Based at the top of the iconic concrete tower that is Centre Point, Paramount Restaurant and Bar gives drinkers the joy of looking out at the spectacular view over the West End whilst enjoying the new Bombay’s PBJ and 3 King Swizzle cocktails whipped up especially for London Cocktail Week.
New London restaurant Casa Malevo opening later this month
Argentinean restaurant Casa Malevo is coming to London’s Connaught Village on 22nd October. The restaurant is a joint venture between renowned chef Diego Jacquet and restauranteur Alberto Abbate which aims to showcase Argentina’s food and culture.
Courvoisier’s London Cocktail Week events
In celebration of London Cocktail Week Courvoisier is hosting 2 punch events today and tomorrow. Both these cocktail events will be held at The Future Gallery where ground-breaking bar Raoul’s is taking up residence for the week.
Ben Tre Single Estate Vietnamese Chocolate Bar – In support of Action Against Hunger
What better way to celebrate Chocolate Week then with a bar that not only tastes irresistible but also supports Action Against Hunger?
Truffle making with William Curley
Every year, when the weather turns wintry and Christmas is on the horizon, I would start my search for the perfect dark chocolate truffle for the season. So when I heard about William Curley’s chocolate making masterclass, I thought to myself “what a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon”.
Divine’s Dark Chocolate with Ginger & Orange
When it comes to ethical chocolate there’s no company more synonymous with Fairtrade than Divine Chocolate. What with it being Chocolate Week and all, we thought it was worth bringing to your attention Divine’s Dark Chocolate with Ginger & Orange; a delicious chocolate made by the people for the people, in more ways than one.
Sheba, Brick Lane
Sheba has done well in Brick Lane, even being winner of the 2006 / 2007 Chef of the Year Brick Lane Curry Festival. Fading clippings in their window testify that local papers like it and that one day, the Evening Standard even popped in. I didn’t see a clipping of Ken Livingstone shaking the owner’s hand but it must have been there somewhere, every curry house had to have one of those back in the 1980s, it was a GLC by-law.
Divine 85% dark chocolate recipes from Tom Aikens, Lily Vanilli & Ian Marber
Farmer-owned chocolate company Divine Chocolate has teamed up with Lily Vanilli, Tom Aikens and Ian Marber for some fabulous chocolate recipes using their new 85% Dark Chocolate bar. Why not have a go at making their creations? It is Chocolate Week after all!
Catalan Cooking Class at Hospes Villa Paulita
Hospes Hotels are offering authentic Catalan cookery courses at their 5 star Villa Paulita in the region of Cerdanya in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees. The first cookery class focusing on sourcing and cooking wild forest mushrooms, is set to take place on the 25th and 26th of October.
Thai Street Food- David Thomas
Using three chapters – morning, noon and night – Thomas takes you through what the average Thai is tasting and it’s a hell of a lot. Thais seem to eat nonstop. His commentary and explanation is illuminating and his guide to basic prep and cooking technique very useful. There’s barely a dish in the book that I wouldn’t snap up if it was available in my street.