Chocolate came to Europe via sixteenth-century Spanish conquistadors, while the Romans valued Malbec, not for wine, but the blossom which attracted honey bees. These facts were recounted over a leisurely master-class held at Cavas de Gaucho at their flagship Piccadilly restaurant, Swallow Street. In order to trail nationwide initiatives occurring during Chocolate Week (14-20 October), the specialists in steak and grape assuredly partnered conched bean and fermented grape.
Joe Allen Covent Garden
You either get Joe Allen’s or you don’t. It’s not trying to be anything hip or pimp itself on social media, it is a genuinely social place where old friends meet, deals are discussed and the odd tourist in the know slips in to feel like a real Londoner.
Dirty Martini opens in Bishopsgate
Dirty Martini has poured itself in to a new location. Poppy Laking guides you through the throng at Bishopsgate’s newest cocktail bar.
Tarjarin with White Truffle
S. Pellegrino has just launched an update for their App – Fine Dining Lovers. Take a leaf out of their book and try this, one of their bespoke Italian Recipes.
Michael Neave Kitchen and Whiskey Bar
Culinary skills abound! Janet Watson reviews Michael Neave’s Kitchen and Whiskey Bar.
Benito’s Hat coming to Farringdon
Benito’s Hat, Mexican specialists and sombrero enthusiasts, are coming to Farringdon.
StreetDotFood at Westfield Stratford
Take a break from the shops and resist the urge to drop with the StreetDotFood market, coming to Westfield Stratford this weekend.
Olympic Café & Dining Room
Olympic Café & Dining Room to open at Olympic Studios, South West London, in October 2013. From iconic recording studio to cinema, restaurant and more, find out all about it here.
Jekyll & Hyde
The most creative bar we’ve seen so far in Birmingham…cocktails in mini watering cans, a gin parlour and good food.
Creamy Tenderstem and salmon pasta
Tenderstem’s recipe for a creamy salmon pasta.