“Come and eat Ōra King salmon at Pier 24 – it’s the Ōra King Awards,” said Lyn Owen – Ōra King Foodservice Representative, South Island. How could I refuse her invitation! Michael Coughlin, executive chef at Pier 24, is one of Dunedin’s best. The sound of the breakers on St Clair Beach greets you when you park your…[Read more]
Reviews
Hibiscus London – A Fine Dining Lunch
Wednesday 9th July and halfway through my five day stage at Restaurant Ramsay. Unfortunately my lips have to stay sealed due to a confidentiality contract I signed upon arrival in the kitchen. I can however say that I was talking to Clare Smyth during service that evening (you know just casually chatting to Clare Smyth,…[Read more]
Simple Perfection at The Ledbury
On my last weekend in London, I had the pleasure of dining at two Michelin starred restaurant The Ledbury with Owain, part of the Ōra King team here in the UK and his lovely sister Rosa. What a treat! The Ledbury is a very small restaurant, with no bar or lounge, just focusing on the…[Read more]
A Taste of ‘Marcus’ at the Berkeley
The two Michelin starred ‘Marcus’ (formerly Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley) reopened in March 2014 following a stunning refurbishment. You can watch a short video on the refurbishment and reopening of ‘Marcus’ here… I have selected a few of my favourite dishes from the menu at ‘Marcus’, and I was even lucky enough to try some…[Read more]
London’s Local – St John
Sunday 29th June, just gone 3pm. I wanted to go out somewhere for lunch today that served really traditional British food. I asked around a lot to get the locals’ opinion, and the majority of them said the best place to go for tasty, traditional British food is St John, so this is where I went…[Read more]