The Loving Excellence website is a drool wish list, online ordering is straightforward and there’s still time to take delivery and have a very excellent Christmas. We take a taste.
The Secrets of Tapas
Alan Kingsbury gets caught up in ‘tapas frenzy’ during the week of the Spanish National Tapas Competition in the gastronomic city of Valladolid.
Lulu’s Provencal Table – Richard Olney
It’s more than a recipe book, it’s paean to a way of life and of eating and anyone who is interested in food beyond what’s fashionable this week should get a copy. Lulu will in her simple way tell you more about cooking than any Masterchef ever could.
The Dog & Fox Wimbledon gets a face-lift
Love the feel of an old-world country club? Can’t get enough of a good, juicy steak? Then you’ll surely love the new, refurbished Dog & Fox in Wimbledon, which has recently undergone a complete redesign and now has an updated menu.
Ideal biscuits for winter from Fox’s
With Christmas just around the corner, could there be a better time to stock up on biscuits? Whether eaten on their own, shared, or dunked in a hot cup of tea or coffee, nothing brings comfort quite as well (or quickly) as a tasty biscuit. Good news from Fox’s then, who are celebrating Christmas time by releasing some new tasty varieties.
Have a moustache? Get a free burrito at Benito’s Hat
To celebrate the opening of their new Farringdon store, as well as Movember, burrito restaurant Benito’s Hat will be offering free burritos to anyone sporting a’tache between 12 and 3pm on Monday 25 November.
An evening with Brancott Estate Wines
Deepest Highgate was darkest too that night. And rainy and shot through with the kind of cold winds that are fantastic help if you ever wish to forget you have a nose and toes, but pretty unwelcome assistance if you’ve any other goal in mind. This was the first time a vineyard had invited me to its birthday,
Shake off the winter chills at Lodge d’Argent
City restaurant Coq d’Argent has long been winning admirers for its tasty, well presented food. Now, the rooftop restaurant offers a new experience for those wanting to channel their winter spirit with its transformation into a ski-chalet winter wonderland – Lodge d’Argent.
Behind the scenes in Saturday Kitchen
Ever wondered what really goes on in the Saturday Kitchen? Nick Harman gets an invite to watch from behind a camera and finds a show that really is as fun as it looks.
Charity auction for the Philippines Typhoon Appeal
London restaurants are teaming up to help those affected by the Haiyan Typhoon, which caused devastation when it recently hit the Philippines. The charity eBay action includes meals at a variety of London establishments as well as miscellaneous products.