Restaurant News from October 2009
October 2009 Restaurant News Archive from Foodepedia
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Rugby lunches at The Bingham, Richmond
Wednesday October 28th, 2009
Those heading to Twickenham for the Autumn season of rugby internationals, might be tempted to make a minor diversion en route to visit The Bingham. The Bingham are introducing a special pre-game lunch menu at their 3 AA rosette restaurant. -
Full English on a Pizza - so that's breakfast sorted then Mario
Wednesday October 28th, 2009
Is nothing sacred? The great British fry up is about to get a continental makeover as Bella Italia launches the “Brit-alian Breakfast Pizza” to mark British Sausage Week, which runs from 2 to 8 November. -
The ultimate drinking and dining experience?TIFFING
Wednesday October 28th, 2009
Tiffing is a drinking & dining experience, produced as a supper club, during which guests are served food and drink pairings that have been created by a top chef and bartender working together to create real unions. -
Daniel Clifford brings 5 top chefs to Cambridge for 5 nights of Michelin starred dining in aid of Children in Need
Monday October 26th, 2009
Two Michelin starred Chef Daniel Clifford, chef patron of Midsummer House in Cambridge, has arranged for four other Michelin starred chefs to join him in creating a 'gastronomic extravaganza’ at Midsummer House, in aid of Children In Need. -
Get stuffed with a Turducken at Paradise by Way of Kensal Green
Sunday October 25th, 2009
The turducken dish consists of a partially de-boned duck stuffed with a de-boned pheasant, which itself is stuffed with a small de-boned partridge. The duck is then stuffed with a seasoned mixture of minced pork, pork fat, chicken livers, white wine, breadcrumbs and herbs. The dish is served with roast potatoes and a selection of seasonal vegetables. -
The Meat & Wine Co celebrates its first ‘birthday’ with celebrity charity event.
Wednesday October 21st, 2009
To celebrate its first anniversary, on Tuesday 29 October, The Meat & Wine Co will host a celebrity event in aid of its adopted charity, The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, a brilliant cause that does much to empower children and young people from impoverished backgrounds. -
Fly to Lapland with the Langham
Friday October 16th, 2009
The Langham, London is famed as being Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’. This festive season to celebrate its recently completed programme of renovation, The Langham will be offering diners a chance to win a trip to Lapland, the home of St Nicholas, for the most authentic festive season experience. -
Lombard Street offers Saturday comfort in the City
Friday October 16th, 2009
1 Lombard Street will open its brasserie for Saturday lunch and dinner from tomorrow 17 October. Following numerous enquiries from customers, 1 Lombard Street will offer both set menus and a la carte offerings in its neo-classical grade two listed brasserie and bar, located opposite the Bank of England.Guests to 1 Lombard Street on Saturday 17 October are invited to enjoy a complimentary cocktail to celebrate the new lunch and dinner opening. -
Wild Mushrooms Galore at Le Bouchon Breton and Bordelais this October
Friday October 16th, 2009
This October Le Bouchon Breton in East London and its Battersea sister Le Bouchon Bordelais launches two new wild mushroom menus Breton and Bordelais Executive Head Chef and wild mushroom fanatic Olivier Ripert and his team have devised these two gastronomic menus. -
‘El Faro’ Spanish restaurant food and wine pairing evening 22nd October
Thursday October 15th, 2009El Faro and sommelier Armit come together to present the wines of Alejandro Fernandez.The host will introduce and discuss each wine individually which will in turn be accompanied by specially selected dishes designed by head chef Javier Capella to enhance the flavour and the character of the wine.
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Pommery becomes Frieze Art Fairs official Champagne sponsor
Tuesday October 13th, 2009
Now in its seventh year, Frieze Art Fair encompasses the very best contemporary art galleries from around the world, bringing together works by today's most exciting artists. Over the four day event, Pommery Brut Royal NV, the marque's signature Champagne, will be served at each of the 165 gallery stands, as well as in the VIP area and Hix Oyster Bar & Restaurant. -
It's Mexican season in London!
Monday October 12th, 2009
If you love all things Mexican, then this month marks a string of events to enjoy -
The Stuff of Legends – The Return of Pierre Koffman
Monday October 12th, 2009
In an otherwise unexciting October on the culinary radar, French Chef and legend, Pierre Koffmann’s return to London seems to have created quite a stir with the masses. Initially launching his ‘Pop-Up’ restaurant on the roof of Selfridges as part of the London Restaurant Festival, due to popular demand they, Selfridges, have now extended availability until Saturday 31st Octobe -
Scrum dine with me - rugby charity supports mentally and physically disadvantaged children
Monday October 12th, 2009
Converting a bunch of heavyweight rugby players for kitchen service may seem like an impossible task, but when it comes to charity you have to give it a try. Executive Chef Vivek Singh, of the esteemed fine dining Indian restaurant Cinnamon Kitchen, and Wooden Spoon, a rugby charity supporting mentally and physically disadvantaged children, introduce ‘Scrum Dine With Me’. -
BYO wine Monday madness at Sam's extended until the end of October!
Wednesday October 7th, 2009
Whether you dust off the vintage Rothschild or pop down the local off-license before your visit to Sam's, they'll be happy to welcome you with your own bottle of wine in hand. -
Celebrating British game – a special tasting menu at Bingham Restaurant
Wednesday October 7th, 2009
The next date in the Bingham restaurant’s monthly programme of themed tasting menus will be Friday, October 30th, when head chef Shay Cooper will be preparing a menu celebrating the autumn favourite of game. The seven course meal, including specially matched wines, will be priced at £55 -
GAIL’s puts the Art into Artisan at FRIEZE.
Tuesday October 6th, 2009
This year at FRIEZE Art Fair, GAIL’s Artisan Bakery will be tantalising the taste buds of London’s glitterati with their carefully designed menu in the VIP lounge and tempting the greater community of art lovers in the Main Café with a plethora of their incredibly delicious artisan products. -
Got an Oyster Card? Get free oysters and more
Tuesday October 6th, 2009
Free oysters at Pont de la Tour, go native at Boisdales and learn how to shuck at the Bouchon Breton. There are oysters everywhere in October. -
Beer and a five star Thai feast
Monday October 5th, 2009
Although beer is the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverage, its complexity and compatibility with certain cuisines is often overlooked. Fine-dining Thai restaurant, Mango Tree in Belgravia, is revealing how Thailand’s best selling Chang beer enhances the delicate flavours of its dishes with a Street Food Beer Festival pairing menu, available from 5th until 25th October 2009 -
Chocolate Week Menu in aid of The Sick Children’s Trust.
Thursday October 1st, 2009
Mint Leaf, the London restaurant, has collaborated with Britain’s youngest and most highly qualified chocolatier to create an inspirational Chocolate Week Menu in aid of The Sick Children’s Trust. -
Hardy’s celebrate 25 years by offering customers their original 1984 Christmas menu at £19.84 per person.
Thursday October 1st, 2009
2009 marked Hardy's 25th anniversary and to celebrate this occasion they will be serving their £19.84 per head Christmas menu from November 16th and throughout December.