This is a book to take not just on a journey but also to bed. Its comfortable meander through cities and civilisations (even those that bristle with the bustle of the bazaar) brings restful calm and its fabulous photographs (of places and plates) ensure you end your day with the softest images imaginable. You’ll want it by your sofa and in your kitchen, too.
Help Save the Red Squirrel
Eat Natural are working with the Red Squirrel Survival Trust to try and stop the decline in Red Squirrels. Every pack of their new Eat Natural bars with peanuts, almonds and hazelnuts will help raise funds for the fight.
New menu options at Cigalon, and authentic french restaurant.
Recognising their close proximity to the London Luvvie culture Cigalon have developed two new menus, the first a set menu, which at present will be available to the end of August; the second, a pre-theatre menu which is available to diners sitting down between 5.30 and 6.45.
Simon Hopkinson and Tom Rains at the Montpellier Chapter
Simon Hopkinson, founder and co-owner of Bibendum restaurant in London, is currently supporting head chef Tom Rains at the 74-cover Montpellier Chapter Restaurant in Cheltenham which showcases ‘simple, seasonal and classic British dishes”.
Rains says the two get together and brainstorm frequently, swapping books and recipes but all with the aim of producing ‘straightforward cooking, done well”
Strawberry Tea Time at Breast Cancer Care
Breast Cancer Care are asking food lovers to get baking and host a Strawberry Tea this summer to raise money for the thousands of women affected by breast cancer. So pop on your pinny and try these easy strawberry recipes.
Restaurant safari with Taste of London
Invited to a Soho restaurant safari by the Taste of London people, I accepted straight away. The Safari was to give us a flavour of some dishes that three Soho restaurants, Quo Vadis, Gauthier Soho and Bocca di Lupo/Gelupo, would be serving up at the forthcoming Taste of London, held at Regent’s Park from 16 to 19 June this year.
Fox & Squirrel Architecture Food Walks
With architecture and food at their core, Fox & Squirrel’s team design city walks to cater for cultural foodies around the capital. Let Fox & Squirrel take you on a sapid, cultural adventure as they introduce you to some of London’s unique and undiscovered culinary hotspots…
Tasty journeys with East Coast.
We tried (and eventually just looked at – the chefs were more than generous!) a host of new dishes being served’at seat’ for the first time this week to passengers travelling for more than 70 minutes. Most dishes were yummy but some were a little on the’aeroplane-food’ side.
Senses of Thailand at Selfridges
From 14-30 July, Selfridges London, in partnership with the Royal Thai Embassy, Thai Trade Centre, Tourism Authority of Thailand, will be bringing a taste of the exotic to the Food Hall and selected restaurants…
Orrery: Al fresco dining and tasting events
Positioned next to a Conran furniture design shop on Marylebone High Street, plenty of style has rubbed off on the Orrery. The venue holds regular wine tastings and will be hosting a range of events over the summer including a wine dinner and Bastille day menu. Orrery’s Summer Terrace is available for entertaining and can accommodate 20 seated or 80 guests for a standing reception.