Seeking to kick off your St Pat’s in the traditional style of the Emerald Isle? Get yourself down to Asda and you’ll have the luck of the Irish.
Hoxton Gin meets Gillray’s Steakhouse
It was only a matter of time before Hoxton became a brand. The trendiest hub in the east end now has its own gin. This gin was at the forefront of the menu for a master class at the Marriott Hotel.
The Shed, Notting Hill
With cooking that has the flavours, charm and simplicity of a Brawn or a Terroir, and a style that makes you smile despite yourself, The Shed has plenty to recommend it to locals. Even scenesters should find it’s well worth pedaling the single geared bike over to Notting Hill for.
Nothing but blue Skyes
Sydney born, Paris trained and London lived, Skye Gyngell is working with VisitEngland on their latest campaign. Devoted to the kaleidoscopic range of Britain’s food and drink Gyngell hopes to promote the best of British in this latest collaboration. Lara Cory had a chat with Skye to find out what she loves about British food, and how far she’s travelled for a good meal.
Paxton & Whitfield’s Irish cheeses for St Patrick’s Day
You could spend St. Patrick’s Day in search of a lucky shamrock, bending over backwards to kiss the Blarney Stone, or fending off the leprechaun who wants to steal your Lucky Charms. But the real craic’s to be had from simply savouring some spiffing Irish cheese.
Alan rates Aldi’s wine range
Alan Kingsbury pops down to Aldi in search of a cheap bottle of Champagne; but is it any good (and will he tell his wine-buff mates how little he paid?)
Meantime and Young’s bring ‘Brewery Fresh Beer’ to town
Greenwich-based craft brewers Meantime Brewing and London pub group Young’s are to introduce “Brewery Fresh†– or “tank beer†– in a UK-first. The creation of “Brewery Fresh†will mean an initial three London-based Young’s outlets will offer drinkers a beer unadulterated by pasteurisation, filtering or pressurisation.
Cookery classes with chef Carmelo Carnevale at Novikov London
Reputedly, some mothers do’ave’em – and here’s betting Carmelo Carnevale’s was rather glad to spawn such a sublime chef. Now Novikov’s Italian top talent is keen to share his skills in a series of masterclasses running at the London restaurant.
Foodepedia’s Top 10 Mothers’ Day experiences
She made you do all sorts you didn’t want to and still does. But, lest we forget, she also quite literally Made you. So make her feel appreciated for bestowing the world with such a fine specimen of humanity with a triffic treat.
Mother’s Day rose water cupcake recipe
She put up with a cake-batter smeared child ‘helping’ with the baking on many a rainy afternoon, so repay your Mum this Mother’s Day with a batch of rather superior cupcakes. And, if you really love her, you could even let her lick the bowl.