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  • Welsh Rarebit on a Burger? We taste test Byron's Gizz-mo

    Wednesday November 9th, 2011

    We went to try Byron's new Movember offering, the Gizz-mo burger, to see if welsh rarebit cuts the mustard as a burger topping.

  • Great Taste Triumphs at Boisdale & Wright Brothers Oyster Tasting Championship 2011

    Wednesday November 9th, 2011

    After a day of judging with 585 oysters shucked in the two categories of oyster tasted and 13 producers represented in front of 15 epicurean judges, the results are in from the inaugural Boisdale & Wright Brothers Oyster Tasting Championship 2011.

  • Philly with a chance of meatballs

    Monday November 7th, 2011

    Looking for something to make for dinner this week? Why not try Philly Hero Nicola Bryans' meatball linquine recipe using Philadelphia cream cheese. With meatballs, cream cheese and pasta this recipe has all the hallsmarks of the perfect comfort cooking.

  • A Great Night with a Conscience

    Monday November 7th, 2011

    On November 9, central London restaurant Floridita will be pulling out the stops to raise money for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal 2011 with an extra special charity performance of Cabaret Floridita, its fabulously glamorous live music and burlesque night.

  • Steak in the City as Hawksmoor Guildhall opens

    Wednesday November 2nd, 2011

    The new Hawksmoor steak restaurant and cocktail bar on Basinghall Street in the City is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday to Friday.  With 160 covers in the dining room, 50 in the bar and a private dining room seating 22, Guildhall is the biggest Hawksmoor yet and a threat to cows everywhere.

  • Special Edition (Belvedere)RED Vodka

    Wednesday November 2nd, 2011

    Belvedere, the world’s first super premium vodka, announces its partnership with (RED) and the launch of a Special Edition Bottle to raise proceeds for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaTM. 50% of profits from the global sale of BELVEDERE (PRODUCT)RED TM Special Edition Bottle will contribute to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Africa.

  • Show us your Mo at Giraffe

    Friday October 28th, 2011

    Giraffe restaurants nationwide are getting in on the Mo action, calling all Mo Bros to grow a moustache to help raise funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, with their new ‘Show your Mo’ campaign.

  • Win vouchers for L'atelier des Chefs cooking school worth £500

    Thursday October 27th, 2011

    The ethical hot drinks brand is challenging Britain to create the perfect dessert recipe to pair with a cup of coffee for the chance to win £500 worth of vouchers for gourmet London cooking school L’atelier des Chefs. The winning recipe will also star in Cafédirect’s limited edition Coffee and Dessert Matching Cookbook.

     

  • Chateau Boundary Bordeaux night

    Thursday October 27th, 2011

    Foodepedia loved the last Chateau Boundary wine night, so we recommend wine lovers leg it over to Conran's classy basement for the upcoming Bordeaux night with Diarmid O'Hara from Corney & Barrow

  • Baffled Brits still clueless Christmas cooks

    Tuesday October 25th, 2011

    Despite one in five British adults claiming to start planning for Christmas from today (25 October), research commissioned by Taste of Christmas reveals that a third of the nation still has no idea how to cook a traditional turkey dinner.

  • Eat Burgers, Raise Money for Charity

    Monday October 24th, 2011
  • Rachel's Goes Tropo

    Friday October 21st, 2011

    Rachel’s have just launched a brand new Limited Edition pineapple, coconut & banana yogurt and a Special Edition seasonal fruits multipack, available in supermarkets nationwide.

  • Pierre Herme Macarons

    Thursday October 20th, 2011

    The newest kid on the macaron block is Pierre Hermé. They love to get playful with their flavours, and I'm not talking about salted caramel here, I'm talking about some truly innovative concoctions.

  • Tramezzino: Italian for Sandwich (crusts off of course)

    Thursday October 20th, 2011

    The meat was succulent and the fillings were tasty, colourful, fresh and most importantly generous. There's nothing worse than a stingy sandwich.

  • Wilton's Cigar and Cognac Tasting Dinner

    Thursday October 20th, 2011

    Wiltons is pleased to be hosting its first cigar dinner on the 16th of November in their private dining room.

  • Scholtès Centre of Excellence Presents…“A Moment on the Lips”

    Thursday October 20th, 2011

    Unconventionally marking the opening of Scholtès' Centre of Excellence at 98 Wigmore Street, London, a multi-faceted play was staged around the brand's high-end appliances encased in a brave, tactile scheme by designer Patricia Urquiola.

  • Powder White!

    Wednesday October 19th, 2011

    If you’re of the opinion that all chalet wine is barely drinkable plonk served in anonymous carafes, then it’s time to think again. Powder White, one of the UK’s leading ski holiday specialists, is  busting that myth offering a better class of house wine to all, unusually including a house rose, and for those looking for something superior to that they work with renowned wine merchants such as Berry Brothers & Rudd – wine supplier to the Royal family – and Le Verre Gourmand to source exemplary stock to offer premium wine lists to oenophile powder hounds.

  • 100 years ‘Michelin Guide’ Dinner at The Grand Eastbourne

    Tuesday October 18th, 2011

    Ever fancied pushing aside molecular cuisine and eating a la ancienne? The Grand in Eastbourne offers the chance with their 100 years ‘Michelin Guide’ Dinner. A snip at £65 for five courses, matched wines and champagne from chef Keith Mitchell. A real taste of how it was all done yesterday.

  • William Curley opens Chocolate Box

    Saturday October 15th, 2011

    William Curley has set up a Chocolate Box in the Front Room at St Martins Lane Hotel. Launched at the beginning of National Chocolate Week, the pop up will be open until the New Year.

  • A New Restaurant for Mayfair

    Friday October 14th, 2011

    Arjun and Peter Waney, the power duo behind Zuma, Roka and La Petite Maison are teaming up with Giulliano Lotto to open Banca, a new Italian restaurant for the new site at 30 North Audley St Mayfair.