Looking for something a bit more exciting than your daily cuppa? Those clever folks at Lipton have come up with a special new range of infusions that are ‘Destination’ inspired, available in three globe-trotting flavours.
Free childrens chopstick lessons at Royal China Club
The Royal China Club on Baker Street will be hosting free chopstick lessons for children. Commencing on Monday 24 August and held every day until Friday 28 August 2009, the lessons will run from 3.30pm – 4.30pm. The restaurant welcomes children of all ages to visit during this week and learn the art of using chopsticks
Quilon
Quilon, awarded the Wine Spectator magazine’s 2009 Restaurant Wine List Award of Excellence, is set in Buckingham Gate, A spacious, uncluttered, stylish restaurant well-deserving its Michelin star
Cadogan Arms
Step into this new drinking and dining venue in the heart of Chelsea and you’re immediately welcomed by an old-English-gentleman themed interior, decked out with stuffed animal heads and Robert Dighton drawings of Georgian aristocrats. Plus save 50% this month!
The Jewish Mama’s Kitchen
Denise Phillips was lucky enough to have a resolutely Jewish Mama and Grandmother and so her childhood was filled with the meals that marked the many religious occasions which the Jewish religion celebrates through the years. In this book she has faithfully written down over ninety tried and tested recipes passed down to her, as well as giving a fascinating insight into Jewish life and cooking
Wheelers of Whitstable
To secure a sitting at Wheelers at either 1pm, 3pm or 5pm at the Formica counter, or past a curtain, the demob-demure dining room, you must be dogged. I tried for months, finally capturing a cancellation with hours to spare.
Tie the knot up on the roof at The Deck
Getting married? Then ‘do’ take a look The Deck’s Wedding Showcase on Saturday 5th September, 12.00pm – 4.00pm It’s a unique venue, high above the madding crowd with first class catering and a host of unique extras, including costume hire from the National Theatre’s wardrobe
OXO go X rated and ask you to make their next commercial
Think you can make a TV commercial? Now’s your chance with the OXO factor. Entry to The OXO Factor closes on 14th September when the OXO judging panel will select five finalists to have their adverts shown during prime time TV slots including The X Factor during October and November 2009.
Cazadores tequila – take it slow and savour it
Tequila doesn’t have a great rep in this country. Tequila slammers being things that people determined to spend a night in A&E like to drink. Even the name is tricky; no one seems to be able to say tequila without shouting it in a Speedy Gonzales accent. Cazadores is quality Tequila and we tried sipping it (at first), then moved to some cocktails.
Crab Linguine
A delicious and simple pasta dish using crab meat, which is in season right now, and just a few other simple ingredients. Quick and easy and the perfect end-of-summer dish