We head for results day for an art competition launched by Artrepublic, online/offline stockists of exclusive prints. From 250 entrants, four finalists competed for exposure via charity, ‘Streetsmart’. But who would win?
The Red Fort back – defending its reputation
Soho’s Indian restaurant, The Red Fort will reopen this February after it was ravaged by the fire that swept through Soho last July, which took 100 fire fighters over 12 hours to get under control. The new menu looks red hot.
Bouchon Breton – Fondue, Raclette firmly on the menu for a month
Can’t slope off to the slopes? Then try La Fete Alpine at Le Bouchon Breton instead. The team have devised a range of ‘Apres Ski” dishes. Each dish is designed to share and comes with a selection of side orders and a choice of drinks and at just £18 per person value worth a yodel about.
Papillon launches posh twist on a Burns Night tradition
Chelsea brasserie Papillon has created its own version of a traditional Burns Night classic – the Chelsea Haggis. Head chef Tom Hempstead has decided to offer an alternative to the usual recipe, which normally includes sheep’s heart, liver and lungs boiled in the animal’s stomach. The Chelsea Haggis comprises confit pork belly, foie gras, sweetbreads, morels and black truffles served with the finest Limousin beef fillet. It will be accompanied by ratte potato purée and Madeira glazed turnip
Marking Burns Night
Head to West Sussex this Monday evening for a Burns night of Haggis, Neaps & Tatties at cosy, local star, Whites Bar & Kitchen, Steyning.
Burns Night Himalayan Fling at Babur – 25 January
Back by popular demand, Babur’s Burns Night Himalayan Fling is an event you won’t want to miss. In aid of the Gurkha Welfare Trust, the evening begins with a Gurkha piper heralding the entrance of the Nepalese bhuton, a haggis like dish.
Food Lovers Fundraiser for Haiti
Foodepedia launches a charity banquet in aid of the survivors of the Haiti earthquake, which measured 7.0 on the Richter scale…
Tike – two courses under a tenner
Tike Grill and Bar, which opened at the end of last year, in the Lloyds Register Building adjacent to Fenchurch Street station, has just launched a £9.95 express lunch menu. The two-course lunch menu, available Monday to Friday, offers three options of starters and mains, including healthy house speciality grilled meats.
New tricks at Texture including BYO
During the month of January, Texture is offering their guests the opportunity to bring their own wine for free. Texture Restaurant have also created a Rejuvenation Menu.
Be’quids in’ with Gourmet Burger Kitchen and Help a London Child
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has teamed up with Help a London Child and 95.8 Capital FM to create a fundraising campaign that will leave you Quids In this January!
