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LE MANOIR AUX QUAT’SAISONS, Oxfordshire, OXFORD, UK 🇬🇧

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Crazy Rich Us [Part II]

“There’s rich, there’s filthy rich, and then there’s crazy rich”

Characters: Tara, Mark, Sungjae, M

Word count: 1,8k 

Genre: angst, fluff(?)

Crazy Rich Asians AU

(Part of the Gossip Witch Universe, but can be read on its own)

The Peninsula, Paris, 2032

Mark opened his eyes to a beam of sunlight shining upon his face. It took him a second or two to remember the reason why he was waking up in a suite at the Peninsula and not the shabby chic apartment he shared with Tara in London. Still slightly disoriented, the man reached out for the Tissot watch on the bedside table. It was ten past eight. Mark lay on the bed for a few seconds before recalling he had agreed to help Sungjae in some last-minute preparations for M’s bachelor party. Then he would meet his good friend Johnny for lunch. A smile crept onto his face at the thought of Johnny Suh.

Mark met Johnny during freshman orientation at Oxford and they instantly became inseparable. After one semester, Johnny would go around calling Mark his “best buddy” and even went as far as renting a flat they could share. Although the last thing Johnny was willing to do was to sacrifice his privacy, he still went through it because he knew Mark and his mother struggled to pay his rent every month and his best friend was just too prideful to accept any help. The thing was, paying rent was not even part of Johnny’s list of concerns. Johnny Suh was filthy rich and absolutely unapologetic about it. Coming from the merge of two old money families—a Korean father, heir of a tech conglomerate, and an American mother whose pedigree almost rivaled that of the Vanderbilts—the young man was the type of guy who had grown up knowing his Buccellati from his Boucheron. Johnny and his family would sweep through the world staying in luxurious properties, eating at restaurants with the most Michelin stars, and indulging in limitless shopping. That explained his penchant for showing up to class dressed as though he was attending a fashion show. It also explained his annoying tendency to be almost unbearably generous. Thanks to Johnny—and much to Mark’s dismay and initial refusal—the pair spent most of their college years enjoying glorious meals at culinary destinations like Old Parsonage and The Perch and going on weekend getaways to places like Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons and other manorial private properties in the English countryside. Mark also spent part of his college life driving—against his will—a Porsche Carrera Johnny even dubbed “Mark’s ride.”  

Mark was emerging from the nostalgic remembrance when his phone started buzzing under the pillow. He dismissed the alarm and scrolled through the schedule Tara had emailed him before their trip. Apparently, keeping up with the millions of fancy activities M and Jane had prepared for their wedding required, at the very least, an updated agenda. That morning the bride’s party was meeting for brunch at Apicius and later, at night, they were supposed to attend a soirée Jane’s maid of honor was throwing to officially kick off the wedding week. That explained why Tara was nowhere to be found. She was probably up and ready to fill her duties as a bridesmaid. After all, he had been told, M and Jane's wedding was supposed to be a big deal, with a considerable list of VIPs in attendance. Though he was yet to discover how his girlfriend had grown so close to Jane and her family in a few years, he supposed Tara’s help was surely needed.

“You’re up,” Tara’s voice remarked when she walked into the room, pushing Mark out of his thoughts. As predicted, she was all dressed up, clad in a beige tweed skirt and jacket ensemble, ankle boots, and her hair perfectly combed into a high ponytail. She wore minimal make-up, a golden watch, and several rings on her fingers. Watching her from distance, Mark realized he had rarely seen Tara so dolled up. Granted, his girlfriend was always beautiful, but he realized he had never seen her wearing anything more elaborated than what her students described as professor Lee’s light Academia aesthetics. That was a lot of cozy knit sweaters, cardigans, sweater vests, jeans, oversized blazers, and trench coats combined with loafers and Oxford shoes.

Dressed in that tweed set, Tara almost looked like a different woman.  Mark tried not to point it out, but eventually, he ended up asking,

“Is that a new outfit? I don’t remember seeing it before.”

Tara shrugged. “It’s a gift from my brother. Probably his way of saying I need to up my fashion game since we’re in Paris,” she joked, moving around the room and picking stuff from her vanity and her bag. “I know you said you’ll help Sungjae with some errands before we leave for Cannes, but any chance you guys can join the rest of us for brunch?” Tara asked casually as she stuffed a Chanel bag with her wallet, keys, and other objects.

“I don’t think so, I’ll have lunch with Johnny, remember? I am not sure where we’ll be going, but you know him, he always has these crazy plans.” Mark said with a shrug. “Sorry, but I’ll tell Sungjae, maybe he wants to drop by.”

Tara scoffed loudly, “without someone dragging him there? I doubt it,” she added skeptically.

“I know Sungjae is not a fan of socialization, but it’s his best friend’s wedding, give him some credit.” Mark rose to his feet and walked up to Tara.

“You think I’m talking about Sungjae’s aversion to social gatherings?” Tara looked at her boyfriend with a raised brow and then scoffed “You’re so cute.” Before Mark could complain and ask questions Tara pressed her lips against his cheek. “I’ll get going, you get ready and have fun with the guys, I’ll see you later.” Mark would’ve said something, but Tara’s camelia’s perfume invading his nostrils left him too stunned to speak. He only followed her with his eyes as she walked out of the room. What was his girlfriend talking about?

MIGNON, Paris, 2032

Mark met Sungjae outside MIGNON, in the 18th arrondissement. Located in an unassuming building in Caulaincourt, close to Montmartre, the café was the perfect spot to escape from tourist hordes and experience Paris as true locals. Unlike Guy Savoy, the coffee shop served a motley selection of French gourmandises and oddities such as bio, homemade strawberry tartines, and watermelon lemonade that M loved. Back when they were in high school, Sungjae and M would always enjoy French pastries and watermelon lemonade prepared by the chef running the kitchen at M’s home. Though the man had long passed to better life, whenever they visited France, they would visit his family’s small shops, scattered around Paris, Bretagne, and Provence.

“I thought we were meeting without M,” Mark whispered to Sungjae when he caught a glimpse of their friend sitting inside the shop.

“It’s a long story, but we’re providing an alibi. He’s not dealing well with the pressure,” Sungjae said, wrapping an arm around Mark and pulling him along as he walked into MIGNON.

M had already ordered brunch and was sipping from a glass of watermelon lemonade when his friends caught up with him.

“Sorry I am late, I kinda got lost. The metro station had all these stairs-“ Mark started, but since M did not look up from his plate, Sungjae chimed in.

“So what else do we have to do today? The tuxes are in from London,” He pulled a chair and sat in front of his best friend as Mark took the empty spot beside him. “I’m just waiting to hear back from some of the last-minute people about the rehearsal next week and we can-”

M clamped his eyes shut and massaged his temples “Can we please not talk about that goddamned wedding?”

Mark couldn’t school his expression to hide his surprise so Sungjae nudged him almost imperceptibly. After a decades-worth friendship, he had learned to recognize when M needed some space. It didn’t happen often, but on rare occasions, he hit one of his down days and the usually cheerful and understanding M vanished completely.

“Okay then. What do you want to talk about?” Sungjae asked calmly.

M didn’t respond, so Mark looked at Sungjae confused. Did something happen that he completely missed out on? Thankfully, before Mark had the bad sense of opening his mouth to ask questions, the waiter, a man who looked their age, but the three of them would’ve been surprised to find out was barely eighteen, approached the table to take Mark and Sungjae’s order.

“I’ll get an allongé, une tartine pesto, jambon de Parme et noisettes, and Mark will get the strawberry and watermelon lemonade with-“ Sungjae made a pause looking at Mark in the eye, “waffles and fruit of the season?”

Mark nodded, chuckling both at how predictable he was and at the way Sungjae proceeded to translate his order into French.

“I know I am so predictable, and we’ll get back to that in a sec, but when did you even learn French? The last thing I remember, you used to ask me to translate even the smallest French words when we were in college,” Mark joked, looking at Sungjae with his eyes wide open.

“That-“ Sungjae smacked himself mentally when he realized he babbled briefly before adding “My secretary is French.”

M looked up, paying attention to his friends for the first time since they got there. He looked at Sungjae for a second before finally breaking the silence. “You’re a terrible liar,” he told Sungjae and then turned to Mark. “And you, you never change, do you?”

Mark opened his mouth to protest, but M went on. “Have you ever changed your mind about anything?”

Mark floundered, lost for words for a brief moment. “I do, but I also know what I like, so-“ Mark shook his head. “Wait, have you? Is that why we’re here? Are having second thoughts about the wedding?”

“What? No!” M said almost automatically, then he corrected himself “I mean, yes, but not about marrying Jane-” M took a deep breath as Sungjae leaned back into his seat, patiently waiting for him to continue and Mark leaned forward looking at him attentively. “Of course, I want to marry Jane. I just- I just never seem to have a saying in anything regarding my own life” M finally said bitterly.

Mark looked at M profusely confused, but Sungjae remained silent. He couldn’t really say anything, but of course, he understood M’s concerns. On the pages of magazines, there was nothing people talked about other than M and Jane’s wedding. Everything about their union had turned into a staged family merger and not the marriage of two people in love.

“I haven’t been in the position to make a single choice since I was born,” M said matter-of-factly. “It’s a good thing I actually want to marry Jane. I just don’t know how I’ll make it through the Broadway production, that’s all. I have this perverse fantasy of kidnapping her, jumping on a plane, and marrying her in some sort of improvised ceremony in the Toscana”

It said a lot about his friends that they both replied “Then why not do it” almost in unison.

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Nominations, Cheval Blanc | Wilfried Morandini à Paris, Francisco Garcia à Courchevel

Nominations, Cheval Blanc | Wilfried Morandini à Paris, Francisco Garcia à Courchevel

Wilfried Morandini (École Hôtelière de Poitiers 1992) c’est un parcours d’excellence, 30 années passées dans l’hôtellerie de prestige (du Ritz Paris, au Bristol Paris en passant par le George V Paris, le Manoir aux Quat’saisons, le Meurice Paris, le Royal Mansour Marrakech entre autres….) avec en point d’orgue la Direction Générale du Cheval Blanc Courchevel depuis 2018. Son arrivée à Cheval…

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Perfection in every mouthful #raymondblanc #birthday #dinner #birthdaydinner #birthdaycelebration #spoilt #spoiled #thankyou #thankful (at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck3dc4sjySj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Whether, like Plumber Manor in Dorset, they’ve been owned by the same family for hundreds of years or are a cherished new project such as Caer Beris in Wales, manor hotels have a family at their hearts.  Packed with history, these hotels pride themselves on delightfully old-fashioned hospitality with generous meals, antique furniture, gardens to wander in and countryside to admire.  There are famous ones, including Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, and Gravetye and Cowley Manors, but there are plenty of others to discover, and some of them have superb deals this year. Lympstone Manor, Devon  Lympstone Manor in Devon has a Michelin-starred restaurant and 21 bedrooms in the main house, with high levels of indulgence that include a resident artist and a vista of the River Exe Stunning: Pictured is one of the bathrooms, which features two freestanding gold baths and a marble double sink  When chef Michael Caines bought this Regency mansion near Exmouth in 2017, part of the appeal was the surrounding farmland which he thought would make an ideal terroir for English sparkling wine. More than 17,000 vines were planted, and the first vintage is due in 2021. In the meantime, there’s a Michelin-starred restaurant and 21 bedrooms in the main house, with high levels of indulgence that include a resident artist and a vista of the River Exe. New this year are equally luxurious shepherd’s huts that sleep up to five guests. Doubles from £560, including breakfast and lunch (lympstonemanor.co.uk).   Ockenden Manor, West Sussex Sussex treat: Ockenden Manor, near Cuckfield, serves afternoon cream tea with scones and finger sandwiches  Tucked into the countryside near the South Downs, next to the boutique-filled village of Cuckfield, parts of this mansion date from the 16th Century. If you want to delve into the oldest part of the hotel, ask for the Master Timothy suite, which has wooden panelling, reading nooks and an adjacent room for children. Downstairs is given over to a bar, drawing rooms and a restaurant which overlooks a semi-wild garden; its wine list reflects the burgeoning Sussex vineyard scene. The former walled garden now houses a spa with an indoor and outdoor swimming pool; there are also a handful of suites, allowing guests to drift between their rooms and treatments. One-night Spa Break Getaway costs from £143pp for dinner, B&B with £25 voucher towards a spa treatment from Monday to Friday (prideofbritainhotels.com). Buckland Manor, Worcestershire Chef Will Guthrie raids the nearby Vale of Evesham for produce both in the restaurant and for hampers to take on picnics around Buckland Manor and beyond  There are 15 rooms, some of them with four-poster beds and views of church spires. Distinctly more family-friendly than many Cotswolds hotels, there are interconnecting rooms as well as special menus for children  Domesday mention:  The manor house has ‘Domesday Book history and plenty of modern-day appeal’ A manor house with Domesday Book history and plenty of modern-day appeal. The 15th Century timbered hall provides the backdrop for afternoon tea in winter, although in summer it spreads out into the gardens. The beautiful village of Broadway is a gentle hike away, so are the gardens at Snowshill. There are 15 rooms, some of them with four-poster beds and views of church spires. Distinctly more family-friendly than many Cotswolds hotels, there are interconnecting rooms as well as special menus for children. Chef Will Guthrie raids the nearby Vale of Evesham for produce both in the restaurant and for hampers to take on picnics around the hotel and beyond. Two-night stays from £315pp, including B&B plus one dinner and a National Trust card worth £127 (bucklandmanor.co.uk). Plumber Manor, Dorset Generations of the Prideaux-Brune family have lived at Plumber Manor in Dorset since they built it in the 1600s – and it shows A textbook West Country manor house, from the long driveway surrounded by fields to the mullion windows framed by roses. Generations of the Prideaux-Brune family have lived at Plumber since they built it in the 1600s and it shows, with resident black labradors, proper family portraits and a collection of classic cars. There are six bedrooms in the main house, ten others in a restored stone barn. Spread over three dining rooms, the menu is classic country house, strong on cheese souffle and peppered beef, followed by home-made puddings. B&B from £155. For a three-night minimum stay, dinner, B&B is from £137.50pp per night (plumbermanor.co.uk). Manor House, Wiltshire The 14th Century ivy-clad manor house in Wiltshire is filled with stained-glass windows, beams and a Michelin-starred restaurant There are 21 rooms in the main house and 29 cottages around the grounds, some of which are dog-friendly With its charming honey-stoned houses, Castle Combe is often described as England’s most beautiful village, and it has caught the eye of many a Hollywood director. It has a 14th Century ivy-clad manor house – in the same honey-coloured stone to match – filled with stained-glass windows, beams and a Michelin-starred restaurant. There are 21 rooms, including the delightful Lordsmeer suite in the main house and 29 cottages around the grounds, some of which are dog-friendly. There’s an 18-hole golf course and a glorious Italianate garden, and the Bybrook river meanders through the grounds. B&B doubles from £250 (exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house). Titchwell Manor, Norfolk A hotel that catches the posh but gently boho North Norfolk vibe beautifully; this Victorian building is too close to the beach to have any airs and graces, but there’s a lot of breezy charm. Meals are served in an expansive conservatory and there are 26 rooms, some with hot tubs. Owned by the Snaith family, it is managed by their son Eric, who also runs Norfolk’s smartest fish and chip shop in nearby Thornham. Family-friendly, it’s also a stylish bolthole for birdwatchers; there’s an RSPB reserve next door. B&B from £140. A two-night walking break including dinner, B&B plus a packed lunch on one day costs from £265pp (titchwellmanor.com). Longueville Manor, Jersey  Longueville Manor, Jersey, puts food and wine at the centre of its appeal This Relais & Châteaux hotel may put food and wine at the centre of its appeal, but there’s much more on offer.  The 30 rooms and suites are cream and serene, generously sized and with French-accented luxury.  For extra privacy, there’s a two-bedroom cottage in the grounds, alongside tennis courts and a spa. The hotel also has its own yacht. Longueville became a hotel in 1949 and is now in the third generation of family ownership.  There’s a fine cellar, with more than 5,000 bottles, a forager on staff to supplement the extensive kitchen garden and honey from hives dotted around the grounds.  Doubles from £225, room-only (longuevillemanor.com). Aynsome Manor Hotel, Cumbria Aynsome Manor Hotel, Cumbria, has 13 bedrooms, some in the beamed eaves of the building, all with the sort of views that will have you pulling on your walking boots For those who like the wilder side of Cumbria, here is a handsome, good-value manor near Cartmel, now run by the second generation of the Varley family. There are just 13 bedrooms, some in the beamed eaves of the building, all with the sort of views that will have you pulling on your walking boots. Guests eat in the dining room rather than a restaurant and the food aims to make the flavours sing with minimal fuss. The menus are set-price and a bargain at three courses for £30. B&B from £90 per night (aynsomemanorhotel.co.uk). Caer Beris Manor, Powys The Southwick family bought Caer Beris Manor in Powys last year and spent lockdown continuing their renovation programme  Lord Swansea built this mock-Tudor mansion, surrounded on three sides by the River Irfon, in 1896 on the foundations of a 13th Century castle. It was bought by the Southwick family last year. There are 22 rooms spread across the estate, ranging from suites to single rooms. The family spent lockdown continuing their renovation programme and have created picnic areas throughout the grounds, which also hold orchards and an otter hide, while there’s trout, salmon and grayling to fish for. The 1898 restaurant sources its ingredients locally. Mains start at £16. B&B from £90 (caerberis.com). Manor House, Argyll and Bute Manor House, Argyll and Bute, is ‘delightfully gentle’ with just 11 rooms and spectacular West Coast views The Scots don’t do manors in quite the same way as the English – fortified castles were more their thing. This hotel is one of the exceptions, and it’s delightfully gentle with just 11 rooms and spectacular West Coast views. It was built for the Duke of Argyll in 1780, next to Oban’s harbour. Staying here is a superb introduction to the Inner Hebrides, from the freshly caught seafood in the restaurant to sunset views from McCaig’s Tower behind the hotel – although watching from the Nelson bar at the hotel with a fine whisky in hand is nearly as good. Sailors can use the hotel’s own mooring. Double B&B from £224 (manorhouseoban.com). The Manor at Sway, Hampshire Pictured is one of the bedrooms at The Manor at Sway, Hampshire, where ‘William Morris mixes with a touch of modern design’ All the space and grace that the Edwardians could muster comes into play at this hotel on the southern edge of the New Forest, where William Morris mixes with a touch of modern design. It’s a great car-free option as it’s near the railway station and there are wonderful walks into the forest and heath to explore from the hotel. There are just 11 bedrooms and a restaurant serving local produce. Dishes include local pork with black pudding, crisp ham and charred baby gem lettuce, while puddings include lemon curd tart with basil. Doubles from £189, including dinner, breakfast and afternoon tea (themanoratsway.com).  Moonfleet Manor, Dorset Room with a view: Moonfleet Manor, a Georgian mansion in Dorset, overlooks the magnificent Chesil Beach Not just for adults: One of the lounges at the hotel, which is child-focused, with play areas and picnics If you want to get your child manored up, head here. Overlooking Chesil Beach and part of the Luxury Family Hotel group, it’s thoroughly child-focused. There are interconnecting rooms, indoor and outdoor play areas, including a pool, and in a Covid-made-fun way, picnics are available for every meal including breakfast. The South West Coastal Path runs alongside the back garden. In the Georgian mansion, there’s a playfulness that adults will appreciate too, with high teas and grown-up meals and, above all, Snoopy, the venerable hotel spaniel. Two nights from £329, including breakfast and dinner for two. Children stay free but are charged for meals; two hours of childcare a day is included from September 7 when the creche reopens (moonfleetmanorhotel.co.uk). Long Crendon Manor, Buckinghamshire Long Crendon Manor in Buckinghamshire has bedrooms with original features, a bakery, farm shop and florist  Not a hotel as such, but you can stay in this manor, which is stacked with beamed charm. Parts of the main house date from the 12th Century. It’s still a working estate, with ducks and geese in the orchard that creates the cider, and Gloucester Old Spot pigs that provide the morning bacon. Head into the courtyard and there’s a bakery, farm shop and florist. The farm shop cafe serves lunch and it’s walking distance from two pubs in the village. B&B doubles from £145 (longcrendonmanor.co.uk).  Rothay Manor, Cumbria This small foodie hotel in the heart of the Lake District is owned by Jamie and Jenna Shail, who have bought significant flair and rolltop baths to the low-slung white house near Ambleside. Eight of the rooms on the ground floor are dog-friendly; first-floor rooms have balconies. Its main restaurant has three AA rosettes and five courses start from £70 a head, but there’s also a more casual restaurant. B&B from £221 (rothaymanor.co.uk). The post Give your British mini-break some real style and book a stay in one of these 14 grand houses appeared first on Shri Times News. from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ld1rKb

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Which Wine When by Bert Blaize and Claire Strickett

New review at cookbookreview.blog Which Wine When by Bert Blaize and Claire Strickett, the perfect book for aspirational drunkards

What’s the USP? An accessible and practical introduction to pairing wine with food from takeaways to Sunday lunches and everything in between.

Who are the authors?Sommelier Bert Blaize has worked at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and The Clove Club in Shoreditch. He has won the title of the UK’s Top Young Sommelier, and currently takes care of the wine at Serge et le Phoque in London’s Fitzrovia.…

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UK hotels including The Savoy and Brown's unite to offer thousands of free stays for ICU workers

UK hotels including The Savoy and Brown’s unite to offer thousands of free stays for ICU workers

The Telegraph is proud to have partnered with Nights On Us, a brand new initiative from the travel industry that hopes to offer two-night hotel breaks for all ICU frontline workers over the following 12 months. More than 3,500 nights have been confirmed so far from leading UK hotels including Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, The Savoy, The Doyle Collection, Grantley Hall and Farncombe Estate

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Angleterre | Gary Jones a quitté son poste de chef exécutif au Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Angleterre | Gary Jones a quitté son poste de chef exécutif au Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Gary Jones a déclaré au magazine The Caterer : “Le Manoir a été un environnement extraordinaire dans lequel travailler, m’a fourni une base pour développer mes compétences, mais plus important encore, pour développer et faire grandir  des chefs incroyablement talentueux au cours de ces 20 années. J’ai apprécié le mentorat, le soutien et les conseils de Raymond Blanc tout au long de cette période.”

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Perfect Birthday eve 🧡 #birthdaydinner #birthdaybash #birthdayvibes #birthday #birthdaygirl #birthdaycake (at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1dLtHjuz0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What’s New for Belmond in Europe

Considering a trip to Europe this year? Belmond has announced a myriad of updates aboard its trains, river vessels and hotels. Here’s what you need to know… The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will debut three new Grand Suites for the 2020 season, which begins on March 21 with a one-night journey from Venice to London. Each suite—Vienna, Prague and Budapest—is inspired by cities that the train travels through. Guests traveling in one of the Grand Suites will enjoy private transfers to and from the train and hotels and a personal 24-hour cabin steward available for all onboard services. On another train, Belmond British Pullman is offering four new journeys this summer to several of Britain’s top events, like the Royal Ascot, Guards Polo Club’s Royal Windsor Cup Final, Glyndebourne and Glorious Goodwood. Step aboard the Art Deco day-train for a Bellini brunch on the outbound journey, entrance tickets to the event and a two-course dinner with champagne on the return to London. Foodies can now dine at a different Michelin-starred restaurant every day during a six-night sailing from Burgundy to Lyon. The trip aboard the six-cabin Belmond Napoleon departs August 9, 2020. The restaurants range from one to three stars, and highlights include dinner at George Blanc, which has held three Michelin stars since 1981, as well as the famed black truffle soup at Restaurant Paul Bocuse in Lyon. Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire is encouraging budding culinary enthusiasts to join Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc’s Cookery School for half- or full-day cooking courses. The junior master chefs can also race through the gardens on a treasure hunt, design their own vegetable patch and become pen pals with Bear Blanc, the hotel’s teddy bear chef. Celebrity florist Simon Lycett, whose star-studded client list includes Elton John, The Royal Family and the National Gallery, will lead master classes in both floral art and cocktail infusions at the world-famous flower festival at Belmond Reid’s Palace. The two-day event in Madeira kicks off May 8, 2020. Aspiring florists will enjoy daily access to the festival, an afternoon tea for two that is designed by Simon and a guided walk through the hotel gardens where Simon will share his olfactory knowledge.

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From a few weeks back, had a great time at the Raymond Blanc Cookery School...thank you @emily_omara! Already had yo go out and buy a proper sauté pan 😅🍳 #raymondblanc #lemanoir #cookery #chef #michelin #star #oxford #restaurant #souffle #salmon #morel #french #cuisine #gastronomy #tasty #delicious #garden #fun (at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7wqsbZjRWT/?igshid=1j1uvi40hx1p6

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Image copyright The Black Swan

Image caption The family-owned pub is on the edge of the North York Moors

A village pub has been named the best restaurant in the world in an international poll based on customer reviews.

The Black Swan in Oldstead, North Yorkshire, beat Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck and Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir.

TripAdvisor said it was the first time a British restaurant had won the title since the awards began in 2012.

Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, came second.

The travel website said the winner was selected based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected on the site over a 12-month period.

Image copyright The Black Swan

Image caption Tommy Banks became the UK’s youngest chef to win a Michelin star at the age of 24

The Black Swan, which has a Michelin star and 4 AA Rosettes, is a family-owned pub on the edge of the North York Moors, near Thirsk.

It is run by the UK’s youngest Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks, who won the accolade four years ago at the age of 24, and his brother James.

Head chef Tommy said: “It’s a huge honour to win this award, but what makes it really special is that it’s been awarded because of feedback from our customers.”

Martín Berasategui in Spain has held the title since 2015.

Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck came 12th in the website’s Travellers’ Choice Favourite Fine Dining Restaurants Worldwide poll.

TripAdvisor said the awards differed from others as they were based on feedback from guests and “not based on a small judging panel”.

The worldwide poll

1. The Black Swan, Oldstead, North Yorkshire, UK

2. Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Great Milton, Oxfordshire, UK

3. Maison Lameloise, Chagny, France

4. L’Auberge de l’Ill, Illhaeusern, France

5. Martin Berasategui, Lasarte, Spain

6. Daniel, New York City, United States

7. La Colombe, Constantia, South Africa

8. David’s Kitchen, Chiang Mai, Thailand

9. Maido, Lima, Peru

10. El Celler de Can Roca, Girona, Spain

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