And a packed issue it is – offering a real Taste of the North
East. Award-winning chef Alan O'Kane is the new man at
the helm of iconic Newcastle restaurant, the Fisherman's
Lodge. He tells FLF magazine what his plans are for the
future – and dishes up two very different recipes
championing the best regional ingredients. Christmas is
just around the corner. We find out the formula for the
perfect festive drink courtesy of scientist and cocktail
aficionado Noel Jackson of Newcastle’s Centre for Life,
while a host of celebrity chefs offer their fool-proof tips for
making sure Christmas dinner is the best you've ever had.
Raymond Blanc opens the doors to a new series of The Restaurant and we celebrate
National Curry Week with Michelin star man in the making, Avi Malik, of Gateshead's
Raval and discover why he's a fan of Sir Cliff Richard. There's a guide to buying local
that really is as easy as ABC, foodie-related beauty, top wine tips, a round-up of the
latest cook books and much, much more.