September marks the start of the oyster season, this means that it’s time for champagne […]
Soho Kitchen & Bar take over by Little Bao
Home of the “bao†– a traditional Chinese steamed, filled bun – owner and chef May Chow’s burger-style baos have gained popularity since opening in Hong Kong in 2013. The weeklong takeover will be the London debut for Little Bao.
Li Veli Winery & Bistro, Covent Garden
Two winemaking, hotel owning families running an Italian bistro in Covent Garden; Tom heads to Li Veli to see if experience makes for excellence…
The ultimate Scotch Egg
HG Walter butchers buy from small specialist producers and from farmers who raise free-range, organically-fed animals in the traditional way. HG Walter has been voted best small butcher shop in Great Britain, and best butcher in London and the Southeast.
Lavender Trinity Cream from The Plowden Arms
Unashamedly old fashioned pub The Plowden Arms in Shiplake just outside Henley has a keen chef in Matt Woodley who trained with Gordon Ramsay but is now cooking what he loves best – food with history.
What is sourdough?
There is no doubt that sourdough is the bread of the moment, with bakeries around the country experiencing a big demand for this increasingly popular loaf, which is made with ingredients whose origins often go back years, sometimes up to a hundred!
Aqua Nueva
Emma indulges in some Spanish flavour and a lot of modern flair at Aqua Nueva
Caribbean comes to Brighton
It may have been a blustery week in Brighton, but there was a touch of the tropical at drakes, Brighton’s top boutique hotel and fine dining restaurant.
Hutong celebrates the annual Mid-Autumn Festival
This September, Northern Chinese restaurant Hutong, is set to celebrate the annual Mid-Autumn Festival with a dedicated menu and specially paired wines and cocktails, available from 7th – 27th September.
The Peculiarity of Portlebay Popcorn
But the real genius behind the Kracklcorn is the seasoning, which elevates this snack far beyond other brands. They’ve managed to find the absolute perfect balance of salty and sweet, entirely deserving of the popcorn empire that has since been spawned.