Restaurant News from May 2009
May 2009 Restaurant News Archive from Foodepedia
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Belgo Lobster Festival
Thursday May 28th, 2009
Belgo’s Lobster fest, now in it’s tenth year, promises a good deal, just the sort of thing we need in credit crunch times. 5,000 live lobsters have been pre-ordered by Executive Chef, Muir Picken from Nova Scotia’s finest lobster pots for the festival, which will run from 1st to 30th June inclusive, so there’s going to be a lot of scuttling in the kitchen. -
Summer places
Wednesday May 27th, 2009
Ah eating outside, is there anything nicer? Well yes, but not on a family website. We are collating places to snack in the great outdoors so read on and see which ones stir your suncream -
Moti Mahal hits the road
Friday May 22nd, 2009
On Thursday 28 May 2009 Moti Mahal will launch a new menu highlighting recipes of rural corners of India that has been inspired from the tales and experiences of Head Chef Anirudh Arora's voyage across the ancient ‘Grand Trunk' Road. -
Galvin Brothers go larger still
Friday May 22nd, 2009
Chris and Jeff Galvin today announce the forthcoming launch of their latest restaurant, based in the heart of the City. The restaurant, as yet unnamed, is based in the beautiful 19th century grade II listed St Botolph’s Hall in Spital Square, between Bishopsgate and Commercial Street. It will comprise three dining areas - a fine dining restaurant based in the main hall, a bar area in the old Curate’s House and an all day café with outdoor seating leading on to Spital Square. -
The Chefs’ Room Fish And Cookery School - Cookery With A Capital C
Thursday May 21st, 2009
FrancoTraruschio OBE the founder of the legendary Walnut Tree restaurant and exciting young executive chef James Sommerin of the Michelin starred Crown at Whitebrook and winner of the recent BBC 2 great British Menu Welsh heat, will be teaching hands-on cooking at the Chefs’Room, the new fish and cookery school in Blaenavon, South Wales. -
Awana wine pairing dinner 10th June
Wednesday May 20th, 2009
Awana restaurant are proud to present an evening of food and wine pairing in association with Chateau de Campuget on Wednesday the 10th of June. -
Forever young at the Royal Garden Hotel
Tuesday May 19th, 2009
The Royal Garden Hotel will remain forever young this summer thanks to being the official hotel partner for the inaugural performance of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. -
What are D&D doing?
Wednesday May 13th, 2009
Check out what the guys at D&D have lined up in their many restaurants! -
Late night Friday – Oliver Peyton at the National Gallery
Tuesday May 12th, 2009
This May the National Gallery takes part in Museums at Night 2009 – a three-day celebration of British museums taking place between Friday 15 and Sunday 17 May where venues are open into the wee small hours.What’s more, Oliver Peyton, author of The National Cookbook will be on hand to sign copies of his critically-acclaimed book at the Sainsbury’s Wing shop between 6pm and 8pm -
The Avalon Sources New Head Chef
Monday May 11th, 2009
The Avalon, Clapham’s finest public house and garden, renowned for its elegant seasonal British menu and superb wine list has successfully sourced brand new chef, Adam Hicks. Formerly of Bermondsey Kitchen, Hicks brings a master’s touch alongside a no-nonsense approach to cooking, allowing the fresh, seasonal and locallysourced ingredients to sing for themselves. -
New wine tasting menu at Tamarind
Monday May 11th, 2009
Tamarind, the Indian restaurant in Mayfair. From this month, a new wine tasting menu – pairing fragrantly spiced Indian cuisine with fine wines is available. -
A Fundraising Party in Aid of Cancer Research UK
Monday May 11th, 2009
With the days getting longer, and hopefully warmer, Massis, the Lebanese Restaurant located in Paddington Basin, has partnered with Cancer Research UK and the Nuffield Health Club to encourage people to not only think about Al Fresco dining, but to combat the risk of cancer by consuming at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. -
Quiz night with Sudi Pigott at the Butcher and Grill
Monday May 11th, 2009
Consider yourself to be the foodie oracle? Well, now' your chance to prove it. On Wednesday 20th May, Sudi Pigott, food writer and author of 'How to be a Better Foodie: the little bulging book for the truly epicurious' will host a fun and informative foodie quiz evening here at The Butcher & Grill, Wimbledon to put your gastro reputations to the test. -
A little corner of Belgium comes to the capital at Brouge
Friday May 8th, 2009
Following the success of its first venue in Twickenham, Brouge comes to Richmond to excite diners with its modern Belgian bistro. Brouge offers guests the opportunity to sample a wealth of tasty Belgian inspired cuisine with a hint of Modern British influence – using fresh local produce delivered to the door daily. -
Mela Celebrates National Vegetarian Week (18–24 May 2009)
Thursday May 7th, 2009Kuldeep Singh, Executive Chef of Mela, the contemporary Indian restaurant group, is feeling fresh and fruity this May in celebration of Vegetarian Week. With many restaurants focusing on vegetables, Kuldeep wanted to showcase a menu that also included some of his favourite fruit inspired dishes.
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Summer Swish at Harrison’s
Wednesday May 6th, 2009
Swishing is another buzzword that’s already causing a stir and and something perfect for the economic times we currently live in. Harrison’s has complimented this trend by introducing a unique swishing event at their restaurant -
Celebrate English Wine Week at Kettner’s
Sunday May 3rd, 2009
English Wine Week runs this year from May 23-31. In celebration, Kettner’s in Soho is offering a special selection of English wines for the week both by the bottle and the glass, giving guests an opportunity to discover why English vintners have got the more established producers in France quaking in their boots. -
Glittering Line Up Of Chefs Confirmed For Henley Food Festival
Sunday May 3rd, 2009
The final line up of chefs demonstrating at the 2009 Le Cordon Bleu Henley Food Festival on 16th & 17th May has been confirmed. Containing a mixture of local, national and international stars, boasting Michelin Stars, a vast range of TV appearances, books and talent to spare, this year’s crew is a mouth watering prospect. -
Futurist Aerobanquet, at Hurley
Saturday May 2nd, 2009
“Ladies and Gentlemen, on Behalf of the Captain and the Entire Crew, I Would Like to Welcome you aboard the White Blackbird Aerobanquet, a Non Stop Service from London to The Olde Bell, Hurley” -
South African wine festival at Vivat Bacchus
Saturday May 2nd, 2009City restaurant Vivat Bacchus will be hosting a South African wine festival at its Farringdon branch (47, Farringdon Street) between 12-14 May, coinciding with the International Wine & Spirits Fair taking place in London.
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Gilgamesh Opens Food Market
Friday May 1st, 2009
This summer critically acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant Gilgamesh will open a food market on Monday nights within an area of the vast venue from the end of this month. -
Jom Makan - fast, fresh and affordable
Friday May 1st, 2009
Translated Jom Makan means ‘Let’s Go Eat’ and that simple statement is the very ethos behind this avowedly no nonsense, minimal restaurant tah aims to deliver fast, fresh, Malaysian cuisine to your table.