Drawing on Dolly Parton’s self-parodying comment, ‘it takes a lot of money to look this cheap”, it takes a lot of calculated planning to create a space and an atmosphere without them seeming in the least bit contrived. Very cleverly, but without seeming so, the Cock Tavern has reinvented the pub and Joanna Biddolph’s enthusiasm for eating while she drinks has been revived.
Guest Chefs at Cinnamon Kitchen
I’m gonna check out that chef, that’s what I’m gonna do- by heading to Cinnamon Kitchen on selected dates between now and June, when a trio of diverse chefs from across the UK will be taking on a one-night-only residency at the restaurant’s tandoor grill.
Sky Lounge at The Hilton’s Double Tree at Tower of London
The Sky Lounge in the Double Tree Hilton at Tower of London is the sort of place where a glass of wine doesn’t quite suffice. By all means, if that’s your tipple, make your choice from the menu, but on the 12th floor with views like that, a cocktail or at least a glass of champagne feels more appropriate.
Croatian wine
Alan Kingsbury takes a virtual trip to the northern Adriatic courtesy of three bottles of […]
The Empress, Victoria Park, London
I’ve committed the cardinal sin to which no self-respecting reviewer should succumb: on the day of my reservation at The Empress I googled it and read their reviews to date. Every one a winner, but then I’d already made my mind up I was going to like this place.
Riverford Sunday Lunch
Guests at this family-friendly event in Battersea will enjoy a generous two course meal and get tips on how to make the best of British produce from Mark himself.
Celebrating 50 years of Italian food in the UK
Bertolli will be launching the inaugural Bertolli Spread Olive D’Oro Awards, in partnership with BBCGoodFood.co.uk, to mark 50 years of Italian food in the UK.
Members of the public can vote for their favourite deli and trattoria.
Baked Chicken and French Lentil Recipe
Looking for something to make for dinner tonight? Try this hearty and healthy baked chicken and French lentil recipe by Bertolli.
Fig & walnut biscotti recipe
Combine your two favourite ingredients in this Fig and Walnut Biscotti recipe from Bertolli.
Fine Indian cuisine from Atithi
27 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3JZ www.atithi-indiancuisine.com Gentle sitar music played in the background, not […]