Start making that Haggis and stock up with some quality whiskies, because Burns Night is just around the corner on Saturday 25th January. To that end, here are our recommendations both for things to do, and some top tipples to keep both your taste buds and the evening happy.
Nothing paltry about Copas chickens
Costing £17.50 and so much more intense than your average chicken, this is not the bird you’ll bring out every weekend, but rather a very special bird, for a very special occasion.
The Guildford Arms
The Guildford Arms in Greenwich celebrated its forth birthday in November and we’re betting that a huge part of that success lies beneath the crisp skin of its roast chicken. Though its pretty sunken garden, elegant interior and menu of prettily worked up gastro dishes from Head Chef Guy Awford obviously helps.
Come along to 28-50 to celebrate the wines of Burgundy
Restaurant and wine workshop 28-50 are giving guests the chance to celebrate the wines of Burgundy with a three-course dinner, paired with five classic Burgundy wines by master sommelier Gearoid Devaney, from Burgundy specialists Flint Wines.
The Rum Kitchen, Soho, London
The Carnaby venue is the spawn of The Rum Kitchen’s buzzing Notting Hill branch and the décor follows the same funky vibe: multi-coloured lights,’one love’ slogans and a rhythmic soundtrack of reggae and calypso beats thrumming off the oil drum ceiling
What’s On: January
January, you old dog. While most of the country is too busy doing the crash and burn diet, we at Foodepedia have kept our eyes on the prize with a round-up of this month’s most exciting news in the world of nosh.
MeatMATTERS Roast rib of beef with cranberry and port
Recipe for roast rib of beef with cranberry and port from MeatMATTERS, sure to provide a hearty comfort in the winter months.
MeatMATTERS Pork Terrine with sage and apricots and quick piccalilli
This delicious pork terrine recipe is sure to provide a homely comfort amongst the cold weather of January.
Spice Roasted Pineapple with Creamy Rice Conde and Pomegranate Syrup
Pineapples are the food of…romance? Well they could be! Splash out on something unusual and a little exotic this Valentines day. Smooth but a lil’ bit prickly, just like that old devil love, impress with this Cordon Bleu recipe.
Dhruv Baker’s Qabooli Pilau
Wholegrain Basmati rice recipe developed by MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker. Makes a great lunch option or a side dish for evening meals.