The neon sign of Kapara welcomes you to “A Tel Aviv fantasy”, in much the same font as one used to see outside less salubrious doors also promising a “fantasy” experience. This is Soho so the choice of font is likely to have been intentional but the culinary fantasy promised at Eran Tibi’s (of Bala …
The Black Cow Restaurant, London
We love Middle Eastern food and have been regulars at Machneyuda group’s London outposts (including Coal Office in King’s Cross and Palomar in Soho) since well before the pandemic. We were even known to pop down to Kings Cross for a cheeky Coal Office takeaway in the deepest, darkest days of lockdown, so it’s hardly surprising that we fell …
Thai Beef Salad
One of Drew’s favourite main meal salads is a Thai Beef Salad (closely followed by Duck & Watermelon Salad). This zingy, fresh mint and coriander salad with moorish strips of beef is a fantastic summer dish and after years of testing recipes, we think we’ve found the perfect one.
Rhodes, Greece, Restaurant Review
For anyone staying on the Ialysos Avenue ‘hotel strip’ to the north of the island, about 2.5 miles from Rhodes medieval Old Town, we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite restaurants.
Marco Polo Restaurant, Rhodes, Greece
The Marco Polo restaurant, located in the Turkish Quarter of Rhodes medieval Old Town, is part of a small family run hotel (Marco Polo Mansion). We had heard it wasn’t the easiest to find, and we can vouch for that – we walked past the door a couple of times as our phone navigation was jumping …
Alan Geaam Restaurant, Paris
There’s been a lot written about Alan Geaam’s journey to Michelin star acclaim; he learnt cooking by watching his mother whilst growing up in war-torn Lebanon, moved to Paris at the age of 24 with no qualifications or grasp of the French language, taking inspiration from French culinary magazines he read as a teenager, with …
Croatia Yatching, Dalmatian Coast
It’s widely said that the best way to explore the islands of Croatia is to sail around them and we couldn’t agree more. There’s nothing quite like island hopping; exploring towns and coastal villages, stopping at isolated coves for a refreshing dip in turquoise waters, preparing leisurely onboard meals using fresh produce collected at your …
Chicken Fricassee with Pesto and Sun-Blushed Tomatoes
Looking for a delicious, easy, one-pot chicken dish packed with flavour? Then you can’t go wrong with this modern Chicken Fricassee recipe by Anna Haugh. Currently top of our favourite recipe list, we licked our plates clean! Serves 2
Madeira Restaurant Review
With over 1,000 restaurants in Madeira’s capital city Funchal you will definitely be spoilt for choice; from modern and sophisticated eateries offering international cuisine, to locally-sourced fresh seafood, meat and seasonal produce served up in traditional tavernas, whatever your craving you will find it when visiting this culinary city. We recommend reading TripAdvisor for the …
Reid’s Palace Hotel, Madeira
What an unsettling couple of years it has been with the onslaught of the global COVID-19 pandemic. With many lives and businesses affected, if there is a silver lining, it’s given us all a chance to reboot and come together. So without further ado Planet Elldrew have dusted off their keyboard to bring you our …