El Pirata, Westbourne Grove, launched a limited World del Mundial tasting menu last week (15^th July) to celebrate the Spanish World Cup win.

Apostrophe, the boulangerie and patisserie group, jointly with Gallic Books have been hosting a competition, to celebrate the launch of Muriel Barbery’s book ‘The Gourmet’, between 28th May and 23rd July. Entrants to the competition are asked to submit their real life gourmet experience for the chance to win a special weekend for two in London.

Hip Argentinian Steak House Gaucho, usually known for its extensive wine list, has recently launched a new selection of cocktails. Argentine Bartender of the Decade, Tato Giavannoni, has inspired the new selection, which has been divided into three sections.

Having opened earlier this year, My Dining Room is certainly developing some great innovative stuff. Their latest move is to introduce a Pink Lunch available to customers from 12 till 3 Friday and Saturday lunchtimes. Priced at £15 for a two course lunch with unlimited cosmopolitans, it seemed such a good deal, we had to try it.

The Trafalgar Hotel, situated in the heart of London in Trafalgar Square, has unveiled Vista, its re-launched rooftop bar formerly known as the Trafalgar Roof Garden. Located on the sixth floor of this contemporary hotel, Vista is an entirely revitalised space offering views over Trafalgar Square and other London landmarks such as Big Ben and the London Eye.

Life’s good. Make someone else’s life even better by joining The Avalon in Clapham for their first ever al fresco pub quiz in aid of The Kivuli Trust who work to ensure disabled children in East Africa have access to what we take for granted: food and drink in a safe, nurturing environment.

The recent hot weather has given Galvin Café a Vin in Spitalfields the chance to unveil their slick new cigar terrace while Galvin La Chapelle has added another string to its bow with a new family Sunday lunch complete with Sunday roast and traditional board games.

Bastille Day, 14th July, is perhaps the principal celebration in France each year. This year Chez Gérard’s Executive Chef Alain Bourbon has created an exclusive 5 course celebration menu for customers to enjoy at any of their ten Chez Gérard restaurants across London.

In celebration of appointing Pol Roger as their new house pour, Mayfair’s Bob Bob Ricard restaurant will be offering a complimentary flute of the wine with lunches throughout July.

Vivek Singh and Cinnamon Kitchen head chef Abdul Yaseen have come up with a world’s first: a sit down dining experience consisting entirely of canapés. With Cinnamon Kitchen winning the Square Meal Canapé Cup in 2009, diners are in for a treat. This four-course, fourteen-canapé feast has even been paired with fizz to make it a deliciously decadent must-try.