At £4.50 a bowl the hot soups are hot, filling and good value but both need a bit more spicing up – basically if my nose aint running, they aint working. The prawn croquettes are great and the mushrooms are ok, but could be better with some work.
Allens of Mayfair – butchery classes for 2010
The Butchery Classes for Beginners, which Allens pioneered in 2007 have become hugely popular since they launched and they are now taking bookings for their 3rd season, starting in January 2010. Indeed, we went on one and found it fantastic.
Things that make you go mmmm.. Umami
I have to say that looking at this tube when it popped out the post bag I immediately thought of Jumanji, the Robin Williams film from 1995, a time when he was still intermittently funny. What on earth is Umami?
Prism, London
They say that as you get older, policemen start to look younger. Well that applies to waiters too. The fresh faced kid serving us bread in Prism seems so youthful I’m tempted to ask why he isn’t back home studying for his mock GCSE’s next week.
New fish! Kitchen in East Sheen offers Londoners the perfect catch
At the new fish! Kitchen, Tony Allan will continue to adhere to his founding fish! principles – freshness, sustainability and good value for money. Fish and Chips has never tasted so good. Allan offers his customers top quality fish cooked in a multitude of different ways, from the classic Fish and Chips, to unique twists on traditional fish dishes loved throughout the UK.
Free Chinese Tea lessons
Until 4 December 2009, Royal China Club will be holding free afternoon Chinese Tea appreciation lessons with the renowned Hong Kong Tea Master, Shek Kwai Sim. With 20 years of experience, Shek Kwai Sim is a master of presenting the Chinese tea culture and the nutrients that each tea provides.
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Douglas Blyde attends the launch party of Marianne Lumb’s ‘Knife Skills’ book at London’s premier cheesemonger, ‘La Fromagerie’
Yang mei juice – devastatingly good for you
One hour after consuming my promo bottle of Organic Yang mei Juice, I think I may have OD’d on the stuff. My vision seems super sharp, there’s a slight pressure behind my temples and I am feeling oddly energised. The keyboard is floating about a centimetre off the desk and there’s a slight buzzing noise inside my ears. All I need now is the bats to descend and it’s Fear and Loathing in Carnaby Street.
Passion and soul – we talk to Francesco Mazzei at L’Anima
Francesco Mazzei is chef owner of L’Anima in the City, an Italian restaurant (natch) that’s said to be one of the best, if not the best, in London. Never afraid to eat a bowl of pasta Sabrina Ghayour went to meet the man and be the first to hear his exciting news about his new restaurant, as well as watch him cook up her supper pronto.
Chocolate and Beer… Discover the possibilities
On Tuesday 24th November, the White Horse Pub in Parson’s green will be hosting a seven course beer and chocolate influenced tasting inconjunction with the Beer Academy. Guests will have the opportunity to discover some fantastic savoury and sweet chocolate creations alongside nine brilliant beer matches