Gastro genius Claude Bosi has brought his cooking to where the Wombles live in an old pub doing classic dishes. The tastes are spot on, the prices are affordable and the locals, some of them very famous indeed are flocking in. No wonder as it’s a near faultless experience all the way.
Grim’s Dyke, a bit of history, a bit of old England
You won’t have to be an artist, music lover or someone struck by interesting architecture to enjoy a visit to or stay at Grim’s Dyke, you will be charmed by what it is, a great, quaint, well preserved Victorian house that has some very interesting history to it. At the very least go there and enjoy a meal in the restaurant, or afternoon tea, you absolutely won’t be disappointed.
Burts launches new Indian range
Burts, famed for their super crisp hand-fried chips, have launched a new range called anita’s.
LFW Champagne and oysters at J Sheekey
To celebrate London Fashion Week (18th – 23rd February), the glamorous venue will be offering half a dozen oysters and a glass of Pol Roger Pure for only £15.75. The offer is on now until the 27th of February.
Silvena Rowe to open Quince at the May Fair this Spring
This spring, food writer and TV chef Silvena Rowe Brings her own unique style of Eastern Mediterranean cooking to London’s five-star Mayfair hotel. The new restaurant which will be named Quince at the May Fair, will feature a menu that draws on Rowes wealth of experience in Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and will be inspired by everything from ancient Ottoman banquets to modern-day Syrian spice markets.
Boyd’s restaurant and bar launches new ‘best of British’ menu for 2011
Boyd’s Restaurant & Bar has launched a new menu for 2011 and the emphasis is very much on traditional British cuisine.
London restaurants announce exculsive menus to celebrate upcoming fashion week
This Friday the eyes of the fashion world turn their attention on London as the annual Fashion Week gets under way and marking occasion, some of capital’s most stylish restaurants are offering exclusive diet-friendly additions to their menus.
Taste of Wales award winning Aberystwyth restaurant
Situated on the seafront of Aberystwyth, Gwesty Cymru is a Taste of Wales award-winning hotel and restaurant. Marcus Sedghi dropped by to find out what makes this restaurant win national honours.
Newby teas
Did I enjoy my Newby threesome? Yes I did, although I would have been interested to try one of their more unusual flavours which include saffron, chocolate, cardamom; pineapple and honey. Mine was a traditional selection and while I can genuinely say that Newby do a very good version of these teas with some rather snazzy packaging to boot, I’m still left wondering if they’re more Raj than original?
Chabrot restuarant opens in Knightsbridge
Chabrot, an intimate 65 cover restaurant across two floors, is reminiscent of a classic French bistro in design, offering a menu of dishes from across Southern France. Chabrot is in fact a traditional Dordogne/Charente ritual which became increasingly popular during the food shortages in the 2nd world war. Wine is poured into the dregs of a soup bowl for a final mouthful