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Kuwait Times
a day ago
- Kuwait Times
Moveable feast: Danish chef serves up gastronomic journey by bike
Hopping off his custom-built bicycle-turned-portable kitchen, Danish chef Morten Kryger Wulff started whipping up a feast of tantalizing, original dishes -- served with a generous side of nature. The 56-year-old chef, a veteran of prestigious kitchens across Europe, got the idea more than two decades ago to take his cooking to the great outdoors, leading customers on a gastronomic bike ride through Copenhagen -- with delectable food served at every stop. On a sunny weekday in July, grilled seaweed, dill cream, bean fricassee, Nordic pizza, and blackcurrant ice cream were on the menu for the ride from the Danish capital's harbor to the Amager Nature Park. 'This is as close as I can come to nature, cooking-wise, in a chef way,' said Wulff. The tour lasts about four hours total, covering three to five kilometers (around two to three miles). It is broken into bike rides of about 15 minutes each, in between which the chef gets off his bike, unfolds his table and starts cooking. 'You take away the walls of a traditional restaurant and you expose yourself to the city and to the elements you're in,' he told AFP. In his cargo bike -- a contraption he designed himself, measuring over two meters (six feet seven inches) long and weighing 130 kilograms (287 pounds) -- he brings everything he needs: a foldable work surface, a refrigerator, a gas burner and all his ingredients. Danish chef Morten Kryger Wulff cooks on his self-designed kitchen-bike during a stop of a gastronomical bike tour in Copenhagen, Denmark. 'It is impressive to watch him cook from that small kitchen, to see how compressed everything is,' said Pernille Martensson, a Copenhagen local who joined the tour with her husband to celebrate his birthday. The route is 'part of the menu', said Wulff. 'For example, the dish with fish or shellfish or seaweed are typically served by the channels,' he said. On the docks, he sautes shrimp before serving them in shells. As Wulff and his group gradually move away from Copenhagen's city center, the chef -- who has worked at The Savoy hotel in London and Geneva's InterContinental -- shares stories about the city and the project. It all began in 2002, when he was kicked out of a municipal park for trying to have a barbecue with friends, and decided to start cooking outdoors legally. Locally produced Wulff takes an ecologically gentle approach. 'The food we get for these tours is, of course, all harvested and bought locally,' he said, adding that even the wines come from around Copenhagen. 'Bicycle, it's the most sensible vehicle, the smartest vehicle. It does not use any energy. You can have a battery, but it's pedal-powered,' he said. The mobile approach to dining means he and his customers 'meet the city, we meet the locals', he said. The self-proclaimed 'bicycle chef' said he is 'very passionate about cargo bikes and what they can do'. He frequently participates in the Danish cargo bike championships, an unconventional competition held annually in Copenhagen. In 2016, he was named courier of the year. The award committee said he had 'demonstrated the many possibilities of the cargo bike with his mobile kitchen project'. Bicycle-loving Copenhagen has over 385 kilometers (239 miles) of bike lanes, the oldest dating back to 1892.—AFP
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Woman left shocked at the price of cocktail at one of world's most famous hotels
A British woman who stayed at one of London 's most iconic hotels was left stunned by the eye-watering price of cocktails served at its bar. Hannah Ricketts regularly reviews the best food, hotels, shops and attractions the capital has to offer and posts her verdicts on YouTube. In a recent video, uploaded to her channel @hannahricketts, she was left lost for words during her stay at The Savoy, located in Westminster. Known for attracting a roster of famous figures, as well as members of royalty and high society, a stay at one of London's most luxurious five-star hotels can certainly cost a pretty penny. For a one-night stay in a Superior Queen Room, guests can expect to pay up to £1,100, while a Suite offering a view of the River Thames can exceed £2,000. The American Bar, located on the ground floor of The Savoy, offers a similarly high-end experience with high price points for its drinks, as experienced by Hannah herself. The content creator documented her visit to the bar, which offers bespoke and classic cocktails ranging from £25 to £30. After perusing the menu, Hannah settled on ordering a 'Turning 18 (Again!)' cocktail, priced at £29, before looking at more costly options. She showcased a unique whisky and chocolate-based beverage, named '135 Year Celebration,' that marks 135 years of drinks being served at The Savoy, costing £45. But it was the bar's vintage cocktail options that truly left Hannah taken aback, with prices reaching as high as £5,000 for a sazerac made with vintage spirits. A 'Hanky Panky,' made with vintage gin and vermouth, is priced at £120, while a 'White Lady' can be £130, and a 'Daiquiri,' made with vintage Bacardi, lime and sugar is £100. The £5,000 sazerac, meanwhile, features a blend of rare and aged ingredients, including 1858 Sazerac de Forge cognac, 1950s Pernod absinthe, and 1900 Peychaud's bitters. According to the high price reflects the historical significance and scarcity of these components. In the clip, Hannah commented: 'I'm going to put my foot down, guys - you cannot order that. It's five grand.' On Reddit, one former guest at The Savoy sparked a discussion of cocktail prices after posting a photo of the Vintage menu, with one contributor writing: 'Flavours would be so off... Def. interesting, but not 5k interesting.' Another said: 'I'd love to try these but I'd also hate to mix those liquors with anything. I'd want an ounce of the vintage spirit and an ounce of the same modern spirit to compare the two.' Another former guest wrote: 'I tried the vintage negroni there. Worth the splurge once if you're into spirits and really quite different to a standard negroni,' while a second said: 'I had the Manhattan and I believe a White Lady last time I was there. Delicious.' It comes after two hotel guests were left in disbelief after making a very pricey mistake at The Plaza in January. Friends Amira Harvey and Jenna Sinatra were enjoying a luxurious night at New York's infamous hotspot - which is especially popular due to it featuring in Home Alone 2 - when they made a very expensive mistake while ordering room service. Inspired by one of the famous scenes from the holiday classic where Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) orders the extravagant ice cream sundae, Amira and Jenna did the same - only to find out it cost a whopping $500.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Moveable feast: Danish chef serves up gastronomic journey by bike
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Danish chef Morten Kryger Wulff cooks on his self-designed kitchen-bike during a stop of a gastronomical bike tour on July 2 in Copenhagen. COPENHAGEN – Hopping off his custom-built bicycle-turned-portable kitchen, Danish chef Morten Kryger Wulff started whipping up a feast of tantalising dishes – served with a generous side of nature. The 56-year-old veteran of prestigious kitchens across Europe got the idea more than two decades ago to take his cooking to the great outdoors, leading customers on a gastronomic bike ride through Copenhagen – with delectable food served at every stop. On a sunny weekday in July, grilled seaweed, dill cream, bean fricassee, Nordic pizza and blackcurrant ice cream were on the menu for the ride from the Danish capital's harbour to Amager Nature Park. 'This is as close as I can come to nature, cooking-wise, in a chef way,' said Wulff. The tour lasts about four hours in total, covering 3km to 5km. It is broken into bike rides of about 15 minutes each, in between which the chef gets off his bike, unfolds his table and starts cooking. 'You take away the walls of a traditional restaurant and expose yourself to the city and to the elements you're in,' he said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore to train more aviation and maritime officials from around the world Business Singapore's economy sees surprise expansion in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate Singapore What's in a name? Local author traces the evolution of Singaporean Chinese names Business From wellness zone to neurodivergent room: How companies are creating inviting, inclusive offices Singapore Swift action needed to stop vaping's slide from health risk to drug epidemic Singapore Govt will continue to support families, including growing group of seniors: PM Wong at PCF Family Day Singapore Art by Pathlight students to be displayed along Singapore River Sport Jannik Sinner dethrones Carlos Alcaraz to capture maiden Wimbledon crown In his cargo bike – a contraption he designed himself, measuring more than 2m long and weighing 130kg – he has everything he needs: a foldable work surface, a refrigerator, a gas burner and all the ingredients. 'It is impressive to watch him cook from that small kitchen, to see how compressed everything is,' said Copenhagen local Pernille Martensson, who joined the tour with her husband to celebrate his birthday. The route is 'part of the menu', said Wulff. 'For example, the dish with fish or shellfish or seaweed is typically served by the channels.' On the docks, he sautes shrimp before serving them in shells. As Wulff and his group gradually move away from Copenhagen's city centre, the chef – who has worked at The Savoy hotel in London and Geneva's InterContinental – shares stories about the city and the project. It all began in 2002, when he was kicked out of a municipal park for trying to have a barbecue with friends, and decided to start cooking outdoors legally. He takes an ecologically gentle approach. 'The food we get for these tours is, of course, harvested and bought locally,' he said, adding that even the wines come from around Copenhagen. 'A bicycle is the most sensible vehicle, the smartest vehicle. It does not use any energy. You can have a battery, but it's pedal-powered,' he said. The mobile approach to dining means he and his customers 'meet the city, we meet the locals', he added. The self-proclaimed 'bicycle chef' said he is 'very passionate about cargo bikes and what they can do'. He frequently participates in the Danish cargo bike championships, an unconventional competition held annually in Copenhagen. In 2016, he was named courier of the year. The award committee said he had 'demonstrated the many possibilities of the cargo bike with his mobile kitchen project'. Bicycle-loving Copenhagen has more than 385km of bike lanes, the oldest dating back to 1892. AFP
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Special item returns to Wetherspoon pubs for Father's Day
Wetherspoon pubs in Wiltshire are bringing back a special menu item for Father's Day weekend. The Savoy in Regent Street, The Sir Daniel Arms in Fleet Street, and The Dockle Farmhouse in Bridge End Road will be serving the Brunch Burger from Friday, June 13, until Sunday, June 15. The burger is made with a 6oz British beef patty, American-style cheese, maple-cured bacon, a free-range fried egg, and a British potato hash brown. Read more: Swindon restaurant to reopen after blaze forced diners to flee It will be served with chips, six beer-battered onion rings, and a choice of more than 150 drinks, including regional craft beers. For those choosing a soft or non-alcoholic drink, the meal costs £9.99, while opting for an alcoholic drink will see the price rise to £11.52. Kelly Wood, manager of The Savoy, said: "I am confident that the pub's customers will welcome the return of the Brunch Burger for three days to mark Father's Day weekend." The burger will be available for three days only.
Scottish Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BGT star looks VERY different in racy new role 13 years after finding fame on show and splitting from partner
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR Britain's Got Talent star looks VERY different in her new racy new role. It has been 13-years since this performer found fame as part of a singing duo on BGT, and is now a West End star after splitting from her partner. 7 The singer shot to fame on BGT when she was just a teenager thanks to her incredible singing voice Credit: charlottejaconelli/Instagram 7 Today, now 29, the star in question is a big West End star Credit: charlottejaconelli/Instagram 7 This singer has announced her new racy role Credit: charlottejaconelli/Instagram 7 Did you guess the singer was Charlotte Jaconelli, formerly of BGT duo, Jonathan and Charlotte? Credit: Handout The star in question is Charlotte Jaconelli. The singer, now 29, was just 16 years old when she auditioned for Simon Cowell as one half of singing duo Jonathan and Charlotte, alongside her friend Jonathan Antoine. The singing pair won over the judges with their rendition of Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion's duet The Prayer in their audition, and made it to the finals. They eventually finished as runners up on the 2012 series, narrowly losing out on the win to Ashleigh Butler and her dog Pudsey. Charlotte said at the time: "Oh my God, we came second. It's incredible." Today, the performer looks a world away from her BGT days - and is now a megastar on London's West End. In fact, she has revealed her next racy role which sees her transformed into a sex siren. Announcing her big news, Charlotte shared a VERY sexy snap of herself in costume, as she gets ready to star in Burlesque The Musical. The star shared some behind-the-scenes snaps, which included her in an eyepopping leotard which she almost spilling out of. Her sexy look was completed with a pair of black tights. Announcing her exciting news, Charlotte told her fans: "IT'S BURLESQUE! Meet Queenie - My theatre fairy god mother @todrick keeping me busy and singing notes as high as my heels. "See you at The Savoy this summer to bring the iconic @burlesquethemusicaluk to the main stage. "Hold your hats for the genius of @stevenantin & Miss Hall…it's gonna be FABULOUS." LIFE AFTER BGT After making a huge impression on BGT viewers, Jonathan and Charlotte, who first met when they were 11 years old at school, went on a UK arena tour. 7 Charlotte is part of the sexy show, Burlesque The Musical Credit: burlesquethemusicaluk/Instagram 7 Jonathan and Charlotte parted ways after BGT Credit: Handout 7 Charlotte has enjoyed a successful theatre career Credit: Instagram The singing duo then recorded their first album, Together, in 2012 for Simon Cowell's label Syco. Their second album, Perhaps Love, was released a year later in October 2013. However, the pair went their separate ways in 2014 after they were both offered solo record deals by Sony Deals. But despite starting their journey together, Jonathan previously admitted that the duo were no longer as close. Asked by ITV's Lorraine if they were "still pals" in 2017, he admitted: "We don't really get to speak very often but that's the nature of it. "You don't really get the time to speak to your friends, my family comes everywhere with me and they're my longevity." BECOMING A WEST END STAR After going solo, Charlotte headed for the bright lights of the West End, and has since become a successful theatre star. She made her debut in 2018 as part of the original cast of The Boy in the Dress. Since then, Charlotte has appeared in Heathers: The Musical, and Sunset Boulevard alongside Nicole Scherzinger.
