As the fragrant flowers of the elder tree come into early summer bloom, now is the perfect time for picking and transforming them into a refreshing elderflower cordial. Here is The Good Food Guide’s recipe.
We talk to the chef-patron of The Elderflower restaurant in the New Forest
Teetotallers and designated drivers deserve better than sugary sodas and mass-market drinks when eating out. Happily, a number of restaurants have come up with more creative ways to quench their customers’ thirsts.
This new venture by Robin Read is the best news for Tunbridge Wells. Having spent his early years working for some of the UK’s most electrifying chefs (and the last sixteen as executive chef of the luxury Firmdale Hotel Group), The Counter is the result of Read’s long-held dream to have his own restaurant. It has the makings of a destination – a relaxing neighbourhood restaurant with a big-city attitude.
London-based aficionados of Simon Rogan’s food will be gladdened that Aulis, his Exceptional-rated chef’s table restaurant in Soho, has re-opened. A four-month refurbishment has doubled the floor-space to include a lounge for pre- and post-dinner drinks, and increased the counter seating from eight to twelve. Subtle colours, lighting, and textures ......
