Tradition dictates that the sale of wine ‘En Primeur’ is not something that generally happens to the blushing pinks of the wine world, but is the preserve of more ‘serious’ wines from a particular left or right bank. The decision by the novel online wine retailer www.fromvineyardsdirect.com to release the 2008 vintage of Château Pontet Bagatelle Rosé En Primeur is, therefore, likely to raise a few eyebrows – with orders limited to a maximum of five cases per person.
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.
Jamie Oliver to open a new food concept
South London look out! That liver tongued cheeky chappy, likes a beer, likes a laugh, likes to have it large chef Jamie Oliver is launching a new chain of food stores that allow customers to create their own dishes under the guidance of professionals.
The Kitchen -After School
The Kitchen daily sessions, designed and led by Michelin Star chef Thierry Laborde, have provided myriad homes with the finest of gourmet meals and dinner party menus. And now, for the first time, they will be opening their doors to London’s young cooks for a series of After School sessions.
Bag a Bordeaux for Easter
Château Reysson 2005 is a perfect wine partner with Spring lamb and roast meats. So pick up a bottle from Tesco during a special promotion from 25 February – 14 April. Shoppers looking for reliable, good value claret to serve with traditional Easter fare should opt for a bottle of Dourthe’s Château Reysson 2005, an outstanding Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, now available from Tesco stores
Spice and All Things Nice this Valentine’s Day
An ultra romantic, contemporary menu is available for Valentine’s Day 2009 at Imli – the unique Indian restaurant in London’s Soho that offers ‘tapas’ style sharing dishes. At £24.00 per person, the menu consists of three courses – including an appetiser, main course, two side dishes and dessert.
Le Bouchon Breton launches new “Emporter†take away menu for 2009
Le Bouchon Breton, East London’s best loved super brasserie, situated in the heart of bustling Old Spitalfields Market launches a stunning new ‘Emporter” take away menu following the ‘Bouchon” tradition of superb, honest Gallic food, now available to eat where you like.
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.
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!
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*.