“The diamond of the kitchen”: that’s how famous 19th-century French gourmet Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin called the truffle, a type of fungi that’s been praised by gastronomes for its flavour for more than 4000 years.  Good news then for all of those who have a fondness for this rare delicacy that Italian truffle specialist Tartufi & Friends has opened a new truffle lounge and restaurant at Harrod’s: not a cheap treat -as those products rarely are- but a great treat nonetheless, for the quality of the products and its innovative menu. read more