With the COVID-19 lock-down, if you have just lost your job, or have to work at home, you will have time to brush up on your culinary skills. Luckily, basic family cooking is not rocket science, unless of course you want to delve into the intricacies of pastry, confectionary and complicated desserts. Also, the cheapest […]
The rise of social media and reviewing platforms has complicated the way restaurants are marketed and reviewed. If diners have had one too many drinks, they go home and might be feeling emboldened to start typing on one of the platforms such as Zomato, Yelp, Michelin or TripAdvisor. And the better the restaurant is rated […]
Several months ago a French chef, Marc Veyrat of La Maison des Bois, France, stated that he wanted to give back his two Michelin stars. His restaurant was demoted from three stars to two, and Michelin was reluctant to comply with his wishes. Veyrat voiced his opinion against their decision and was sceptical about the […]