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.
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!
Curry detox
Filled with remorse from gorging on one too many treats? Has festive over-indulgence left you feeling a little guilty? Thanks to Mela, the authentic, country-style Indian restaurants, foodies need suffer no more with their ‘Curry of Conscience’ detox menu, courtesy of executive chef, Kuldeep Singh. Available throughout January, the menu is full on flavour, but has NO added fats or oils so is low in calories with many ingredients featured for their zingy health benefits.
Have a bottle of free wine at Albannach
This January, Albannach, London’s contemporary Scottish restaurant, is offering each diner choosing from the great value daily set menu a half bottle of selected wine on the house. At just £16.50 for two courses and £20 for three, the seasonal menu includes starters such as sautéed ham hock and Angus veal hearts with pickled almonds; or North Sea herring with grain mustard potato salad and horseradish crème fraiche.
Eat out for a tenner at The National Cafe
Short on pennies post Christmas, but still want to enjoy a meal out with friends? Easing your credit crunch worries, The National Café has come up with a fabulous new £10 dinner menu. For just a tenner, visitors to Oliver Peyton’s renowned café can enjoy a seasonal British meal along with a glass of wine.
London’s Alternative New Year’s Eve Party
An all-new dining and entertainment experience has arrived in London direct from South Africa and they’re throwing a special night to celebrate the New Year. A heady fusion of comedy, cirque and cabaret combine with decadent dining to create an irresistible theatrical experience: welcome to Madame Zingara’s Theatre of Dreams
Become a High Roller at Just St James this new year
If you feel that Lady Luck has passed you by of late, then why not begin the New Year by heading over to Just Oriental? Always an odds-on favourite, there’s now an additional reason to visit Just St James’ funky basement sister Lucky Dice Night. Every evening from 5th to 31st January 2009, guests simply need to throw a double six when they order their drinks and their beverages will be on the house. There is no limit to the amount of times you can play or win!
Tossed shares the science of getting into shape
Have you put on a few too many extra pounds over the holiday season? Are you feeling the need to shape-up and detox after the turkey and trimmings and too much Christmas fudge? Tossed has generously shared their super-charged scientific methods for taking the weight off, cleaning up your system, and rebuilding your muscles. If you follow their plan, you should be back into your slim jeans in time for Valentine’s Day dinner.
Add Zizzi to your New Years’ diet plan
The Mediterranean diet is touted to be one of the healthiest diets in the world, so why not add Zizzi to the list of restaurants on your New Years’ Resolution eating plan. From 1st January – 28th February 2009, Zizzi’s is offering a three-course ‘menu della salute’ for £9.95, or a single course option at £6.95 for mains and £4.95 for starters. The healthy, hearty menu choices include Spaghetti Pomodoro, Risotto Funghi and Insalata Classica. The emphasis is on flavour and taste balance to show that nutritious food doesn’t have to be a culinary lull for diners who want to enjoy eating out.
Healthy Sprouts make it easier to eat
The recommended 5-a-day advice for eating fruits and vegetables can be a challenging target for most families. Recent figures suggest that the average consumption in England is less than three portions a day, with even lower levels among children and people on low incomes. Sprouting seeds, beans and leaves are among the most nutritious and delicious ways to increase daily vegetable intake and the new ready to eat “And Sow On” range of Alfalfa and Mixed Beans varieties has taken the hard work out of a better eating plan.