Easter doesn’t have to go pear-shaped if all things egg-shaped don’t float your boat. Cake, candy, and cross-topped buns are in this bunny’s basket. He’s even made a trip to the (chocolate) fishmongers’…
Paxton and Whitfield’s Easter Gift Box
If there’s two things that people love all year round and even more so at times of celebration, it’s chocolate and cheese. Both rich, creamy and yet never to be enjoyed together.
Easter treats – Billington’s Triple Sweet Truffles by Paul A Young
Billington’s Triple Sweet Truffles from Paul A Young – a delicious and sweet Easter treat
Del Mercato, London
If you are able to prepare yourself for a slightly pricy wine list and the possibility of a minor misstep with the odd dish then you’ll put yourself in the way of some very good cooking
Insects on the menu at Wahaca Southbank Experiment
This month, chapulines – grasshoppers – are on Wahaca‘s menu. Offbeat, yes, but as hopping mad as it seems on first hearing? My dining companion certainly thinks so, and no amount of reassurance that it’s the little ‘Chaps’ themselves who really get the raw end of the deal is assuaging his apprehension.
Coffee workshops at Caravan, London
UK Coffee Week kicks off on 23rd April and, to celebrate, Caravan Coffee Roasters are introducing new coffee workshops at their King’s Cross roastery, launching on Saturday 13th April.
Carrara Restaurant at St James Theatre
Covent Garden and Shaftesbury Avenue around 7pm are packed with pre-theatre diners wandering about in increasing desperation trying to decide where to eat. Many, if not most, are concerned about delays and will opt for a chain serving steaks or burgers. The food may be boring but it’s worth it for the reassurance of speed. St James, the first purpose-built theatre complex to open in London for 30 years, has a solution; a brasserie downstairs, a restaurant upstairs and shows for all sorts
Darjeeling Express pop-up lunch at The Cinnamon Club
Vivek Singh came to Asma Khan’s home, ate the meal she’d prepared, wiped his mouth, and promptly invited the Darjeeling Express supperclub founder to host a pop-up Calcutta lunch at his Westminster restaurant.
Country Living Magazine Spring Fair
The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair takes place next week (20-24 March) in London at the Business Design Centre. Amongst the various features and hundreds of small independent retailers who are presenting all good things for a country lifestyle there is a dedicated food and produce area which will be promoting regional treats.
Sweet taste of St Kitts and Nevis
With a wave of property development about to commence across these islands including a private jet terminal and marina – swanky hotels, smart restaurants and fancy bars will no doubt be the order of the day in years to come. But for now, finds Judith Baker there is a taste of the simple life about St Kitts and Nevis which is as sweet as the sugar that made it so loved by the British