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Pride of place

New Zealand may be getting ready to shine on the world stage as it hosts the 2011 Rugby World Cup, but with a slew of food and wine experiences in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay, it already has the makings of a glorious gourmet retreat.

Victorian tipples

London’s The Worship Street Whistling Shop pays homage to the city’s popular gin culture of the 1820s, reinventing cocktails from that era.

Grape reinvention

Having had success with French varietals, Sicily-based winemaker, Alessio Planeta, is revisiting the island’s vino past by focusing on native grapes and even reviving Julius Caesar’s favourite quaff.

A French update

Guy Savoy has been kept busy, what with picking out new art pieces and devising a new summer menu for his restaurant in Singapore, and a location change for his Paris flagship.

Rediscovering age-old flavours

Phuket Old Town is home to a different brand of Baba cuisine, one underscored by an inimitable blend of Hokkien and Thai flavours.

10th time’s the charm

Jamie Olivier’s culinary team from socially conscious restaurant Fifteen in London, which includes executive head chef Andrew Parkinson, senior sous chef Trevor Howard, head pastry chef Dean McClumpha and restaurant manager Robin Soutar, will be impressing palates at Equinox Restaurant.

The stage is clear

Two Michelin-starred chef Toño Perez has found a new home in Cáceres to showcase his take on Extremeño cuisine.

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