Cheval Life

Old fashioned desserts are back in action this sweltering summer but with a contemporary twist, just like our recently refurbished Cheval Harrington Court residence, due to open in just 2 weeks! Come June 4 th , this old dame will be transformed into a blushing beauty. You don’t need a cruise to get to Alaska On the cusp of London’s financial district, ‘Duck & Waffle’ has updated the traditional baked Alaska with a frozen custard centre topped off with two servings of rhubarb (poached and dried) encompassed in sickly sweet syrup then encased in a flame blasted delicate meringue shell. www.duckandwaffle.com Duck & Waffle,   Heron Tower,  110 Bishopsgate,  London, EC2N 4AY For those who like a tipple  Self-pour bourbon infused hot caramel is served with the traditional Mr Whippy styled ice cream to diners yearning for an adult’s only take on a childhood favourite at ‘Foxlow’. This new eatery is making a mark in the London restaura...

From apps that will help travelers find the nearest bar, microbrewery or coffee joint to a guide to chef-recommended restaurants, Travel + Leisure has curated a list of the top food-related apps for the globetrotting gourmand. Among their top picks is Ness , which claims to tailor restaurant recommendations to individual tastes. After users give their rating for 10 restaurants they’ve visited in the past, the app uses an algorithm to determine the user’s personal tastes and preferences before making customized restaurant recommendations. Savored , meanwhile, will appeal to the budget-minded traveler with sophisticated palates as the app offers discounts at dining destinations including Daniel Boulud DB Bistro Moderne in New York. Travelers undertaking culinary pilgrimages — that once-in-a-lifetime experience to an exorbitantly priced Michelin-starred restaurant — can also document their evening on Evernote Food which has built-in templates that let users archive photo...