New Year’s Eve, often one of the biggest and best annual anti-climaxes, is almost upon us, and you may still be wondering what to do. Step forward Antonio Mellino, the head chef at Italian restaurant Quattro Passi in Mayfair, who’s devised a seven course tasting menu to tempt you out to Monopoly’s bluest square on the last day of 2014.
Prawn and cucumber salad recipe
As the festive season kicks off, this elegant and refreshing dish is sure to make an impact on guests amongst all the buffet regulars, and even squeezes in a few much needed greens!
The Taste of Belgium – Ruth Van Waerebeek
Bask in Belgian goodness, a cuisine that really deserves to be better known. And yes there is a recipe for chips because nothing beats Belgian chips eaten in the street.
Fraq’s Lobster Shack – review
It’s not cheap, considering the target market and how fast the experience is over, but London is like Pavlov’s dog when someone mentions lobster right now – the drool is like a tsunami. Certainly Fraq has done its homework and designed decor and menu to hit the spot for a cool crowd.
Tequila Festival 2014 – Raising a glass to the black sheep of the family
Nik visits Tequila Festival 2014 to discover how the black sheep of the spirits family should be sipped, not slammed.
The Lido Café transforms in time for Christmas
This December sees The Lido Café in Brockwell Park transform into a cosy, winter bistro where you can expect to be warmed from the chilly outside air
Glenfiddich – A Trip to one of Scotland’s oldest family-owned whisky distilleries
Nik takes a trip north of the border with Glenfiddich to see, smell and taste the land of whisky in all it’s glory.
Get Naked- for £49
Discover new vintages this Christmas and taste your way through a dozen bottles showcasing the premium wine you can get with Naked Wines
Italian recipes by Francesco Mazzei of L’Anima
Great Grana Padano recipes from Francesco Mazzei of L’Anima.Grana Padano Tubettini Gratinati with Cooked Ham & Mushroom,Cavatelli Pasta and Welsh Lamb Ragout with Grana Padano, Tropea Onion, Sausage & Grana Padano Quiche, Grana Padano Riserva Soufflé with Fruit Mustard & Poached Pears
Le Garrick
Emma gets swept away by the Gallic charm of Le Garrick in Covent Garden