Even before the credit crunch (or ‘recession’ as we old financial experts still refer to a lack of employment, rising prices and general despair) there was a need for restaurants that delivered well-priced food served without fuss and at some speed. For many people, and I suppose that means young people, food is only a part of the evening, the start and not the main attraction. For them Inn Noodle is just the way to go.
Curry and a pint of lager –’Trishna’-style
Newly opened Marylebone restaurant, Trishna, puts its own spin on the time-honoured tradition of curry and a beer, so beloved of the British Indian food fan, with its new beer and food menu. Available at both lunch and dinner, the five-course menu costs £42 and is a delicious riposte to those who think the only match for spicy Indian cuisine is a pint of lager.
Al Volo Restaurant
Italian restaurant Al Volo has opened its doors to the evening crowd offering its refreshingly simple interpretation of Italian food to London’s contemporary East End crowd. Located in the heart of London’s trendy Spitalfields Al Volo is a hidden gem and has long been a lunchtime favourite of both city workers and Shoreditch fashionistas alike.
Feed the family for under a fiver a head
Looking to save money on family feedtime? Sainsbury’s have a solution with a menu in association with top Soho restaurant Quo Vadis. You can knock out this fabulous meal for under a fiver a head,
Aiden Byrne – Made In Great Britain
Go into the Dorchester for a bite to eat and you can turn one of two ways; into Ducasse at the Dorchester for a some wallet-busting and, in my opinion pretty ho-hum, fine dining or you can swing into The Grill where Aiden Byrne, Michelin starred maestro of the cunningly simple, brilliant dish, is in charge.This book’s title says it all.
Quiz yourself happy at Food Inc.
Consider yourself the foodie oracle? Well, now’s your chance to prove it. On Thursday 29th January, Sudi Pigott, food writer and author of ‘How to be a Better Foodie: the little bulging book for the truly epicurious’, will host a fun and informative foodie quiz evening at Food Inc. at Whiteleys W2 to put your gastro reputations to the test.
Add Rachel’s zingy new yogurt to your New Years resolutions
Ring in the new! Rachel’s Organic, Britain’s leading organic dairy, has introduced a new yogurt variety available in Waitrose stores from early January. Simply made using the finest organic strawberries, a zingy squeeze of lime juice and the very best pasteurised organic milk, at less than 2% fat this delicious yogurt really is the perfect way to kick start your New Year!
Bombay Brasserie reopens
Bombay Brasserie, one of the world’s most iconic restaurants, reopened on 5th January 2009 after an extensive refurbishment programme. The result is a new interior that retains the charm of the original whilst still being chic and contemporary. Meanwhile a new menu, specially created by one of the sub-continent’s finest culinary talents, showcases gourmet fare from across the length and breadth of India.
Even an award winning dancer likes a good cheese pie
Popular recipe website MyDish.co.uk is celebrating the success of celebrity member, Camilla Dallerup, who has just been crowned Queen of the Dance floor in this year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Proving that fitting into those tiny dresses has not required a cut back in excessive cheese eating, Camilla reveals her favourite calorie topping meal of “Three Cheese Pie”.
Old Bear re-opens
The Old Bear in Cobham has opened after an extensive refurbishment, offering the ultimate cosy country pub in the surroundings of one of Surrey’s most attractive towns. The Old Bear is the second project from the team behind the hugely successful Islington pub, The Albion. Richard Turner and Simon Anderson have created another truly authentic venue serving delicious food in a space whose design is a modern take on the classic English pub.