Guests at the Diamond Jubilee picnic and concert in front of Buckingham Palace on Monday 4 June 2012 will enjoy a special picnic menu designed by Heston Blumenthal, Royal Chef Mark Flanagan and Waitrose. Creations include a modern twist on “coronation chicken” (invented for the queen’s accession in 1952), and a new indulgent fruit pudding timed perfectly for the start of the British strawberry season. Diamond Jubilee Crumble Crunch is a compote made from British strawberries, rose water and elderflower cordial, topped with a marble cream and crumble topping. All these picnic goodies will be washed down with a limited edtion Jubilee champagne donated by Moet & Chandon! Waitrose has…

  What would your mother think if you told her that after a series of anonymous text messages inviting you to a family style dinner with the Godfather you just decided to follow instructions and proceed to a secret address?  The invitation declared “There’s one rule, leave the gun take the cannoli.” Crikey I thought, will this be a memorable Sex and the City style Sydney moment or more like Blighty’s Blind Date? Fortunately I’d already heard good things about one of Sydney’s most innovative young  guerilla dining outfits (headed up by the savvy @msdarlinghurst) and I was suitably delighted to arrive to the warm welcome of a traditional Sicilian…

Given that the Intercontinental hotels brand was born from Pan American World Airways (the famous 20th century airline pioneer world renowned for its exceptional levels of service) perhaps its no surprise that its local ambassador on Macquarie St now offers a tasting room where Sydneysiders can enjoy the delights of a private supper with a twist. For these one-off luxury dining experiences, 20 guests are seated at a long communal table in a private room within the Cafe Opera restaurant and their taste buds transported to the heart of Champagne. The first event (May 16th 2012) features an impressive selection from Champagne Ruinart, the oldest house which first opened its…