Every time we get one of those little green bags we just know we’re in for something special. This year Harrod’s is stocking some pretty creepy Halloween goodies that will go down well not only with the little ones, but with us grown ups too.
Taste of Christmas 2011 ticket offer
You’ve got until 31st October to save £20 on a pair of tickets to this year’s Taste of Christmas and the chance to see top celebrity chefs in action, get inspiriation for your own festive feast and eat your way round the exhibition.
100 years’Michelin Guide’ Dinner at The Grand Eastbourne
Ever fancied pushing aside molecular cuisine and eating a la ancienne? The Grand in Eastbourne offers the chance with their 100 years ‘Michelin Guide’ Dinner. A snip at £65 for five courses, matched wines and champagne from chef Keith Mitchell. A real taste of how it was all done yesterday.
Courvoisier launch new Connoisseur Collection featuring first Cognas with an age statement
The old and the new collided when I was invited to learn more about the Courvoisier’s new range of cognacs at a tutored tasting at the top of the Gherkin in an intimate private room, allowing uninterrupted indulgence. The occasion was the launch of the first range of cognacs to publicise their ageing time: Courvoisier 12 and 21 year old.
William Curley opens Chocolate Box
William Curley has set up a Chocolate Box in the Front Room at St Martins Lane Hotel. Launched at the beginning of National Chocolate Week, the pop up will be open until the New Year.
Dream Team to launch Banca in 2012
Arjun and Peter Waney, the power duo behind Zuma, Roka and La Petite Maison are teaming up with Giulliano Lotto to open Banca, a new Italian restaurant for the new site at 30 North Audley St Mayfair.
Morrisons’ New M Kitchen Previews at the Swarovski Crystallised Lounge
Like the high-low fashion movement that proves looking good doesn’t have to mean going broke, Morrisons want to show the consumer that value for money doesn’t have to mean cheap and nasty. On the contrary in fact, they want to share their philosophy that producing great food that is also value for money, is actually achievable.
Afternoon Tea at Gravetye Manor
The Manor’s Afternoon Tea offers the perfect way to treat family or friends to something special. Surrounded by Gravetye’s historic wild gardens there’s no better way to spend the afternoon.
Checking Out the Latest in Frozen Yoghurt at Samba Swirl
Frozen Yoghurt – or ‘FroYo” as they’re calling it – seems to be at every turn these days, with the likes of Frae, Snog, Yog, Moosh and Yufori having almost as much street presence as Starbucks. Well, perhaps that’s exaggerating a little. But it’s increasingly difficult to escape the health conscious’ answer to an ice cream parlour while the craze snow balls its way down the streets of our major cities. What’s causing this frozen yoghurt frenzy?
Cookbook Cafe host’Flavours of Peru ‘ at the InterContinental London Park Lane
The Cookbook Cafe will be hosting ‘Favours of Peru,’ a week-long food festival featuring chef Virgilio Martinez. This pop up festival will provide a taster for what is to come at Virgilio’s new restaurant, Lima London, opening next year.