The juicy Big Frank at Big Apple Hot Dogs – tasty free range organic pork sausage on a soft freshly-baked bun. Best dawg in London!

Perfect warm round rolls of Potato and Buttermilk, Pumpernickel and Spelt at Roganic, the most exciting restaurant in London at the moment.

Langoustines with Chilli and Barbe de Frette (Monk’s Beard) – one of the non-pizza offerings at the new Pizza East Portobello.

Tataki of Bonito with Salmorejo (a traditional Spanish cold tomato and bread soup) at the excellent fusion tapas joint Can Kenji in Barcelon

Crab Fried Rice – a fabulously simple and authentic recipe from David Thompson of Nahm (+ review of his gorgeous book ‘Thai Street Food’)

Crunchy golden Bacon Hash Browns Crunchy made oh-so-tasty by a scant addition of porky goodness.

Bill Granger’s incredibly moreish Butterscotch Madeleines (+ his latest cookbook ‘Bill’s Basics’ reviewed).

A seductive Tagliatelle with Aubergines, Tomatoes and Basil from Theo Randall’s first book, ‘Pasta’.

Quail’s Egg Shooters topped with a sprinkling of bacon and chives (recipe + review of Mark Hix’s new cookbook).

Amuse Bouche of Onion Tart & Herring Roe Sandwich – a perfect pairing of tart, sweet and salty (from 1 Michelin-starred Passage 58, Paris).

The heavenly Apple Tart at 3 Michelin-starred L’Arpège. Delectable flaky puff pasty, exquisite apple rosettes and rich caramel sauce.

Saddle of Lamb with Spring Vegetables and Black Garlic, served at the 3-Michelin starred L’Astrance in Paris.

Chocolate and Dark Cherry Gelato, served at Otto as a sweet ending after their unusual Cornmeal Crust Pizzas.

Earl Grey Tea Ice Cream and Rich Tea Fingers – the official “tea and biscuits” of summer!

Sop Buntut – a lovely traditional Indonesian soup, boasting tender slow-cooked oxtail and a subtle warmth from a myriad of