Valentine’s Day’s big business, but why do we willingly buy into the ‘erotic’ food scam every year? Rather than saying ‘I love you,’ isn’t our shameful lack of originality saying something lacklustre or worse: is your partner initiating foodie foreplay with a symbolic asparagus spear, or deadly indifference?
100 years of chocolate heaven
Hard to believe that Thorntons chocolate is 100 years old but they are celebrating their centenary of creating great choccy treats with the launch of Centenary boxes, bars and bags.
Hotel du Vin comes to London with its brand new Bistro du Vin Clerkenwell
Although Descartes would almost certainly disapprove, the opening of Bistro du Vin Clerkenwell this coming April, is definitely something to celebrate
Marisco wines, big fruity flavours in the glass
We tasted the Marisco Pinot Gris, The Ned and The King’s Favour Sauvignon Blanc, two bold white wines each with big distinctive character.
The Tommyfield
From the outside, the Tommyfield certainly looks the part; smartly decked out in black, with large windows, and on a prominent corner plot, it’s very inviting. Like its sister venues, the Tommyfield offers good food and drink in smart, casual surroundings, delivered by friendly, efficient staff.
The Saucy Fish Co. launches fishcakes with sauce filling
The Saucy Fish Co., who pride themselves on the high fish content in their products, has launched two new fishcakes that contain a sauce filled centre. The new flavours are Salmon and Hollandaise and Smoked Haddock and Davidstow Cheddar®.
Leiths launches guest chef series
Leiths School of Food and Wine has announced a new series of one day cookery classes with renowned guest chefs.
Fortnum & Mason offering £15 menus
From now until the 13th March 2011, Fortnum & Mason are offering £15 two-course menus across their restaurants (St James’s, The Gallery and The Fountain) and a special menu in the wine bar. And for every £15 meal purchased, they will donate £1 to The Prince’s Trust.
Imli, an Indian ‘tapas’ restaurant in London’s Soho
If you’re not in the income bracket that can afford to eat at Tamarind, the Michelin-starred Indian in Mayfair, you can at least afford to eat at Tamarind’s little sibling Imli in London’s Soho. Food here is light on the pocket but also light on the stomach.
Sexy porridge?
When you think of sensual experiences, porridge might not be the first thing that comes to mind, unless it involves nudity and spatula. But that might change when you try Rude Health’s Valentine’s porridge recipes.