Harrison’s, Balham, great food, good atmosphere.

Among the array of eateries in Balham, just off the High Street is Harrison’s, which can best be described as a bar/brasserie/restaurant. It’s a great local restaurant, that was very popular the evening we were there; they give excellent value for money and absolutely deserve to do well, serving very good food in a great atmosphere that compliments the trendiness of the area.

A selection of ideas for Mother’s Day

Looking for something special as a treat for your mum this Mother’s Day? We’ve brought together a few ideas and some possible options that you might like to consider, whether it’s chocolates, a meal out or a meal in, one of these might be just the thing you are looking for, or may give you inspiration.

Simon Hulstone Creates Menu Fit For Royalty

Simon Hulstone, one of Britain’s top competition chefs, will be ccrafting a tasting menu inspired by Royal weddings dating back to Queen Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert in 1840, in celebration of Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton on April 29th. Diners will enjoy dishes such as Consommé a la Windsor, Fillet of brill in lobster sauce, Beef Mascotte, artichokes, truffle potatoes and a Prune and Armagnac ice-cream created in honour of the soon-to-be married couple…

Black and Blue, London

Black and Blue is a no-nonsense chain of steakhouses, loitering somewhere between an upmarket TGI Friday and a downscale Gaucho. Still relatively young, with seven branches already open across London, so far, so good.

Baranis cocktail masterclass, cocktails with anisette

I knew that we were going to a cocktail masterclass, but what I didn’t know was that the evening would be devoted to those archetypal French drinks, pastis and absinthe. The drinks were the stars of the show, and rightly so. It was interesting to see them in a new light, one which demonstrated their versatility, and will hopefully boost their popularity.