Quality, value and a variety of styles. Five wines that have taken us smoothly into 2014.
Maille Mustard Boutique, London
The Maille Boutique really is a candy shop for savoury toothed adults looking to experiment and it’s located handily next to Fortnum’s & Masons too, if you have a desire for products approved by HM Queen. And for everyone not within easy reach, the online Maille store is perfect.
Burrito masters Poncho 8 to offer UK first at their new Paddington store
Acclaimed burrito chain Poncho 8 is expanding beyond the City – starting with a new store in Paddington, opening Wednesday 15th January. Voted the best burrito in London by the Evening Standard, the sixth Poncho 8 store will feature a UK first – grab’n’ go Mexican food for speedy feeding of local office punters.
Review of Texture Restaurant in Marble Arch
I must rethink my previously held opinions of Michelin starred dining. It may be an award dished out by a tyre company, it may cause endless debate and controversy, but one thing is doesn’t have to be is expensive.
Come down to Caffe Caldesi for street food, Italiano style
Like the idea of street food but wish it would appeal to a demographic beyond the young and trendy? Then Street Food Sundays at Caffe Caldesi in Marylebone might just be the ticket.
An Interview with Nahji Chu of Miss Chu restaurants, now in London
Nahji Chu has already conquered Australia with her chain of Miss Chu Vietnamese tuck shops – now, she has set her sights on London. Alex Ozga caught up with Chu to find out who she is and what the Miss Chu brand is about.
The King’s Ginger Afternoon-Tea cocktails
If you can’t make it to China Tang you can at least try their delicious King’s Ginger cocktails at home with these simple recipes
Le Secret des Rôtisseurs
Try to think of where in London you could have a cracking French meal, and Canary Wharf might not figure very highly on your list. It is here however, in a charming location on the river, that Benoit Dieppedalle, along with a couple of family members, opted to open Le Secret des Rôtisseurs. The focus is on French-style rotisserie chicken, spit-roasted to perfection.
Tacks for the memory
A mastery of Swedish gained from watching TV crime dramas, means Nick Harman is well prepared for a great food weekend in Gothenburg
Marriott Hotels. Local produce served up by a world class chain
In a boost to British suppliers and diners’ taste buds, Marriott Hotels are trialling a scheme of sourcing local produce for use in their hotel restaurants. Alex Ozga gets the inside track.