Taste of London - Exotic Eating From Around the World
Taste of London - Exotic Eating From Around the World
LONDON, June 26, 2012-
London is cosmopolitan in all ways, especially in its varied cuisine. This summer, an
upcoming food fair shows off the capital’s culinary range -
and its international influences.
Taste of London kicks off on June 21 and runs until June 24 in Regent’s Park. Some 40
restaurants will set up stalls and serve delicious food from Asian, South American and
Europe.
If your curiosity is awakened by trying the dishes of exotic nations, then maybe this
event will lead to a visit to foodie destinations like Paris or even inspire cheap
holidays to Greece [http://www.thomascook.com/lp/1x6-en6um5/holidays-greece ] and other
countries known for their good grub.
Start as you mean to go on
Starters are a highlight of Taste of London - and the many variations on offer reveal
how different countries approach the mouth-watering beginning to a meal. You’ll be able to
tuck into starters from celebrity restaurants such as Rhodes 24 (Gary Rhodes) and Barbecoa
(Jamie Oliver and Adam Perry Lang). There’ll be Michelin-starred fare and starters from
across the world to choose from.
If you’re sampling the different Italian starters on offer before a trip there, then a
straightforward bruschetta may appeal. Or you could instead tuck into Greek meze if you’re
heading to Kos [http://www.thomascook.com/lp/1x6-enpwg1/holidays-kos-city ] or Dalaman
[http://www.thomascook.com/lp/1x6-enfrag/holidays-dalaman ]. These small plates of tasty
snacks can include zucchini strips, olive tapenade and stuffed peppers.
Make a meal of it
Experimenting with different flavours and ingredients will be easy at Taste of London,
as they’ll be so much to choose from. You could take the same experimental attitude with
you if you’re planning a cheap break abroad. But where do you start with so much
available? On Paris breaks you could tuck into duck dishes like confit de canard or
beef-based stews such as pot au feu. While on Greece and Kefalonia holidays
[http://www.thomascook.com/lp/1x6-eodids/holidays-kefalonia ] you could start with
traditional meals like mousakka and souvlaki (kebabs) then try other dishes, like
artichoke-stuffed squid.
Sweeten up
As with Taste for London, holidays are for indulgence. Wherever you decide to go,
there’s sure to be a tasty sweet to round off your meal. French treats are many and you
can pick from a range of traditional pastries and cakes, including gateau au noix, which
is made from walnuts. Italian tiramisu and torta della nonna - a nut-based custard pie -
are treats you must try. If in Greece, then go for baked stuffed apples drenched in syrup
and pastry rolls filled with custard and cream.
Remember also to try local wines and beverages and look out for those that have been
made in the region you’re visiting. For example, Kefalonia has its own wine called
robolla, which has been produced on the island since the Stone Age.
Source: Thomas Cook
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