Consider yourself to be the foodie oracle? Well, now’ your chance to prove it. On Wednesday 20th May, Sudi Pigott, food writer and author of ‘How to be a Better Foodie: the little bulging book for the truly epicurious’ will host a fun and informative foodie quiz evening here at The Butcher & Grill, Wimbledon to put your gastro reputations to the test.

With the days getting longer, and hopefully warmer, Massis, the Lebanese Restaurant located in Paddington Basin, has partnered with Cancer Research UK and the Nuffield Health Club to encourage people to not only think about Al Fresco dining, but to combat the risk of cancer by consuming at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

Tamarind, the Indian restaurant in Mayfair. From this month, a new wine tasting menu – pairing fragrantly spiced Indian cuisine with fine wines is available.

The Avalon, Clapham’s finest public house and garden, renowned for its elegant seasonal British menu and superb wine list has successfully sourced brand new chef, Adam Hicks. Formerly of Bermondsey Kitchen, Hicks brings a master’s touch alongside a no-nonsense approach to cooking, allowing the fresh, seasonal and locallysourced ingredients to sing for themselves.

Following the success of its first venue in Twickenham, Brouge comes to Richmond to excite diners with its modern Belgian bistro. Brouge offers guests the opportunity to sample a wealth of tasty Belgian inspired cuisine with a hint of Modern British influence – using fresh local produce delivered to the door daily.

Swishing is another buzzword that’s already causing a stir and and something perfect for the economic times we currently live in. Harrison’s has complimented this trend by introducing a unique swishing event at their restaurant

The final line up of chefs demonstrating at the 2009 Le Cordon Bleu Henley Food Festival on 16th & 17th May has been confirmed. Containing a mixture of local, national and international stars, boasting Michelin Stars, a vast range of TV appearances, books and talent to spare, this year’s crew is a mouth watering prospect.

English Wine Week runs this year from May 23-31. In celebration, Kettner’s in Soho is offering a special selection of English wines for the week both by the bottle and the glass, giving guests an opportunity to discover why English vintners have got the more established producers in France quaking in their boots.