The model I tested was the Classic Ikon 17cm. It costs around €90. The Santoku is a multi-purpose knife, developed by Japanese cutlers but using Western blade technology, i.e. double-edged. It can be used for chopping, slicing and dicing most foods (keep it away from bones, though, as the blade is quite thin-edged). The broad blade allows you ...
Books & EquipmentI was privileged to grow up in Manchester where my father managed The Free Trade Hall, in those days the city’s premier venue for music concerts and other events. I’m probably the only person who has seen Kathleen Ferrier, Pablo Casals, Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan (the ‘Judas’ concert) and The Sex Pistols, all live! Well, ...
BLOGSome years ago I lost my senses, opened a small café-cum-restaurant and went cheffing for a living. I never made any money but the experience has proved useful enough in my present role as restaurateurs know I’ve been there and, on those rare occasions when I do put the boot in, it’s not for ...
Restaurant ReviewsThe only table we could have was was for 6.30. We hit Ranelagh at 6.15 and because trudging up-and-down in the prevailing deluge held no charm for us we went straight to the restaurant. The front door was locked. Through the rain coursing down the window we glimpsed the man himself. He appeared to be ...
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