Don’t you envy those Italians and Spaniards who, en route to the office, stop for a small powerful coffee and a shot of brandy or similar strong spirit? We Brits of course would be sacked on the spot if we came in with a hint of alcohol about us, although not in this particular office obviously.
Little Bay customers dine their way to half price tickets at Sadler’s Wells theatre
Customers dining at any Little Bay restaurant in June or July will be presented with a 50% off voucher, redeemable against the best seats in the house at London’s prestigious Sadler’s Wells and its sister venue the Peacock Theatre.
Avast there! Degustacion menus at El Pirata Detapas
Critically allaimed, El Pirata Detapas in Notting Hill, introduces three regional Spanish degustacion menus for the summer. Showcasing regional tapas specialties from the regions of Navarra in northern Spain in July, Catalunya (which encompasses Barcelona) in August and the Basque region in September.
Taste of the Lakes
The Derwent Lodge Hotel near Bassenthwaite Lake has launched a ‘Taste of the Lakes’ menu which offers a gourmet five course meal with every ingredient sourced and supplied from the immediate area.
My Restaurant Wedding Show 2009
Before the dress can be made, the suits tailored and the rings sized, choosing the perfect wedding venue can be the first major hurdle for a happy couple. For those searching for a stunning backdrop with a spice-infused twist, fine-dining Indian restaurant, The Cinnamon Club, is a wedding licensed destination with a difference, and host to My Restaurant Wedding Show 2009.
A capital day out
Taste of London, Regent’s Park, London, 18-21 June 2009. Gastronomy couldn’t be more democratic this summer. Over 40 of the capital’s hottest eating spots are descending on London’s leafy Regent’s Park for the world’s greatest restaurant festival – Taste of London (18-21 June 2009), in partnership with British Airways.
Belgo Lobster Festival
Belgo’s Lobster fest, now in it’s tenth year, promises a good deal, just the sort of thing we need in credit crunch times. 5,000 live lobsters have been pre-ordered by Executive Chef, Muir Picken from Nova Scotia’s finest lobster pots for the festival, which will run from 1st to 30th June inclusive, so there’s going to be a lot of scuttling in the kitchen.
Summer places
Ah eating outside, is there anything nicer? Well yes, but not on a family website. We are collating places to snack in the great outdoors so read on and see which ones stir your suncream
Moti Mahal hits the road
On Thursday 28 May 2009 Moti Mahal will launch a new menu highlighting recipes of rural corners of India that has been inspired from the tales and experiences of Head Chef Anirudh Arora’s voyage across the ancient ‘Grand Trunk’ Road.
Galvin Brothers go larger still
Chris and Jeff Galvin today announce the forthcoming launch of their latest restaurant, based in the heart of the City. The restaurant, as yet unnamed, is based in the beautiful 19th century grade II listed St Botolph’s Hall in Spital Square, between Bishopsgate and Commercial Street. It will comprise three dining areas – a fine dining restaurant based in the main hall, a bar area in the old Curate’s House and an all day café with outdoor seating leading on to Spital Square.