Conscripted into a long afternoon of critical dining, Douglas Blyde reveals what it was like to eat at the F-Word’s restaurant…
BAFTA Afternoon Tea Announced at The Dorchester on 21 January 2010
BAFTA style partners Asprey, Charles Worthington, Escada, and Lancôme will be participating in one-off BAFTA Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester (Official Hotel to the Orange British Academy Film Awards) on Thursday 21 January, transforming The Promenade into a fashion show reminiscent of a red carpet awards evening.
Two courses for £10 at The Restaurant at St Paul’s
As the snow circles the dome of London’s most prominent Cathedral, you might like to take refuge in the crypt and pull up a chair at The Restaurant at St Paul’s. Whether you are doing a bit of sightseeing or wanting to brighten up those back-to-work blues this celebrated restaurant has put together an excellent offer for diners to enjoy.
Blumenthal and Smith Awarded by Supermarket
Curious about which culinary figure, dish and ingredient summed-up the noughties? Read the results of a poll of Sainsbury’s Magazine readers here…
Chapter One,Farnborough Common
Its unassuming location, in the suburban, culdesac-tastic commuter-ville that is Orpington doesn’t really prepare you for what lies inside – a West End style restaurant with chic decor, well turned out, professional staff and an impressively theatrical wine cellar.
Jody Scheckter at Laverstoke Park Farm. Racing toward a new organic ideal
One of the first things you notice about Jody Scheckter, the organic squire of Laverstoke Park Farm, is that he notices everything. As we move away from admiring his herd of water buffalo sheltering from the rain in their massive barn, he mutters into his memo taker ‘another back scratcher for the buffalos’ having heard mention that the big beasts are currently having to queue up for their mechanical treat.
Jing Tea raises the bar – and your little finger, perhaps…
Having been given a JING glass Gong Fu set recently, together with a set of four teas – Assam Breakfast, Dragon Well, Silver Needle and Jasmine Pearls, I am impressed by the quality of these products. These JING products make great gifts for any occasion or are simply worth buying as a treat for yourself or a loved one.
Lemon Drizzle Cake
When chocolate cake just isn’t doing it for me, this is simply the only choice for me. Something about moist vanilla sponge with a sharp citrusy sugared crust, satisfies my taste buds on all accounts.
Wake up and smell the (instant) coffee
Nescafe take a lot of care over their coffee, probably more than the gap-year New Zealander who is not paying attention as he serves you in Prêt. Please don’t make me repeat my order a third time you antipodean oaf! Nick Harman meets Nescafe’s Master Taster to learn more.
Galvin at Windows, London
Watching over London town, Galvin at Windows is situated on the 28th floor of the prestigious London Hilton on Park Lane hotel. We enter through the swish, polished-marble interior of the hotel lobby and the lifts whoosh you up to in a matter of seconds to the top floor where Galvin’s is located.