Father’s Day is approaching rapidly and many of you will be wondering what you might get as a gift for Dad. The Single Malt Whisky Experience might just be what you’re looking for.
On track with Tracklements
The great thing at these sort of cooking class turnouts is to make sure you mark your efforts clearly before they go in the oven. That way you avoid having to eat yours when they come out and can instead feast on far better efforts made by your fellow cooks.
El Pirata, Mayfair
I did panic at first when I walked in and it appeared that nothing had changed in 14 years, but perhaps this is exactly why they are still open, doing great trade and serving locals as they were years ago. Sometimes change isn’t such a good thing, as the old adage goes ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and El Pirata most definitely ain’t broke.
Tsuru, Bankside, London
Tsuru is a burgeoning chain, with two outlets so far, one in Bishopsgate and the original in Borough. The food is sushi, and broadly similar to what you might find at the bigger chains on the High Street. But at Tsuru, everything is made in-house, including their curry sauce, egg tamagoyaki and even down to the chicken stock.
Byron, Upper Street, London
Now, I’m not the most literary person, but two quotes came to mind about Byron, the first when I initially heard the name, and the other one a little while after we got there. Call me obvious, but my immediate reaction was to think of Lady Caroline Lamb’s description of Lord Byron as ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’
The Depot, Barnes
Never let anyone convince you to take to the road on a bank holiday weekend; you’re asking for trouble if you live in a city like London, urban or suburban, it really makes no difference these days. Unless, of course, there’s a damn fine meal at the end of it; then, it’s worth the 15 miles = 1.5 hour schlep.
Minestrone alla Genovese
Just about every region of Italy has its own minestrone. Filippo Berio has created a delicious Minestrone Alla Genovese packed full of tasty vegetables, this recipe is perfect for lunch or as a starter.
Try a refreshing Perrier cocktail this summer.
Now that the warm weather has arrived – at last!! Why not try one, or all, of these new and refreshing cocktails created using Perrier sparkling mineral water? A great addition to your summer drinks menu, each of the three cocktails, below are easy to make, so you can enjoy all of these refreshing drinks with friends on lazy summer’s days.
Sunshine Sweetly Captured
His mother being Genoese, Douglas Blyde was particularly interested to attend a workshop by Liguria’s most esteemed confectioner, ‘Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano’. He headed to Richmond’s most esteemed greenhouse, ‘Petersham Nurseries’, to find out more…
Turkish’Gavurdagi’ Salad
This dish is traditionally an accompaniment for any kind of grilled meat, but what really made it so appealing to me was the unexpected presence of pomegranate syrup in the dressing; it provides a rounded acidity that elevates the dish greatly, transforming it into a mouth watering accompaniment worthy of being a main dish in itsel