Down at the far Western end of Portobello Road things haven’t changed much since I used to do my shopping in the All Saints Road in the late 1970’s. The shopping was a bit furtive and didn’t actually involve any shops though, if you catch my drift maaan. Here is a nice neighbourhood restuarant, The Drawing Room.
Bombay Brasserie Restaurant
The Bombay Brasserie has only been open a few days following a large and no doubt expensive, refurbishment. The chairs look so spanking new that you (or at least I) rather regret wearing jeans and I discreetly check my rear for any protruding felt tip pens, chewing gum, cat hairs etc before sitting down. All around the walls memories of the previous interior line up – ancient black and white photos of Bombay life, mostly featuring well-fed Princes in their Raj heyday.
Tastefully Driven
‘In my experience there is still a gap between bloody awful food and food which is superb,” Bob Farrand, the director of The Great Taste Awards talks to Douglas Blyde on celebrating distinctive British flavours, a surprising connection with Robert Maxwell, and his appetising vision for 2012.
Great offers in great restaurants
Feeling a bit poor? Eating out off the menu? Fear not our Foode friends as these very nice places have got some very nice offers for you all. So why not dine out and damn the economy!
Seeds of Change Indian Recipes
Classic Indian dishes are made tastier and even easier with Seed of Change sauces.
Cooking up a storm for Chinese new year
Great recipes from Cherry Valley Duckling mean the Chinese New Year is now the perfect opportunity for budding Nigella Lawson’s and Gordon Ramsay’s to learn new culinary talents and create their own ‘STAGS’ – Stay at Home Gourmets
Gu Chocolates – Valentine’s dark secret
The Gü gürüs have spent lots of time in their lüv lab to create the NÜ, extremely chocolatey, Love Pots.Made with 53% cocoa chocolate, whipping cream and a whole lotta lovin’, velvety smooth and creamy Gü Love Pots will melt every heart.
Secret deals on hotel rates during January
Do you mind if I whisper a secret in your ear very quietly? Three London hotels are giving readers of Foodepedia a surprise gift to help make the rest of your dreary January a bit brighter. If you are hoping to put up some friends and family in a lovely hotel over the next few weeks, you might want to book a room at hotelcard.com where you can make a reservation for stays at Bloomsbury, Chelsea, Brighton. Prices at the luxury hotels have been slashed until February, the month of love, rolls around.
Bring Le Bouchon home with take away menu
Families are spending a bit more time this winter shopping for good deals on groceries and dining at home. To accommodate the new trend, Nicolas Laridan, Le Bouchon Breton Head Chef, has devised some delightful take away selections. And to introduce the new “Emporter Menu”, orders over £50.00 receive a 20 percent discount. Why not invite some friends over and enjoy a luxury meal together without having to spend so much time cooking and cleaning up the pots and pans?
Saturday Brunch Launches at Cookbook Cafe with a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Cookbook Cafe at the InterContinental London Park Lane has announced a new reason to enjoy the weekend with the addition of Saturday brunch. Traditionally an adult affair, with unlimited Champagne and Bellinis, children can now join in the fun by getting involved at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Saturday 17th January from 12pm to 4pm, the first collaboration between InterContinental London Park Lane and Cookie Crumbles.