John Torode’s face gazes out of the front cover of this book looking like a cow benignly watching a farmer approach with a shotgun. No doubt it was a deliberate design decision, but it does make you question the wisdom of eating as much meat as John clearly has done. He looks, to be blunt, a bit beefy himself.
Free bottle of wine at Madsen with Foodepedia
Scandinavia is all the rage, from bands like Alphabeat to places like Madsen which is, to be specific, predominantly a Danish restaurant and which Danes all rave is the real deal.From 13 to 31 January, enjoy a complimentary bottle of house wine worth £14.50 for a minimum of two people choosing at least two courses from Madsen’s a-la-carte menu*.
Deals for a tenner at Chowki and The National Cafe
If your bank account is looking a little bare after you’ve spent your hard-earned dough on Christmas, that might not mean you have to quit restaurant eating until spring. Chowki and The National Café have some great deals up their sleeves waiting to help you out!
Great deals on wine and spirits at luxury restaurants
If you’re willing to be flexible about the hour and day that you dine out at some of London’s finest eateries, you can enjoy some outrageously generous deals on wine and spirits. But make sure to read the offers thoroughly to be sure you bring the proper voucher with you or do the proper whispering or ad-quoting required to get the deal.
January needn’t be blue this year with the help of Carluccio’s Italian caffès
To help you recover from holiday spending, many London restaurants have cut their prices so you don’t have to cut dining out from your budget. Carluccio’s new fixed-price menu offers two courses of genuine, regional Italian cuisine for just £8.50
Mela restaurants are offering a sweet deal for their Indian Cuisine
If you’ve decided to cut back on expenses by giving up dining out, you might want to reconsider after you read about this special offer. Mela restaurants are offering their award-winning Indian Cuisine at a 50% discount during January. And no coupons are needed. Simply whisper, in a sweet voice, “50 % off” into your server’s ear. Perhaps this could become a January tradition for all London restaurants! And if you visit their website www.melarestaurant.co.uk, and click offers, you will also be able to print out a voucher for a free bottle of wine for a table of four.
Cool pink for hot valentines
Croft has shaken up the Port category with a lip-smaking rosé called CROFT PINK which will tickle palates pink on Valentine’s Day. No longer considered as only an after dinner drink, CROFT PINK has revolutionised Port drinking bringing it right up to date for year round enjoyment. Smart drinkers will enjoy its sweet, vibrant aromas when served chilled, over ice, or with soda accompanied by roasted almonds or olives.
Give your man a pizza the action
We all know men love pizza, whether it’s served up for breakfast along with the morning paper or over a romantic candle light dinner. So, why not give them a chocolate pizza this Valentine’s Day? Even the most macho of men won’t be able to resist this 10″ inch chocolate feast! Presented in an authentic pizza box with red tissue paper, the specialty chocolate comes with a Valentine’s gift card and envelope so you can include your own personalised message inside.
La Chavroche – Greggs see sales go up
Good old Greggs the Bakers. I know they aren’t on the radar of foodies, most fine diners probably don’t know where or what Greggs are, but the La Chavroche of the under classes is bucking recessionary trends and saw underlying sales in the four weeks to 3 January rise by 5.3%.What’s more they plan expansion into the gaping holes that will be left as other shops go out of business. Greggs already currently has 1409 shops which, when you think about it, is an awful lot of cheese and onion pies.
Leaf Tea Tasting Masterclass/ Leaf Unplugged / Leaf Pudding Club
Leaf Tea Shop and Bar is a ‘punk tea shop’ newly opened in the heart of Liverpool. Set on the ground floor of the freshly refurbished uber-cool Liverpool warehouse space- Elevator, Leaf Tea Shop and Bar is like no other venue around, nestled amongst some of the nation’s most imaginative artists working spaces including The Zutons, The Rascals, Hot Club de Paris and many more.