Restaurant News February 2009
Get mum into The Kitchen this Mother's day
Every year on Mother’s Day we all scratch our heads for that perfect and elusive Mother’s Day present. So, The Kitchen of Parsons Green have come up with a selection of unique gift ideas for kids of all ages to create an extra special treat this Mothering Sunday.
Pop into the Potting Shed
One year, four seasons and hours of digging since opening and The Potting Shed is trailblazing the grow-your-own food revolution.To the rear of their country pub in the Cotswolds owners Jonathan Barry and Julian Muggridge have created a large kitchen garden providing Chef Dan Wyatt with fresh, organic vegetables, salad leaves and herbs.
New season’s lunch menu at Tamarind in Mayfair
London’s pioneering ‘nouvelle Indian’ restaurant, Tamarind, never stands still, as shown by its regularly changing seasonal lunch menus created by acclaimed chef, Alfred Prasad. Alfred is revered in the industry for his mastery of spices and his exciting contemporary cuisine that successfully marries the traditional with the contemporary
Yummy Mummy Treats For Mother’s Day At The Waterfront Restaurant
Discreetly nestled amongst Wyboston Lakes’ 350 acres of picturesque countryside, The Waterfront Restaurant is celebrating Mother's Day with a spring-time celebratory lunch, specially designed to spoil mums and their “foodie following” on Sunday 22nd March
Gilgamesh introduces black rice menu
Acclaimed Head Chef Ian Pengelley is proud to unveil an Asian black rice menu at Gilgamesh this spring. Ian has created a menu of five eclectic dishes all incorporating black rice, and ranging from sushi to tempura.
Le Bouchon Breton Proudly introduces Its Very Own Frommelier and Launches New Range of Monthly Cheese Master Classes
Le Bouchon Breton, the recently launched Spitalfields super brasserie, famous for serving one of London's best “Steak Frites” and having one of the largest and best stocked cheese carts in Europe is delighted to introduce Jean Claude Ali Cherif as their newly appointed Frommelier and to launch a monthly cheese master class for the public starting in March 2009.
Dine in Spanish style at the National Café and save over 50 percent on selected wines
From 25th February to 7th June, The National Café is celebrating the ‘Picasso: Challenging the Past’ exhibition at The National Gallery with two limited edition Iberian menus and a fantastic £10 offer on some very special Spanish wines.
Exclusive London Fashion Week 25th Anniversary menu at Papillon in support of Children with Leukaemia
Exclusive London Fashion Week 25th Anniversary menu at Papillonin support of Children with Leukaemia. Jemma Kidd has joined forces with renowned Chelsea restaurant Papillon this London Fashion Week to develop an exclusive menu of her favourite dishes in support of Children with Leukaemia www.leukaemia.org
From Russia with love: Tate Modern creates Russian-inspired cocktails to complement its Rodchenko & Popova exhibition
Rodchenko & Popova: Defining Constructivism opened to the public on February 12 at Tate Modern. To mark the occasion, Tate bars manager Alex Stevenson, has created three delicious Russian inspired Vodka cocktails: a Raspberry & Lychee Martini, a Redcurrant & Elderflower Sour and an Apple & Cinnamon Martini.
The Commander – Makes it so
The Commander offers what they call a 360-degree dining concept, with an Oyster Bar; a bistro restaurant; a Deli with three private dining rooms; and a courtyard where independent suppliers will trade quality fresh fish and flowers.
Valentine's menu just £18.95 at Zizzi
Reserve a table for you and your loved one this February 14th at Zizzi Ristorante for an evening of dining and romance guaranteed, with an aphrodisiac filled 3 course set menu plus a glass of Prosecco, for just £18.95
Saki introduces Ultra Low Calorie Menus with Miracle Fruit
Saki Bar and Food Emporium, the contemporary and authentic Japanese restaurant in Smithfield launches two special new low calorie menus this February. Each new menu contains less than 300kcal, only a fraction of the Recommended Daily Allowance (2,000kcal for women and 2,500kcal for men), while remaining healthy and nutritious.
Classic or contemporary: Tate offers two unique venues to celebrate a Valentine's Day with a difference
Those looking for an unusual way to celebrate Valentine's Day this year will have a variety of options at both Tate Britain and Tate Modern restaurants and cafés. Head Chefs at both galleries have worked together with award winning Sommelier for Tate Hamish Anderson, and created a fantastic offering to suit all tastes and budgets and an offer that is guaranteed to impress even the most discerning partner.
London restaurant tears up the bills for its customers
A London restaurant is tearing up its bills and asking customers to just pay what they think their food and service is worth. Peter Ilic, owner of the Little Bay restaurant group, will not present a single food bill to diners at his Farringdon Road restaurant during February.
