Philip Lowery, Director of the Real Food Festival, talks to Douglas Blyde on time travel, ‘ros boeufs’ and guilty Ginsters pasties…
High Timber restaurant
They’re big on wines at High Timber and keen to show off their cellar. I have to say that 48,000 bottles of wine isn’t exactly Disneyworld but it’s still a remarkable sight. The sheer volume of this wine cellar is explained by the fact that Gary and Kathy Jordan who own High Timber, also own a wine estate in South Africa’s winemaking region, Stellenbosch, and have brought their love of food and wine into one cool, slate-floored restaurant with great views across the river and a laid back feel.
National doughnut week
It’s time for a treat! National Doughnut Week returns from Saturday 9th – Saturday 16th May and it’s time to buy someone special a delicious, mouth-watering doughnut and, at the same time, raise money for a very worthy cause.
Ice cream
Ok so the sun has put his hat back on the peg for now, but he’ll be back and it will be time for some lovely ice-cream. We’ve scooped some of the best and sacriligously stuck a 99 in them
Morgan M launches May wine tasting evenings
Wednesday evenings throughout May see the launch of a series of wine tasting events at Morgan M. Each week will showcase a different region of France and will be priced at £75 per person to include chef patron Morgan Meunier’s signature 6-course tasting menu
Tomato Sorbet
Mindblowingly blissful savoury sorbet made with Cirio Chopped Tomatoes, a suspicion of orange zest, and a dash of Tabasco for a blush of heat. Needless to say, a splash of vodka makes this even more appealing
Summer scorchers
With the sunshine here (for now), it’s time to look at those restaurants that offer outdoor areas for al fresco dining and (in my case) smoking.
Ethical wine from South Africa with Fairhills
If you’re looking for a guilt-free way to enjoy summertime drinking with friends, Fairhills – the world’s leading Fairtrade wine brand – makes it easy with its wide range of reds, whites and rosés from South Africa and Argentina.
Start summer with a vibrant Pinot grigio or gutsy Bonarda Shiraz – from Camden Park
With summer iseemingly started, diaries are slowly beginning to fill up with picnic days, lazy lunches and alfresco drinking sessions. Now all that’s left to do is find a vibrant wine, full of character that’s the perfect match for any social occasion.
Eat out for less with these great deals
A selection of great restaurants all ready to help you eat well for a lot less. Bon appetit!