Chef Frederick Forster has joined forces with Miele to launch a pop-up restaurant called “Steam” in London’s Covent Garden, which is totally calorie-neutral.

The “world’s best restaurant” said Saturday it would reimburse dozens of diners who came down with a nasty case of food poisoning after savouring its delights.

Michelin has struck a partnership with the largest online reservations provider in Europe that will allow consumers to book a table at a Michelin-rated eatery instantly.

After a 12-year run, Gordon Ramsay is packing up his knives and leaving the kitchens of luxury London hotel Claridge’s.

Designer Jimmy Choo has teamed up with the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong for a fashionably delicious offering.

From April onwards, tourists will be able to eat pastries created by Jimmy Choo as well as leave with a pair of his 24/7 collection shoes.

Through May 5, clients at the hotel will be able to discover trays of small cakes inspired by Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection (€25 per person).

Guests will be able to enjoy milk chocolate high heels stuffed with lemon, small bags wrapped in white chocolate, raspberry mousse and rose dessert and macaroon lollipops stuffed with mango and passion fruit cream, among others.

From April 2-7, women can also choose the “Jimmy Choo L900″ offer ($11,800 HKD/about €1,150 per person for the night). Apart from the pastries and a luxurious room, tourists will be able to choose a pair of the designer’s shoes from his 24/7 collection (worth $5,000 HKD/about €487) from the hotel boutique.

Information and reservations: www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark

Alain Ducasse has thrown his chef’s hat into the increasingly saturated Parisian chocolate scene with a bean-to-chocolate store that will open this week.