Dirty Martini has poured itself in to a new location. Poppy Laking guides you through the throng at Bishopsgate’s newest cocktail bar.
A Wine, a Gin and a Port. We raid the drinks cabinet for three current favourites
Ever on the lookout for quality, individuality and good value, I have three diverse springtime discoveries each of which has filled gaps in my shopping list.
Snow Queen Vodka
It’s not Kazakhstan’s fault that it’s become rather linked to Borat; it’s just that it […]
It’s Chablis o’clock
‘Fishmonger’s Clock’ is basically a crafty method of cooking and serving a wide variety of fish for the enhancement and enjoyment of Chablis and, while pretending to be a rather grand dish, it is in fact very quick and easy to prepare.
‘The Vintner’ Choice wines that wont break the bank.
Weary of supermarket offerings, Alan Kingsbury finds a wine merchant who can put the fun back into bargain hunting.
Thinking Pink
As the 14th approaches like a remorseless romance machine we start to think of champagne. Alan Kingsbury finds going for the pink can keep prices down and romance still high
Champagne Pommery Wintertime
From the depths of winter and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought we could have another rummage around the Foodepedia Champagne cellar for something a bit special to share. Right now, I can’t think of anything more appropriate than ‘Wintertime’ a Champagne from the historic house of Pommery based in Reims.
Bringing Veuve to Christmas
Foodepedia advocates fizz with finesse for Christmas. Herewith, our selection…
Bloom: An Introduction To Gin For Women
Bloom is a premium new gin from master distiller Joanne Moore with its tones of chamomile and honeysuckle Bloom creates a sweet subtle taste perfect for enticing the gin virgin.
Sparkling Prosecco wines from Bisol
Situated in Valdobbiadene in the Treviso province, northern Italy, Bisol process the grapes for their wines from 16 farms whose vineyards cover an area of over 45 hectares, all at an altitude of 250 to 300 metres. All of the Bisol Prosecco wines we tasted are elegant and excellent wines to have as an aperitif, as well as for drinking with desert, most would also work well in cocktails like Kir or Bellini.