Bistro One Ninety at 190 Queen’s Gate, Kensington, received great critical acclaim when it was opened by Anthony Worrall Thompson in the early 90’s. Under its new ownership, Bistro One Ninety is seeking to return to its heyday with the appointment of a talented new Head Chef, Taher Djeebet.
25% off the finest malt whiskies and champagne at Albannach
The Quality Hour gives true connoisseurs of ‘the water of life’ a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some particularly rare whiskies in the most elegant of surroundings. Representing remarkable value, the honey, cinnamon and banana aromas, and honeyed, vanilla, lemon and toffee palate of The Balvenie 1966 can beexperienced for £52.50 a dram, a saving of £17.50. The Quality Hour also offers the chance for lovers of the finer things in life to sample a measure of thedistinguished Isle of Jura 36 year old for £67.50, normally £90.
Home made cranberry sauce
As we carve our traditional roast turkey this Christmas Day, how many of us will be treating our families to proper cranberry sauce as an accompaniment? By all means keep a jar of ready-made sauce in the cupboard as a standby, but when there are lovely fresh cranberries so readily available, and they taste so much more delicious, surely it makes sense to make your own? And when you are using fresh cranberries, be sure to maximise their delicious flavour: By using Fruisana Fruit Sugar in your recipes you will find that the flavours are enhanced.
Madame Zingara. Restaurant and show
It is undeniably lovely inside; the rich colours, the way the mirrored walls reflect back on each other and the small stage at the centre is wreathed in clouds of dry ice Costumed theatricals and grotesques amble about and I think I spot my dear friend Giles among their number, but it turns out to actually be the Bearded Lady.
Give your coffee-lover their dream machine
Have you noticed the sudden changes in small appliances lately? DIY seamstresses can purchase a machine that draws and cuts out every pattern or shape they can think of. And who needs to learn calligraphy beautiful fonts can be printed out in two seconds. So why grind coffee beans or stand over hot steam to make a cappuccino? With the new Bosch improvements to the Tassimo machine, hobbiest baristas can join the second wave of computerized appliances. With a small TDISC full of flavouring and the push of a button, create a perfectly measured coffee-shop drink in the time it takes to boot up the on-line morning paper. No mess, no grounds and no waiting. Just pure pleasure, one cup at a time.
Noodle doodle
Gordon Ramsay has memorably pulled a noodle, as we now know of course, but today is my chance to try my hand at this genuinely ancient art. Teddy K.C Chen a Director of Inn Noodle confirms the noodle’s long history while letting a small grin crack his otherwise stern face, ‘Italians think they invented pasta and spaghetti, huh? Stolen from Chinese!”
Trishna Restaurant London
Trishna is a new breed ‘Indian’ with stylish little copper lampshades that hang intimately over each table, bare brick walls painted a fashionable grey and even some of the original wood panelling left to add a bit of tone. So it’s somewhere to fine dine, not a spot to indulge in a post-pub frenzy. That the food hasn’t the coarse kick associated with more traditional British-Indian restaurants is to be applauded; it’s time for the food to come out from under the spice.
Vinopolis Port Tasting
Right now the big must-do added extra on the Vinopolis tour for Xmas is the Port tasting, because after all what is Xmas without port? So after a trip through the wine rooms and admiring the clever little ideas like the battered 2CV van in France and the virtual Piaggio scooter ride in Italy, we fetch up at the port bar to try five different ports, together with some Stichelton cheese supplied by Neal’s Yard.
Fun Christmas treats for all the family and occasions
Christmas is a time to surprise and delight and this year is no exception. Cadbury biscuits have created a fun packed Seasonal range that won’t break the bank. With something for everyone, you’re sure to find the ideal Christmas treat; whether you’re looking for chocolate goodies to give as a gift, delightful stocking fillers or simply something a little bit different to offer to guests during the festive season.
Green & Black’s are the festive colours this Christmas
Green & Black’s, the luxury chocolate and biscuit maker, has launched its deliciously indulgent Organic Shortbread Collection for Christmas – its seasonal range of luxury gifts and treats.