The old and the new collided when I was invited to learn more about the Courvoisier’s new range of cognacs at a tutored tasting at the top of the Gherkin in an intimate private room, allowing uninterrupted indulgence. The occasion was the launch of the first range of cognacs to publicise their ageing time: Courvoisier 12 and 21 year old.
William Curley opens Chocolate Box
William Curley has set up a Chocolate Box in the Front Room at St Martins Lane Hotel. Launched at the beginning of National Chocolate Week, the pop up will be open until the New Year.
Dream Team to launch Banca in 2012
Arjun and Peter Waney, the power duo behind Zuma, Roka and La Petite Maison are teaming up with Giulliano Lotto to open Banca, a new Italian restaurant for the new site at 30 North Audley St Mayfair.
Morrisons’ New M Kitchen Previews at the Swarovski Crystallised Lounge
Like the high-low fashion movement that proves looking good doesn’t have to mean going broke, Morrisons want to show the consumer that value for money doesn’t have to mean cheap and nasty. On the contrary in fact, they want to share their philosophy that producing great food that is also value for money, is actually achievable.
Afternoon Tea at Gravetye Manor
The Manor’s Afternoon Tea offers the perfect way to treat family or friends to something special. Surrounded by Gravetye’s historic wild gardens there’s no better way to spend the afternoon.
Checking Out the Latest in Frozen Yoghurt at Samba Swirl
Frozen Yoghurt – or ‘FroYo” as they’re calling it – seems to be at every turn these days, with the likes of Frae, Snog, Yog, Moosh and Yufori having almost as much street presence as Starbucks. Well, perhaps that’s exaggerating a little. But it’s increasingly difficult to escape the health conscious’ answer to an ice cream parlour while the craze snow balls its way down the streets of our major cities. What’s causing this frozen yoghurt frenzy?
Cookbook Cafe host’Flavours of Peru ‘ at the InterContinental London Park Lane
The Cookbook Cafe will be hosting ‘Favours of Peru,’ a week-long food festival featuring chef Virgilio Martinez. This pop up festival will provide a taster for what is to come at Virgilio’s new restaurant, Lima London, opening next year.
Michael Caines Launches Pop Up Restaurant at the Oxo Tower on 18th and 19th of November
Foodepedia was recently lucky enough to interview Michael Caines ahead of the launch of his Fairy Liquid pop up at the OXO Tower. Caines is the executive chef of Gidleigh Park, a two Michelin star hotel in Devon as well as running the restaurants for the Abode Hotel group.
The Plough Bar & Kitchen a restaurant in St Johns Hill
Born in Texas, raised in Florida and trained in Holland, Chef Josh has a good feel for how far he can take the American spin on such British classics as fish and chips, pork pies, scotch eggs and bubble and squeak. Since taking the reigns at The Plough, Chef Josh has introduced a southern feel to the menu by including pulled pork, cornbread and using fruit, Cajun seasoning and lots of chilli that leaves you feeling bold without being smothered by soul food.
The Barcelona Supper Club by Codorniu
Enjoy the art of jamón carving with expert carver Chus Valvor of Tozino, a hands-on cookery class with Rachel McCormack of Catalan Cooking, and a Codorníu Fizzness School cava masterclass, before sitting down to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour, all in one action-packed supper club evening.