favourite filthy comfort food—beefsteak loaded onto a bread roll and served with oozy cheese—is in its very essence the antithesis of vegan eating. Or so I thought.