Restaurant News from January 2011

January 2011 Restaurant News Archive from Foodepedia

  • The Athenaeum And Cheese Expert Alex James Launch A Unique Cheese & Whisky Food Pairing Menu

    Newsdesk
    Monday January 31st, 2011

    Alex James, the British song-writer turned cheese aficionado, has teamed up with the athenaeum hotel’s head chef, David Marshall, and resident whisky sommelier, Angelo Gobbi, to create a whisky and cheese food-pairing menu in celebration of the hotel’s whisky bar.

  • A Persian feast.

    Newsdesk
    Monday January 31st, 2011

    Join Greg Malouf, widely acclaimed as the master of modern Middle Eastern cooking, and a regular guest chef in restaurants across the world is taking his new book Saraban on a food tour. Saraban explores one of the world s earliest and greatest empires and is an unforgettable journey through the culinary landscapes of ancient Persia and modern-day Iran.

  • The finest ham -free at Iberica, London

    Newsdesk
    Wednesday January 26th, 2011

    All this week they’re showcasing Jabugo Ham Sierra Mayor at Iberica by giving away free samples with every meal. Iberica has just been awarded a bib by the Michelin guide, one of the few things that fossilised institution actually got right.

  • Jean-Georges Vongerichten returns to London

    Newsdesk
    Tuesday January 25th, 2011

    Internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, holder of three Michelin stars at his restaurant Jean Georges, Central Park West, Manhattan, is set to open his latest venture in London. Spice Market will open at the new W London - Leicester Square hotel, Wardour Street, in February.

  • UK’s First Maitre d’Amour Puts Love On The Menu

    Newsdesk
    Saturday January 22nd, 2011

    One of London’s top romantic restaurants introduces its very own cupid for Valentine’s Day 2011 Calling love-sick fools and hopeless romantics everywhere: Covent Garden French restaurant Clos Maggiore is capturing the spirit of Valentine’s Day 2011 like never before.

  • Nobu shows London his Umami

    Newsdesk
    Friday January 21st, 2011

    Japanese food Mecca and celeb hangout Nobu is returning to its roots and hosting three unique events with the creator himself.

  • Namaaste Kitchen opens in Camden

    Newsdesk
    Friday January 21st, 2011

    The team behind Salaam Namaste Bloomsbury has recently opened a new venture in Camden called Namaaste Kitchen.

  • The Cinnamon Club Celebrates A Decade

    Florence Hillier
    Monday January 17th, 2011

    Having established itself as one of the prime Indian eateries this side of Delhi, The Cinnamon Club is gearing up for a celebration.

  • Pay what it's worth at The Fish Place

    Newsdesk
    Friday January 14th, 2011

    To give their diners a New Year’s gift, The Fish Place is offering them  the opportunity to pay whatever they think their meal is worth - for one week only.

  • Free Zacapa 23 digestif with every limited edition dessert ordered at aqua neuva

    Newsdesk
    Thursday January 13th, 2011

    If you're on a January detox, you're probably finding temptation at every turn. Here's another rather devilish temptation from Ron Zacapa and aqua neuva.

  • Pommery Endorses Gladiatorial Polo

    Newsdesk
    Thursday January 13th, 2011

    Sponsored by Champagne Pommery, teams from Argentina, England, Scotland and South Africa will play against eachother at London's O2 arena on February 24. The highlight will be The Churchill cup in which England faces Argentina.

     

  • High Hopes for Team UK in the 'Culinary Oscars'

    Newsdesk
    Thursday January 13th, 2011

    Thousands of supporters from all over the world will descend on France’s culinary capital for the duration of the Bocuse d’Or. It is unlike any other culinary competition and more akin to a sporting event, with fans clashing pans, sounding horns and cheering as their candidate presents his/her beautifully presented platters to a panel of 24 judges.

  • John Burton-Race joins the team at My Dining Room, Fulham

    Newsdesk
    Monday January 10th, 2011

    My Dining Room, the French gastropub in the heart of Fulham, has recruited John Burton-Race to help them help them develop their menu and introduce dishes that match with their ethos of delivering ‘honest French food’.

  • Zing for a free supper at Zizzis

    Newsdesk
    Friday January 7th, 2011

    After the success of the December Sessions at St Giles, Zizzi is carrying the musical evenings into January and like before, diners can sing for their supper. Diners at Zizzi’s newest London restaurant who get up and sing in front of the restaurant audience will get their supper for free, and raise money for youth charity The Prince’s Trust in the process.

  • Lunch for a £1.00 at Cafe Luc

    Newsdesk
    Tuesday January 4th, 2011

    To combat the January blues Cafe Luc are resurrecting their £1 sale in the new year! For just £1 you can choose from  their set menu, created by head chef David Collard, for lunch or dinner