We get a caffeine high and a gin fix from London Grind, the new kid on the coffee block in South London
Smoked salmon bacon review
Smoked Salmon Bacon. Is it bacon? Is it salmon? Is it the result of an unholy inter-species breeding programme such as when a Daily Mail reader marries a Guardian reader and creates a super idiot? Well we had to find out.
The Hilton London Metropole Whisky Lounge
The monster that is the Hilton London Metropole towers high above these dull streets and that fast road. So large and imposing, you won’t see it, especially not with it’s blink and you’ll miss it entrance.
Over 1,000 rooms in a single hotel on Edgware Road. I’m shocked and surprised that so many people want to stay in this part of town, but then again, with its busy road and multiple tube entrances, it’s easy to escape from and no doubt far cheaper than anywhere closer to the river.
Mark Moriarty from The Culinary Counter crowned UK & Ireland Winner of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Competition
Last night we watched a panel of the UK’s leading chefs – holding five Michelin stars between them – name Mark Moriarty from The Culinary Counter as the best emerging chef talent from the UK & Ireland at a live cook-off for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 competition, held at Harrods of London.
Venetian Carnevale food and wine pairing event at Opera Tavern
Opera Tavern restaurant in Covent Garden will be celebrating the Venetian Carnevale with a special food and wine pairing event on Sunday 1st March.
Secrets From My Indian Family Kitchen
Does the name sound familiar, how about if spelt Patak? Yes indeed Anjali is the granddaughter of one of the founders of the now massive Patak spice and sauce empire.
Gran Luchito – the smoked heat of Mexico
Gran Luchito make smoked chili products to light your creative fire
The English Provender Co pie recipes
To help celebrate British Pie Week, The English Provender Co. has put together two delicious pie recipes, which are sure to go down a hit at the dinner table whether you’re a vegetarian or a meat lover
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.