In 1815, the Prince of Saxe Coburg Hotel in London opened its doors in Charles Street, Mayfair. It was originally a pair of Georgian houses. In 1917, during the First World War, the decision was made to change the name to the less-German “Connaught”; the tag chosen was taken from the title of Queen Victoria’s … Read more
As always, taste is subjective. 10. Francis West Spanner crab with chraime at Francis West in Hong Kong. Photo: Francis West The second branch is geared more towards the flavours of the Maghreb – a region of North Africa that takes in Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Morocco – with stellar dishes including crab challah toast … Read more
Cathy Khalil recently tipped five bucks on an $18 box of doughnuts at one Ottawa store — and says she has no regrets. “I think when people see [the options on the debit machine] they feel obligated, sometimes, to tip,” Khalil said. “[But] I’m not tipping for the sake of tipping. I’m tipping because I want … Read more
Bollywood star Mouni Roy’s culinary venture, Badmaash, expands into the lively Kamala Mills area. With the restaurant’s soaring popularity and commitment to exceptional dining experiences, Badmaash now stands at 6 outlets across Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata. EXCLUSIVE: Mouni Roy’s culinary venture Badmaash expands to Lower Parel in Mumbai While commenting on this expansion, Mouni Roy … Read more
“Whenever royalty visits, stringent security measures are implemented, including thorough searches of the entire building,” says Bonnae Gokson, the founder of Sevva, a restaurant and bar that has been an icon of Hong Kong’s Central business district since 2008. That’s standard protocol really, when guests coming through might include not only aristocrats but heads of … Read more
But those restaurants all serve Indian menus. The food of the Philippines is new territory for them. Naks’ Soup No. 5 is made with bull’s penis and testicles. Photo: Naks / Paul McDonough And at Naks, many of chef Eric Valdez’s dishes require ingredients few restaurants dare to use, much less display on their bill … Read more
