Looking for lager? We have the answer

There’s a lot of craft ales around, all brewed by suitably bearded men, but what do you do if you fancy a lager? Not one designed to be consumed in vast quantities before setting out for a club but something worthy of the name? Rod Jones, Beer Sommelier, Meantime Brewing recommends the top 5 lagers brewed in the capital for the capital, ahead of Craft Beer Rising.

New Bull in the Bush

What is it about shopping and quaffing? Shopping mecca Westfield  in Shepherd’s Bush has a row of champagne bars in its  designer’Village’ which are  always well frequented by  shoppers perched  on stools knocking back the bubbly after popping into Prada or Mulberry for a bag or two and having a makeover in Chanel.

Varietal Wines from Pays d’Oc

The modern winemakers of France’s southern Pays d’Oc region are coming up with some tasty wines that are proving very useful at the dinner table. We recommend six good value wines that demonstrate the style and quality of different ‘single grape’ varieties. 

Gout de France at The Balcon

Since 1912 diners have come together on the eve of Spring for a one off dining experience in celebration of French gastronomy. The Goût de France, or Good France, is a unique evening meal designed to honour the tradition and experimental tastes of French delicacies.

Comte Chicken Pie Recipe

The nutty aromas of melted Comté make it the perfect cheese for a hearty chicken and leek pie, which combines a delicious mixture including tarragon and double cream under a golden buttery puff pastry.