I don’t know who’s been sleeping in my bed; it could have been Ernest Shackleton, possibly Hailie Salassie or even Winston Churchill. It wasn’t Liam Gallagher anyway because I know for a fact he was in the suite next door along with George Michael, although not at the same time of course.
Pierre Herme Macarons
Pierre Herme is a 4th generation pastry chef with a weakness for sweet things and the skill and imagination to make his wildest sugar-coated dreams come true. He is launching the release of his macaron bible called simply MACARONS. While it is not new in France, it has taken four years to translate this tome into English.
Allens of Mayfair launch exclusive English Angus range of Beef
Scotch Angus is the big name in Beef but Church View’s English Angus is hoping to change all that. Edward Crowley went along to Allens of Mayfair to investigate.
Robin Asbell’s Big Vegan Recipe Book
Robin Asbell’s Big Vegan cook book is a must have for any vegetarian or vegan wanting fresh, nutritious every day meals. Big Vegan is a stylish and authoritative collection of more than 400 gourmet vegan recipes.
Franco Manca Westfield Stratford City Restaurant
I’d definitely recommend Franco Manca if you’re short on time, but don’t fancy the usual suspects in fast food court. Their real achievement is creating a product with a real point of difference in the competitive and crowded Pizza market.
Langham’s Aftenoon Tea launches with Beefeater Gin
The Langham, the posh West End hotel, has introduced its G&T Tiffin at its Artesian bar – and it’s a saucy sexpot of afternoon tea.
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Lucy Cufflin, author of Lucy’s Food, loves her leftovers. That’s right, the mangy old salad, the dregs of last night’s curry and the sad looking veg in the back of the fridge. Foodepedia digs into some of her dishes and finds out why.
The new Hawksmoor steak restaurant and cocktail bar on Basinghall Street in the City is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday to Friday. With 160 covers in the dining room, 50 in the bar and a private dining room seating 22, Guildhall is the biggest Hawksmoor yet and a threat to cows everywhere.
Belvedere parters with Global Fund to Fight AIDS
Belvedere, the world’s first super premium vodka, announces its partnership with (RED) and the launch of a Special Edition Bottle to raise proceeds for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaTM. 50% of profits from the global sale of BELVEDERE (PRODUCT)RED TM Special Edition Bottle will contribute to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Africa.
Big warm flavours from Tamarind’s autumn menu
The launch of a new menu is excuse enough to go back to a favourite restaurant, even if you know you will find the regular signature dishes irresistible – as Joanna Biddolph discovered when she nipped back to Tamarind to test its autumn menu.