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IN THE HEADLINES

» A small sampling of South African wines

How about hosting a South African wine party? As the World Cup kicks off, you might console yourself and your friends who are stuck at home by uncorking a bottle or two of the best of South Africa’s sun-soaked, smooth and vivacious wines and enjoying them with, say, lamb tajine, barbecue or chicken curry.

• » Tim Burton special menu at the Martinez (Cannes):When a great chef’s fancy is tickled by a great filmmaker’s creativity, the result is a culinary extravaganza where the visual presentation introduces an explosion of flavours….

RESTAURANTS

• » Wasa Allé (Gothemburg): Mats Nordström is chef of the elegant Wasa Allé restaurant located on (the terribly chic) Vasagatan Street near the Haga quarter.
• » Hos Pelle (Gothemburg): Pelle Danielson is the chef of Hos Pelle, a restaurant situated near the Skansparken gardens…

PRODUCT TASTINGS

• » The Andouillette de Troyes: Love it or hate it, there are no half measures and its staunchest supporters would sell their souls for a “Five A”!

WINES AND VINEYARDS

• » The Chinon vineyards: Despite its history, Chinon remains a little-known city. Its very tasty wines, which age well and are very reasonably priced, also deserve to be rediscovered!