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Adam Simmonds to leave Danesfield House Adam Simmonds, executive chef of Danesfield House in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, is to leave the Michelin-starred hotel at the end of October. Read more from Caterer and Hotelkeeper   A dinner made entirely of desserts from Belgium's 'godfather of molecular pastry' Chef Roger van Damme of Michelin-starred Het Gebaar in Antwerp, Belgium, is getting a lot of attention for his incredible dinner made entirely of desserts. Often called the “godfather of molecular pastry,” the chef showed off his beautifully crafted dishes during an innovative five-course “dessert for dinner” event as part of the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok’s annual World Gourmet Festival. Read more from CNN   New London restaurant and bar openings, September 2013 The Telegraph lists the best new London restaurant and bar openings, menu launches and pop-up events taking place in September 2013. Read more from The Telegraph
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Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press