Restaurant News from December 2008
December 2008 Restaurant News Archive from Foodepedia
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London’s Alternative New Year’s Eve Party At The Theatre of Dreams
Saturday December 27th, 2008
An all-new dining and entertainment experience has arrived in London direct from South Africa and they’re throwing a special night to celebrate the New Year. A heady fusion of comedy, cirque and cabaret combine with decadent dining to create an irresistible theatrical experience: welcome to Madame Zingara’s Theatre of Dreams -
Detox with a curry? Yes!!
Saturday December 27th, 2008
Filled with remorse from gorging on one too many treats? Has festive over-indulgence left you feeling a little guilty? Thanks to Mela, the authentic, country-style Indian restaurants, foodies need suffer no more with their ‘Curry of Conscience’ detox menu, courtesy of executive chef, Kuldeep Singh. Available throughout January, the menu is full on flavour, but has NO added fats or oils so is low in calories with many ingredients featured for their zingy health benefits. -
Yule regret not eating before your christmas shopping trip
Thursday December 18th, 2008
Shoppers could save themselves up to £100 if they eat a proper meal before hitting the high street this Christmas, according to one of the UK’s leading nutritionists. In a study commissioned by London food hall and restaurant Esca, Dr Sarah Schenker found that the concentration levels of shoppers who fail to eat the correct foods crash well before those who have eaten a nutritious breakfast and top up their energy levels as they shop. -
Enticing festive menus, late openings, early bird offers and English afternoon tea
Wednesday December 17th, 2008
The Rex Whistler Restaurant at Tate Britain is offering a festive set Christmas menu every lunchtime until Tuesday 23rd December. The menu at this iconic London location has a distinct Modern British flavour and special attention is paid to sourcing regional and seasonal ingredients, evident in dishes such as Roast parsnip soup with honey crème fraîche, Three bird roast with game chips & bread sauce, Root vegetable & sweet potato casserole and Cranberry & walnut tart with cranberry sorbet. The special set menu is £33.10 for three courses including illy coffee or Jing leaf tea. -
Bistro One Ninety returns to its heyday
Tuesday December 16th, 2008
Bistro One Ninety at 190 Queen’s Gate, Kensington, received great critical acclaim when it was opened by Anthony Worrall Thompson in the early 90’s. Under its new ownership, Bistro One Ninety is seeking to return to its heyday with the appointment of a talented new Head Chef, Taher Djeebet. -
Laverstoke Park Farm at Fifth Floor Restaurant and Cafe
Wednesday December 10th, 2008
February 2009 will see two renowned purveyors of food, Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor and Laverstoke Park Farm, join forces to showcase a new range of menus celebrating all that is good about comforting Winter eating. A hearty farm breakfast will be available at the Café and a stunning Market Lunch menu at the Restaurant, both created using the finest seasonal produce from Laverstoke Park, a leader in the field of ethical, organic and biodynamic farming. -
Eat From Head to Tail at The Devonshire Arms – Beeley
Tuesday December 9th, 2008
From January 2009 a unique ‘Head to Tail’ menu – offering customers cuts of meat from every part of various animals – is to be available at The Devonshire Arms – Beeley. Situated in the stunning village of Beeley, Derbyshire, the charming 18th century country inn is owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and located in the estate surrounding their ancestral seat, Chatsworth House. Its restaurant is renowned throughout the Peak District for its beautifully cooked menus made from produce grown and reared on the estate – including incredible beef, lamb and pork. -
Chef turns Christmas on its head with Brussel Sprout ice cream
Friday December 5th, 2008
One of London's top restaurants has given traditional Christmas lunch a twist by creating the world's first Brussel Sprout Ice Cream served with a turkey jelly and cranberry foam. Head chef Stuart Ferguson, of restaurant group Vivat Bacchus, has turned every traditional Christmas dish on its head to create the innovative new menu. It is quite frankly rather odd sounding but hey if Heston can do bacon ice cream and snail porridge why not put children's favourite vegetable into ice cream -
SMIRNOFF BLACK Winter Ice Lounge returns to Plateau Restaurant Canary Wharf
Thursday December 4th, 2008
Following the success of last year’s Smirnoff Black Winter Ice Lounge as the place to get into the festive spirit in style, the people from Smirnoff Black vodka and Plateau Restaurant Canary Wharf will once again transform the rooftop terrace into a sophisticated winter destination from 8th December 2008 – 7th February 2009. -
Dazzling Indian Seafood Set Lunch at Trishna
Wednesday December 3rd, 2008
A new set lunch menu is now available from Trishna London. The Marylebone-based restaurant offers an up-market, London take on Mumbai’s iconic seafood eaterie Trishna.
The food is based on the marine life found in the North Sea and the Channel, and in tune with its chic, Marylebone village location, the restaurant is designed in a sophisticated, contemporary Western style -
A Swiss chalet on the King's Road
Wednesday December 3rd, 2008On the 10th of December, the Bluebird Cafe on the King’s Road is holding a Christmassy event to launch their new winter ski chalet on the forecourt. There will be carol singers and plenty of Gløgg and mince pies to keep everyone warm! Throughout the festive season the log chalet at Bluebird will be serving a variety of sweet and savoury fondues for four, which are perfect for groups and winter parties
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London Fine Dining Group Donates VAT Savings to Charity
Wednesday December 3rd, 2008
Since Chancellor Alistair Darling announced in his pre-budget report that VAT will be cut to 15%, senior management at London Fine Dining Group – owner of some of the capital’s most celebrated fine dining restaurants – have decided to pass the difference from the standard VAT rate on to charity until the 31st December 2008. -
Head Chef at Papillon eBays himself for Christmas
Tuesday December 2nd, 2008
If you google the name of the head chef at Papillon, you'll see it listed in many languages you might not be able to read: Chinese, German, Vietnamese, and French to name a few. David Duverger isn't just the talk of the London, he seems to have gotten the attention of much of the world. It isn't everyday that a well-known chef decides to eBay himself off for Christmas to raise money for a charity. -
Black Boy Inn combines a feast with Christmas shopping
Monday December 1st, 2008
On Wednesday, 3 December, the Black Boy Inn in Milton will offer a feast made from local produce alongside the opportunity to buy gifts directly from producers. And for this shopping trip, all under one roof, no umbrellas will be needed. The Black Boy Inn's head chef Kevin Hodgkiss has prepared a menu using entirely local seasonal produce, including "Upton Smokeries" goose breast with berry salsa & shaken oak sweet honey mustard dressing, or "The Meat Joint" made with rosemary & redcurrant sausages. Guests will be able to try the "Country Deli" Christmas pudding or "Oxford Cheese Company" cheese board. With Homemade mince pies served with handmade Grand Marnier truffles, the dinner alone is an event not to be missed.