Ignore the hideous photographs, and self-indulgent waffle, and you might find some recipes you’ll want to cook again and again in this astonishingly big book, suggests Joanna Biddolph.
Mango Tree launches festive feast for Christmas 2011
On 28th November Mango Tree, the award-winning Belgravia restaurant, will launch a festive Thai feast that gives traditional English Christmassy food a Thai twist for only £39 a person.
LAVERSTOKE CHRISTMAS SPECIALITIES
Relax! Everything is under control with Laverstoke’s help – mince pies, Christmas puddings – it’s too late to make your own now and Laverstoke’s are gaining flavour by the day -stuffing, hams, pies, party foods and your meat of choice on the Christmas table – rare breed native Angus Beef or equally rare, Laverstoke’s winning Norfolk Black Turkey.
Turning Leaf Zinfandel California 2010
Named after a town in California, Zinfandel is a characteristic grape variety of the U.S.A with its early ripening fruit producing a juice with relatively high sugar levels. This means that the resulting red wines are rich and powerful and ones that will appeal strongly to all those with a taste for the New World.
Cha Cha Moon, Soho, London
I know some people expected more from Alan Yau of Wagamama fame, and it seems Cha Cha has reverted to a slow waltz since he stopped being in charge day to day. Even so, it’s cheap and it’s cheerful and, unlike some of Chinatown’s finest, you don’t get the feeling you’re a nuisance to the staff. For a fast feed, everyone can comfortably still keep going to the Moon.
Great British Chefs Website
The relaunched Great British Chefs website hosts an impressive and well-executed online recipe collection that’s worth a visit for any ambitious home cook.
Cappuccino just got easier
Nespresso have launched Latissima + a new ‘one touch milk solution’ machine making that early morning cup of coffee that much simpler.
A taste of Germany in Soho
The burger is dead and the hot dog is king. Its campaign for fast food dominance continues apace with the opening of The Bratwurst in Soho, a German sausage joint.
Morgan M opens new resturant near the Barbican
Building on the success of his award-winning restaurant in Islington, Morgan Meunier is opening on Long Lane in Barbican. Morgan M Barbican, a new two-storey restaurant, has seasonally focused menu that includes small plates and tasting menus.
What the Dickens! The Return of the Courvoisier Dickens Punch Tour
Building on the success of the tour in 2010, The Courvoisier Dickens Punch Tour this year returns on a larger scale with even more to satisfy your Christmas spirits; Running for two weeks from 23 November, guests will be taken on an interactive hour long walking tour of Dickensian London. Foodepedia was lucky enough to get a sneak preview recently, which is how I found myself outside Bow Street Magistrates Court, pulling my coat tighter against the cold.