CHEF'S BLOG

JUN TANAKA TO APPEAR ON BBC1 SATURDAY KITCHEN IN
DECEMBER 2008

Just to let you know that I'll be appearing on the BBC's Saturday Kitchen in December.  Hopefully you’ll be able to tune in to see one of my recipes being demonstrated.

SIMPLE TO SENSATIONAL COOK BOOK

I have been extremely busy working on my new cookery book, which will be available in all book shops from May 2009.  It’s particularly exciting as this will be my first book.  Within the cook book there will be 100 recipes, including starters, salads, main courses and desserts.  First I will provide simple recipes for inexperienced cooks that will build confidence and teach basic skills.  The opposite page to each recipe will then demonstrate how this simple recipe can be transformed into something spectacular in a few easy steps.  For example, once the simple Butternut Squash Soup has been mastered, it can be turned into sensational Butternut Squash Soup with Caramelised Scallops, Wild Mushrooms and Parmesan. 

JUN TANAKA APPEARED ON BBC2 MARKET KITCHEN
FROM 3RD UNTIL 7TH NOVEMBER 2008

I enjoyed presenting on Market Kitchen every day at 2.15pm from 3rd until 7th November 2008.  It is the first time that Market Kitchen has been shown on BBC2, so hopefully the ratings will have soared.  During the five days, I cooked a number of dishes such as Duck Breast with Caramelised Chicory and Lentils, and Clementine and Orange Blossom Clafoutis.

GOURMET CANDY FLOSS AT PEARL

We have just introduced Gourmet Candy Floss at Pearl which is offered complimentary with our guests’ petit fours, or in Pearl Bar for only £5 for two candy floss.  It’s only available on Saturday evenings and the flavours include Marshmallow; Chocolate Profiterole; Lemon; and Strawberry Candy Floss.

JUN TANAKA AND PEARL SHOWCASE AT TOP LONDON GASTRO SHOWS

With many exciting and interesting gastronomic events happening in London during 2009, I am always delighted to have the opportunity to showcase the talents of Pearl’s kitchen to food fans and London’s gastronomes!

One of the largest events will be Taste of London in Regents Park.  Running from the 18th to the 21st June 2009, Taste of London is a great environment for us to demonstrate our cooking talents, alongside some of the best restaurants in London.

JUN TANAKA AT PEARL RESTAURANT

Jun Tanaka is the Executive Chef at Pearl, one of the Capital’s most glamorous restaurants, with over a million hand-strung pearls in its décor. Since its opening in June 2004, the restaurant has established an excellent reputation for its exquisite modern French cuisine.

Prior to Pearl, Jun spent 10 years working with some of London’s best chefs in seven top Michelin star restaurants, including The Oak Room with Marco Pierre White.

WELCOME TO PEARL’S WEBSITE

Welcome to our new website. Keep a look out in this section for hints and tips on how to cook great tasting dishes in your own home.  These will be appearing in this section regularly.  If you have any questions, please e-mail me at info@pearl-restaurant.com.

Jun