Clare Smyth is shortlisted for the AA Chef of the Year Award 2016. Voted for by chefs all around the UK, this year’s winner will be announced at the AA Hospitality Awards on 26th September.
Menabrea Memories
Four wheels bad, two wheels good. Beena gets whisked off on a whirlwind trip around Italian towns and restaurants all fuelled by Menabrea beer
YO! Sushi’s YO! Festival
Tom says YO to a surprisingly good value deal in the middle of Blue Water Shopping Centre
Alhambra Beer Menu at Ember Yard
Tom gets a second bite at Ember Yard and once again gets away without paying. He does have to turn in his copy on time though as we are all jealous.
We Try Hakkasan Around The World Locally Inspired’Only At’ Menus
The hottest September day since God knows when means that I am particularly happy to be heading to Hakkasan Mayfair. Not just for a preview of the new Only At menus and cocktails, but also for the blessed luxury of perfect air-conditioning.
Bordering on perfection in Bordeaux
Nick travels to the heart of wine country for a stay at a boutique hotel with a starred chef and its very own vineyard
Opening time with Tabasco
Oysters, oysters – oysters every shucking where. Nick thinks he’s in paradise. It’s 1pm, he has a large bloody Mary in his hand, and he’s being encouraged to eat as many oysters as he can. Well, if he must.
Japan comes to London with the Japan Centre pop-up fair
Japan Centre, the dedicated Asian food hall and online shop, are excited to launch a series of pop up fairs in-store, bringing hundreds of products to London from Kyoto.
The Three Witches of Siefersheim
Intrepid booze hound, Douglas Blyde recalls an enchanting dinner in the company of benign wine focused witches…
Old Dishes Rediscovered for British Food Fortnight
In true patriotic style, award-winning gastropub, restaurant and bar operator ETM Group, is celebrating top-notch British grub by bringing forgotten favourites back into favour and onto our plates, for a limited time only.