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British Tourism Week
It’s British Tourism Week! From the 12th-18th March 2007 a series of inter-related events will raise national awareness of the size, value and importance of Britain’s massive 74 billion visitor economy. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is Patron to the week-long programme
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Feel the Wuv with W Hotels
Book a ‘Feel the Wuv’ package with W Hotels before 5th August 2007 and you’ll get a bottle of bubbly and a box of Vosges Haut-Chocolat “Exotic Caramel Collection”. You can also get a little “wuv” with a Jimmyjane “Wink” blindfold, a 20% d
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Geneva Chocolate Festival
On 17th March 2007 the town of Versoix will host a chocolate fair to honour the know-how of the Swiss chocolate-makers. Under a heated tent visitors will be able to discover, taste, buy and even make chocolate on various stands at the Festival du Chocolat (or Geneva Chocolate Festival as it
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Chodorow presses on, despite spat with New York Times
Jeffrey Chodorow‘s new London restaurant called Suka opens at the Sanderson Hotel today, replacing Alain Ducasse’s Spoon restaurant. Chodorow has had no end of media attention of late, having been heavily criticised by Frank Bruni in the New York Times. His response? A full-pag
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The Burgundy Dinner at The Ritz, London
To compliment a selection of superb Burgundy wines especially chosen by Ritz Sommelier Bruno Murciano, a special menu for this fabulous dinner on the 21st March 2007 has been created by Executive Chef John Williams. Savour a Terrine of Bresse Chicken and Foie Gras, Fricassee of Scallop and L
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$1000 pizzas
Pizza is one of things that you normally associate with being inexpensive, but that’s not necessarily the case at Nino’s Bellissima Pizza on Second Avenue, New York (near 47th Street). The restaurant is laying claim to the title of ‘world’s most expensive pizza’
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Grand opening of the new wine cellars in the Palais Coburg, Vienna
Tomorrow will see the grand opening of the wine cellars at the Palais Coburg in Vienna. Guest wine experts Michael Broadbent MW and Jancis Robinson MW will be in attendance under the patronage of René Gabriel, editor of WeinWisser and Bordeaux Total. The cellars hold in the region of
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Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival commences tomorrow. This year’s theme will be “Australian Wine: A World of Difference” and will be sponsored by Wine Australia. Over 100 different grape varieties are grown in Australia and it is hoped that the festival wi
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Wear Valley Food Festival 2007
The 4th Wear Valley Food Festival promises to be a bigger and better event than ever before. Held at Auckland Castle in the north-east of England, the event celebrates local produce and crafts through an exciting and diverse programme. In addition arts and craft stalls, there is a farmers&
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John Williams' Masterclass
On 21st April 2007 there will be a rare chance to see a master at work! Just eight privileged guests will join John Williams in the kitchens of The Ritz to witness the creation of a spectacular five course dinner, and then retire to one of the magnificent new banquet rooms in William Kent Ho
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The art of Vietnamese cooking
Join Echo Palm Beach for their final interactive evening of the season – ‘the art of Vietnamese cooking’ – where their most popular dishes will be prepared before your eyes. A demo and dinner starts at 6.30pm on 11th April 2007 in the Far East Room. The four-course di
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Sofitel Earth Day organic menus
Inspired by Earth Day, Sofitel is extending a special organic menu in each of its North American properties throughout the month of April. The Accor hotels brand is donating 10% of the proceeds from the select food and beverage offerings to the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief o
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Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2007
I’m pleased to learn that a vessel that I did voluntary work on back in my school days has received the award for the UK’s best large tourist attraction. Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol picked up the accolade at the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence
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Vegetarian cuisine in Dubai
Madinat Jumeirah has launched Magnolia – Dubai’s first ever, fine-dining restaurant specialising in vegetarian cuisine. Officially opening its doors this month, Magnolia restaurant is dedicated to using organic, vegetarian ingredients to offer a unique and healthy dining alternat
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Dine & Unwind in Whistler
Whistler’s extremely popular Dine & Unwind program, presented by Visa, returns this May through to the end of June, offering more delectable deals at a wide range of restaurants and spas. Some of the restaurants participating in the Dine & Unwind program include, Araxi, Bavar
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Dubai
In the award winning new cookbook Dubai – New Arabian Cuisine, four chefs from the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai have created an innovative gastronomic genre – also known as ‘haute’ Arabian cuisine – that bridges the culinary arts of Arabia and Europe to produce a cui
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Pay homage to Dom Perignon's latest vintage
Dom Perignon is synonymous with luxury and extravagance and is the prestige cuvée of the famous Moet et Chandon Champagne house. But, did you know that the name itself originates from a 17th century monk, Pierre Perignon who is regarded as the earliest developer of sparkling wines by
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Royal tea at the Principe
Milan can get rather hectic: there’s the shopping, the sightseeing, and of course more shopping. An accumulation that can leave you feeling depleted. The perfect pick-me-up? Afternoon Tea with the Principe, a chance to unwind with one of the hotel’s dizzying arrays of flavourful
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Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival
The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival is held at Lake Skinner every year on the first weekend of June. There is an admission fee to the festival which includes the entertainment.
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Scottish seafood night at The Linen Room, Dumfries
Next week you can sample the best of Scottish cuisine at the only fine dining experience in Dumfries. On 7th June 2007, The Linen Room is holding a Scottish seafood night. This promises to be an enjoyable evening out at a restaurant hotly tipped to receive a second Michelin star in 2008. (I
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