Sitting by the window as the cold Winter sunlight burnt through, shimmering off the cobalt and chlorine-hued water of the pool; the air full of roasting coffee beans and the shrieks of nearby children, Emma was almost convinced that she on holiday and not by Brockwell Lido testing out their January burger and beer deal.
The Beauty Of Bourbon With Buffalo Trace At TwoRuba
Running on the first Wednesday of each month – beginning on 4th March, from 6.30pm – learn about the characteristics of bourbon from one of America’s most established bourbon producers
Ealing Park Tavern reopens
South Ealing’s favourite gastropub (are they still called that?) officially reopened its doors last night and Packed to the renovated rafters with various foodies, bloggers,PR’s and Ealing’s great and good.
Honey & Co take over Ember Yard
On Monday 9th February, Honey and Co. will be bringing a taste of the Middle East to Ember Yard.
Buta Kakuni (Braised Cubic Pork Belly)
This delicious slow cooked oriental dish can be prepared well in advance for a Valentine’s Day to be remembered. Tender chunks of porkbelly that are braised until tender will fall apart in the mouth
Shaken Cocktails – Become champion of the bar in your own home
Everything is available on subscription these days and I do mean everything. Coffee, razors, beer – life’s essentials.
All of these services offer a hassle free delivery of a commodity product and a hassle free extraction of cash from your bank account. It’s a ‘life hack’. An efficiency saving. One more thing to tick from the never-ending to-do list.
Eventually, offering a commodity, these services falter. A freezer full of granules, a bathroom cabinet full of unused shaving foam, a waistline billowing over your belt. And I’m paying for this ‘privilege’?!
Shaken Cocktails is one of a growing number of subscription services aiming to offer something different from this cupboard full of essentials.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a 10-course Culinary Journey Through China
From 26th January to 28th February, Michelin-starred fine-dining Chinese restaurant HKK will be marking Chinese New Year with A Culinary Journey Through China, a 10-course tasting menu taking inspiration from different Chinese provinces
Catch the shark -Marco Pierre White at Fortnums
Fortnum & Mason is delighted to announce London’s only book-signing event with Marco Pierre White at its flagship London Piccadilly store onThursday 29 January at 4pm
Turtle Bay – Walthamstow
Turtle Bay does the sort of things that make a chain restaurant seem attractive. Bright colours, clean tables, friendly (and far too attentive) staff and well-priced dishes that will see £20 cover three courses. It’s the reason I’ll visit Pizza Express. Nothing attention grabbing, just inexpensive food, located in a city centre and usually well placed for a pre-cinema dinner.
Fresh Modern Asian Recipes from chef Angela Malik
Classic wine brand, Blue Nun has linked up with chef and entrepreneur, Angela Malik to create a range of mouth-watering Asian inspired dishes for you to create at home.