In the Georgian setting of Fitzroy Square, there’s a touch of time-travelling to publicise Perrier Nights, a planned series of exclusive mixology events in London.
Royal happenings to celebrate the Royal Wedding
Whether you think the Royal Wedding is an over-hyped media circus or the most exciting event to have happened for decades, or perhaps you’re simply nonchalant about the whole thing, there’s no denying that it’s a great excuse to party. we check out some of the Royal happenings.
Hitting the Fruit Route in South Africa’s Western Cape
Sourcing food locally is fast becoming a mantra for those who care about where what’s on their plate comes from. Yet venture into any supermarket and it’s piled high with produce from all over the world. Fruit, in particular, has often journeyed thousands of miles before it gets to the checkout, much of it grown in South Africa’s Western Cape. Scandalous, you may think, but an environmental audit throws up some surprising results. Rupert Parker sets off to investigate
Commemorative food and drinks for your own Royal Wedding party
If you’re having your own party for the Royal Wedding, here are a few commemorative things to get you started.
David Berry Green on the wines of Nebbiolo
Douglas Blyde talks nebbiolo with David Berry Green, eighth generation family member and buyer of wines for eponymous wine and spirits merchant, Berry Brothers and Rudd – the oldest in the UK.
Egg-tastic treats for Easter
With Easter right round the corner, it’s time for Qin Xie to bring you a round up of some of the best Easter eggs out there.
Claude Bosi, Isabelle Legeron and biodynamics at Hibiscus
My lunch with Isabelle Legeron, at Claude Bosi’s two Michelin starred restaurant, Hibiscus, was a great experience, both interesting and enlightening. I had been invited to sample the pairing of some of the Biodynamic wines Isabelle has selected for the Hibiscus list, with the excellent organic dishes on the menu. So, what is biodynamic production?…
Sounds like the 70s at the Mall Tavern
Lord but the 70s were ugly. Truly the decade that fashion forgot. You only have to look at old TV footage of riots and other fun events to see horrors that would curdle your milk, and I don’t mean the coppers whacking hippies with truncheons either. The flared trousers the police were wearing should have been a sackable offence all on their own. The Mall Tavern loves the food style and serves it with flare(s)
Discover the Origin with Matt Tebbutt
This week Qin Xie was invited to a Discover the Origin masterclass with chef Matt Tebbutt of The Foxhunter in Nantyderry, Monmouthshire, where she learnt about the ingredients and cooked up a storm.
Ryvita revitalised
That funny nobbly stuff that promised 70’s slimmers ‘in the inch war, Ryvita helps you win’ hasn’t gone away. In fact it may be even due for a resurgence as Joanna Biddolph discovers in the company of Valentine Warner.