Checking in... TV chef Ainsley Harriott talks about eating his first hot dog in New York and having an unforgettable meal at Sydney's Bondi Icebergs
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TV chef Ainsley Harriott
This week TV chef Ainsley Harriott checks in to our travel Q&A.
He talks about his earliest holiday memory - eating his first hot dog in New York - being 'blown away' by Sydney's Icebergs restaurant - and more...
Most memorable place?
Petra, Jordan’s ancient city. It takes your breath away.
Do you always fly first class?
When I am flying long-haul, I tend to go business class. I’ve had two hip operations so I can’t sit in economy for more than three hours without starting to get cramp.
What can’t you travel without?
A good toothpick.
Earliest holiday memory?
Eating my first proper hot dog in New York. I could smell the onions 50 yards away.
Favourite hotel?
The Coral Reef Club in Barbados. I’ve been many times, and the staff are so relaxed.
Most unforgettable meal?
I was blown away by a Sydney restaurant called Icebergs. I don’t know what I had. I just remember feeling fantastic there.
What’s your holiday hell?
I hate poor service. Being busy is no excuse. I have high standards.
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Ainsley said he was 'blown away' by Sydney's famous Icebergs restaurant in Bondi
Favourite place in the UK?
My partner lives in Chester and I like popping up there. It’s an old Roman city with great restaurants, bars and delis.
Where next?
I’m planning to go skiing with a couple of mates — probably at Val d’Isere in the French Alps. I’ve absolutely loved skiing ever since I went with school and I was the only black man in the mountains.
- Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook is available to watch online on ITV Hub.
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