26 Days, 26 Cuisines: Are You Game For London's World Food Marathon?

By Christian Rose-Day (02 Jul 12)
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The staff at the Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel in the City of London (pictured above) have developed a challenge that even the most hardened diners amongst us will need to train for: a 26-day world food marathon.

Starting today and “running" (snigger) until July 27th, the day of the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremony, 26 dishes from 26 countries will feature amongst the regular menu options at the hotel's four restaurants: the grand neo-classic and stained glass domed 1901 restaurant; the recent ‘best sustainable seafood restaurant in London', Catch; the casual brasserie, Eastway; and the Japanese restaurant, Miyako. One special starter, main course or dessert will be available each day.

The 2012 World Food Marathon Menu
Portugal - Carne de Porco a alentejana
Italy - Malloreddus alla campidanese
Poland – Golabki
Latvia - Frikandel zuppa
Brazil - Feijoada completa
Philippines - Chicken and Pork Adobo
  Sri Lanka - Srilankan Spiced Prawns and String Hoppers Meat Rolls
  South Africa - Bobotie
  Lithuania - Cepelinai
  Korea - Spicy pork
  Switzerland - Trio of Toblerone Mousse
  Ireland - Irish Coffee Cream Cheesecake with a Bay Guinness Mousse
  France - A Taste of France (Tartare, Nicoise, Quenelles de Poisson, Pissaladiere)
  Great Britain - New Age Sherry Trifle
  Australia - Mango Pavlova and Lamingtons
  Germany - Maultaschen, Zwiebelschmelze und Kartoffelsalat
  Colombia - Bandeja Paisa
  India - Murgh makhani
  Pakistan – Biryani
  Gambia – Domoda
  Sweden - Poached Crayfish
  Trinidad – Curry Cascadura
  Spain - Galician Octopus
  Hungary - Goulash
  Slovakia - Sheep's Cheese Dumpling
  Greece - Gyros, Tzatziki, White Cabbage, Tomatoes, Pita bread

So, have you got what it takes to eat 26 different dishes in 26 days? If you think you're game, book yourself a table using one of the reservations calendars below.