10 MOMENTS
FOR OUR 10TH ISSUE, WE CELEBRATE SOME OF THE PEOPLE AND PLACES THAT HAVE MADE MOMENTS MAGAZINE SO SPECIAL
ISSUE 1
TRUFFLE HUNTING IN TUSCANY
Our inaugural Moments kicked off in good taste as we embarked on a truffle hunt in Italy. The Tuscan woods near the town of San Miniato proved to be fertile ground for our expedition, which we undertook with skilled tartufaia (truffle hunter) Francesca and her fungi-finding partner, Cioco the hound.
ISSUE 2
FORAGING AND FISHING IN THE FJORDS
Norway’s freshness was served up on a plate when we visited Bergen. To get a taste of the Neo-Fjordic food movement, we hooked up with local chef Christopher Haatuft, and discovered the beautiful bounty of ingredients available on the city’s doorstep.
ISSUE 3
VIBRANT BARCELONA
The proud Catalan city won our hearts with its vivacious energy, mouthwatering gastronomy and the astonishing architecture of Antoni Gaudí. Chatting to locals revealed Barcelona’s colourful and passionate personality, and left us wanting more.
ISSUE 4
SAVOURING SICILY
The proud Catalan city won our hearts with its vivacious energy, mouthwatering gastronomy and the astonishing architecture of Antoni Gaudí. Chatting to locals revealed Barcelona’s colourful and passionate personality, and left us wanting more.
ISSUE 5
SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
Madeira put us in good cheer when we sipped our way through it with Food Hero Olly Smith and the owner of Blandy’s vineyard, Chris Blandy. We saw how the island’s famous fortified wine is made – and took the opportunity to enjoy a tipple or two.
ISSUE 6
MODERN MARVELS
Valencia blew us away with its fabulous food, incredible architecture and beautiful beaches. Spain’s third-largest city boldly mixes old and new to showstopping effect, from the 1920s Art Nouveau Mercado Central to the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.
ISSUE 7
MMMMM, CAKE
Eric Lanlard’s Afternoon Tea made our mouths water when we caught up with the master pâtissier and Food Hero. He revealed the inspiration behind the star creations from his new menu, such as the West Indies Chocolate Tart and heavenly Pistachio and Rose Financier.
ISSUE 8
ALL THINGS IONA
We gave you a sneak peek at Iona’s incredible spaces, including the stunning atrium and the showstopping SkyDome. The architectural marvel will host exciting dining and entertainment by day and buzz with lively vibes into the night, whatever the weather.
ISSUE 9
THE CANARY ISLANDS REVISITED
The Canary Islands took us by surprise. Venturing beyond the famed beaches, we discovered each island’s distinctive character and charm – from La Palma’s craft traditions and Gran Canaria’s foodie treats to Tenerife’s night skies and Fuerteventura’s wild landscapes.
ISSUE 10
TO ROTTERDAM AND BEYOND
This edition celebrates double digits in style, so where better to mark the occasion than in the super-cool city of Rotterdam? We find out why this Dutch gem tops the trendy stakes by exploring like a local. We discover its diverse architecture – such as the iconic Cube Houses – and devour the local food scene, including the cutting-edge Markthal. Cheers to the past 10 issues – and to wherever the world takes us next.
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