Taste of London is approaching rapidly and with their partners, toptable, they are seeking to uncover London’s gastronomic ‘hidden gems’. A first for Taste of London, the festival organisers have invited the public to share their dining tastes and vote for their favourite local London restaurant in a bid to uncover fresh talent.
Oscar Wilde menu at The Cadogan
The Cadogan is a bit confusing to get into. There’s the main lobby of course, but around the corner is the Langtry’s restaurant door. There’s also the Tradesman’s Entrance, but using that got Oscar Wilde arrested at The Cadogan some 115 years ago.
Don’t be slow to try an Escargot at Cafe Rouge
If you like snails then don’t be slow to head to Café Rouge . encouraged by the reception given to Heston Blumentahl’s Gothic Feast and now a record 50,000 Burgundy molluscs have been shipped in by Café Rouge for this month alone, as the nation celebrates National Escargot Day today 24 May.
Moving Times: Stock Exchange Clocks
Until 29th September, the brasserie of city favourite, One Lombard Street is temporarily home to the original London Stock Exchange clocks.
Chelsea flower & veggies week news, commencing 24 May
Yet more interesting offerings for you to choose from in celebration of the Chelsea Flower Show and Vegetarian Week.
Savour Streatham. SW16 is on the food map
From Saturday 15th May – Saturday 22nd May the Streatham Food Festival is back for a second great year with a week of delicious delights and entertainment to really get those taste buds tingling!
Pigging great. La Fete Alsacienne at Bouchon Breton
They say it’s spring, but out on the deck at Le Bouchon Breton there was a definite wintry nip in the air last night. With British phlegm we stood around pretending it was the South of France, holding enormous Steins of lager and waiting for the little piggies to trot up
Events and News, week of 15 May
As summer approaches, though you wouldn’t think it, given the weather we are having, we round up some events and developments that allow us to savour the joys that summer produce has to offer
La Cucina Caldesi launches class dedicated to’umami’, the fifth taste
Specialist Italian cooking school La Cucina Caldesi in Marylebone is holding a unique class focussing on the ‘umami’ taste sensation in Italian cooking.
