Mark Fuller of Concept Venues is to open a restaurant alongside his second hotel, Sanctum Soho London, which is scheduled to launch on Warwick Street at the end of March 2009.
Bring Home An Extra Taste Of Ireland This St Patrick’s Day
With St Patrick’s Day just around the corner (17 March), food lovers of all things Irish can bring home an extra taste of the Emerald Isle thanks to a new Ballymaloe Relish gift pack, which is now available at selected O’Neill’s.
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Present But With None Of The Mess
Cookbook Cafe and Cookie Crumbles have announced their second collaboration – just in time to treat mums to home-baked presents this Mothering Sunday (22nd March 2009).
Tea and tulips Mother’s day at The Goring
To celebrate Mother’s Day weekend this year, The Goring in Belgravia – www.thegoring.com – the oldest family-owned hotel in London, will be awash with tulips from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd March. The tulips will be flown in fresh from Holland by the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre and will be displayed throughout the hotel.
Mango Tree restaurant
It’s a big space is Mango Tree but one that always seems to be full, an indication of the consistent pulling power this restaurant has. The restaurant seems particularly popular with young TV actors, sports stars, divas and rappers. Prada handbags are in evidence, as are bare shoulders and WAG tans. It all adds a nice bit of glamour to an evening.
The first ever British Pie Awards!
With the entries flooding in and the preparations well under way, producers the length and breadth of the country, from the Highlands of Scotland to the coast of Cornwall, are rolling up their sleeves and rolling out the pastry to compete or the esteemed title of Supreme Champion ‘Pie of Pies’
Boot camp for wine lovers
For wine lovers who have been dreaming of vacations spent not only tasting rare wine but also diving in to study the finer details of wine making with great masters, 2009 may be just the year they’ve been waiting for. During summer and fall this year, several wine estates in France will be offering immersion courses to teach wine enthusiasts the finer characteristics of beloved grapes from all over the world. Foodepedia wanted to be sure readers learned of these offerings now so, if the tours suit their fancy, they could plan ahead and save up for the taste-adventure of a lifetime.
Home-Grown Vegetable Manual
Growing your own veg is something very in tune with the times – not only is it a cost-cutting exercise it’s a true source of foode pleasure too. Experienced grower or novice on the plot, this is essential reading to get you growing strongly this year.
Ponti’s Italian Kitchen: Food Mamma’s Way
Ponti’s Italian Kitchen is the latest offering from the family behind the renowned Ponti’s cafes. Established since 1963, and once spearheaded by founding father, Pino Ispani, Ponti’s now looks to a new era under the guidance of Pino’s son,
Go Dutch with Edam
Edam is 25% less fat than cheddar and other hard cheeses – kids also love the natural and mild flavour. It has 14% more calcium in it than cheddar so a bonus for those growing bones. The salads are light, refreshing and perfect as a light lunch or great as part of a bigger meal. The baked eggs with Edam and ham are perfect for brunch and a great way if using eggs this Easter! The meatball and cheese pasta bake is a tasty dish perfect for all the family.
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