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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
A Rum Story by Judith Baker
Rum is back. In bars and clubs across the UK retro Pina Coladas are being served with a cocktail umbrella in a hollowed-out pineapple, as well as voodoo skulls containing lethal Zombies, and what was Prince William’s favourite, (before his marriage anyway) the Pieces of Eight, a treasure chest filled to the brim with rum, brandy, peach liqueur and Champagne.
Sartoria: elegant dining on Saville Row
Located on Saville Row, hence the not quite pun of a name, Sartoria offers regional Italian cuisine. Whilst the Row is no longer the sartorial empire it once was, with the number of tailors on the decline, it still retains its air of traditionalism, a place that hasn’t quite moved with the times. Sartoria seems have to escaped this trap, although the restaurant is obviously tailored to the Mayfair set.
Cortina at Cantina London
On the banks of the river Thames sits Cantina, an Italian restaurant specialising in authentically rustic cuisine. This month, Cortina, the famous ski resort, comes to Cantina with tasty results.