I just shared me a paratha with Pat Chapman. Literally breaking bread with a ‘curry king’ – not a bad anecdote for a spice-lover to have under their ever-expanding belt, eh? As a confirmed curryhouse critic, I’m holding out hope that this award-winning venue will make me meekly swallow my pride along with some stunning fodder.
A bite on the ocean wave
Cruise ships can have a bit of a dodgy rep when it comes to food, but P&O’s Azura has plenty to make even fastidious foodies fall in love. Nick Harman waddles up the gangplank
BBQ safety tips from Firemart
Though summer is taking its sweet time barbecue season really is just around the corner. Here Firemart, the fire safety specialists, share with us tips for a safe, clean and sanitary BBQ.
La vie en cointreau –summer fizz in the city
The spectacular Skyroom rooftop, in the shadow of The Shard, has been transformed into a lush flower garden complete with, a garden shed photo booth and an elegant Cointreau Fizz bar. Judith takes the lift.
A pizza perfection. The Grenadier Pizza Oven on test
A pizza oven in the back garden is one of those things foodies fantasise about. Nick Harman finds that, with the Grenadier Pizza Oven, those dreams can come tastily true
The perfect tennis doubles team? Strawberry Sharapova Glory and Umpire’s Mess
Strawberry (Tennis) Knickerbockerglory and Umpire’s Mess – delicious desserts from Head Pastry Chef at Playboy Club London Jaime Garbutt inspired by Britain’s favourite summer time fruit.
Let’s not be too Coya ’bout it
Not heard of Coya? Seriously? You’re in the minority then as it’s been talked about, is talked about and will be talked about a lot. Does it really live up to the hype?
BrewDog unveils a brand-new experimental beer-based liqueur
The product information on this lilliputian bottle is not enlightening. The meek enquiry,’What is ‘Watt Dickie’?’ elicits only the response,’good question’. So far, so ambiguous. Like a curious potion-popping Alice, I unscrew the cap…
Tikves wines come to the UK
Ever heard of wine from Macedonia? Of course it exists, and it’s not bad at all!
Trendy Maida Vale hangout The Elgin gets a makeover
ith the media continuously hiring people that put an emphasis on the importance of being trendy, it’s refreshing to visit a place that’s cool without even trying, Marcus thinks.