Overview

Taste

Portrait of Simon Levy pouring oil on a dish created in his restaurant Hali

Art on a plate with Chef Simon Levy

Simon Levy began his culinary journey at the age of 13. Here we meet the chef himself to talk about his move to Christchurch in New Zealand and to hear what truly inspires him.

Clare Smyth cooking on Gaggenau appliances at her London home

The centre of attention

Clare Smyth stands apart in a rarefied field of chefs: her restaurant Core was awarded three Michelin stars in 2021, making Clare the only female British chef to ever achieve this accolade.

High-tech meets tradition: wine trading company Unger Weine

In a picturesque Alpine building, Unger Weine welcomes its customers. But underground …

Chianti classic: Antinori family

The Antinori family have been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries

Focus on steam: Marc Haeberlin

Marc Haeberlin is a head chef at one of the oldest Michelin-star restaurants in the world

Chef: Nils Henkel

German chef, Nils Henkel, strives for culinary perfection. His passion for fresh ingredients and penchant for flora makes his dishes...

Jerusalem: bringing people together through food

The ancient city of Jerusalem is a synthesis of many different cultures, traditions and religions. Food is the undercurrent to...

Frozen in time: arresting photos from Studio Appétit

Crisp and arresting, Studio Appétit have created a series of frozen food images that fuse gastronomy with art.

The future of truffle: what can we do to protect this prestigious ingredient

The Black Truffle is a prestigious ingredient. Hailing from the French/Italian border, the future of the wild truffle is questionable.

Georgia USA: the latest accredited wine region

Georgia, USA has become a certified wine region. It may not be as popular as its California counterpart, but its...

Brecon Beacons: raising pigs in their natural environment

Lauren and Kyle gave up their London life for the Welsh Brecon Beacons. Here, they raise three species of rare...

Of the vine: Gaggenau Sommelier Awards 2018 winner announced

From Sweden to France, the UK and beyond, the finalists in Gaggenau’s Sommelier Awards are taking the appreciation of wine...

Gaggenau Sommelier Awards 2018: meet the finalists

Next month, Beijing will play host to the third Gaggenau Sommelier Awards. Here, we interview the finalists.

Sea to surface: the Californian chef bringing algae to fine dining

Justin Cogley likes to go on coastal runs near his home in Carmel. Not only do they keep him fit...

Northern star: how one chef put the Faroe Islands on the world’s culinary map

Chef Poul Andrias Ziska tells us how tradition meets innovation in his cooking and why sea-breeze fermentation is something we...

Find a cure: meet the man behind London’s best smoked salmon

From an unremarkable railway arch in Hackney, Max Bergius is reviving London’s great smokehouse traditions

From Copenhagen to the world: meet Denmark’s most exciting chef

Danish chef Jakob Mielcke combines local produce with a global outlook at his restaurant in Copenhagen