Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at, Swadish in Glasgow’s Merchant City is an absolute joy. Its bright modern interior matches a fantastic menu and the staff were exactly as attentive as you would wish. Not too much, and not too little, attention. It was summer…
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This is the second time I have eaten at the Blue Tiffin restaurant in Oldham and both times I have enjoyed it! A work colleague recommended the restaurant to me as they visit almost weekly with their family. When we (my friend and I) arrived I was pleasantly surprised by the decor, definitely a step…
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The longlist for this year’s Asian Curry Awards has been revealed, along with the announcement of the creation of an inaugural Pat Chapman Memorial Award, to honour its long-time chairman of judges, who died in July. A record number of nominees will now be whittled down by online public vote – before visiting judges determine the eventual winners – who will be honoured at a glitter awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House on 20th November, sponsored by Just Eat. Spice lovers can vote for their favourite Asian restaurants and takeaways via www.asiancurryawards.com. With restaurateurs facing a ‘quadruple whammy’ of rising food prices, increased energy costs, staff shortages and customers experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, Yawar Khan,…
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It’s actually in Netherthong before anyone complains, but anyway here’s what our editor thought when he visited recently… Sweet Chillies is a great little restaurant that shares it’s home with the local pub (The Clothier Arms) in the picturesque village of Netherthong above Holmfirth. There’s nothing fancy about it and…
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Students who believe they have the talent and ambition to prove their mettle in the world of Asian cuisine can now submit their entries to Zest Quest Asia 2023. Founders Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala have announced the official launch of their annual ground-breaking competition, first created in 2013 with the…
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Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo makes its much-anticipated return to London’s ExCeL on 19th & 20th October, forming THE ultimate event to help you boost your profits, build your brand and grow your business. The demand for takeaway has never been so huge, and the value of foodservice delivery is…
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I have tasted Bombay Bicycle and have to say I rather liked it so I’m thinking I will like the new version when it comes along. I’ve not received the taster sample yet as it won’t be out for a few more weeks, but when I do I will let…
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Tickets have gone on sale for the 8th Zest Quest Asia Gala Dinner and Awards Night to be held on Friday, 8th April 2022 at the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (Hilton T5). Food and drink broadcaster Nigel Barden will emcee the evening. The event will cap a 5-month…
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It’s always exciting to hear about a new range of beers and we’ll be tasting this new range from the collab between Tony and Fierce Beer in the near future. A beer infused with cardamom has got to be investigated to see how that works! We will let you know…
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Cyrus Todiwala, chef owner of Café Spice Namaste in Royal Albert Wharf and co-founder of Zest Quest Asia, the student culinary competition, is delighted to announce Emily Simkins as the overall winner of the Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge. Emily, a Level 2 catering and hospitality student at…
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Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala announce Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge Finalists Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala are proud to announce the three finalists who will go forward to the cook-offs of the Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge, the latest on-line spinoff of their popular student culinary competition, Zest Quest Asia. Alfie Joe Alsop of Cambridge Regional College, Matas Gestautas of New City College (Redbridge Campus) and Emily Simkins of North Hertfordshire College were picked from a field of over twenty students, each having submitted a recipe for an Asian-inspired dish that can be part-cooked in a Panasonic professional combination microwave oven. Both Alfie and Matas looked to…
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Marking the end of National Curry Week (4th – 10th October), the longlist for this year’s Asian Curry Awards, being held at London’s Grosvenor House on 21st November, has been revealed. A record number of nominees will now be whittled down by online public vote, before visiting judges determine the eventual winners. The event, organised by…
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