They say that the Warlingham area has more millionaires than anywhere else in England, outside of London that is. There’s one less this month though after the sad demise of local lad Smiley Culture. Apparently Mr Culture’s cash came from wisely investing the modest sums he made from his 80s hit singles like Police Officer into gold and diamond mine concessions in places like Liberia, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
An-Tea Establishment Afternoon Tea at the Met Bar
The Met Bar at the Metropolitan Hotel on Old Park Lane, London, has decided to rebel against royal revelries and serve an “an-tea establishment afternoon tea†to clash with the royal wedding, until 8 May.
Barbican Lounge
The Barbican Lounge is a relatively new restaurant, the space having been completely renovated, retaining a 60’s/70’s style (yeah baby!). The menu is anything but 60’s/70’s, they have gone for tapas style eating. So, if you just want some great food served in a tapas style while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere, it’s a great place to visit.
Bombay sapphire: 250 years of clear and hazy memories
I don’t remember the journey home and whether I looked left and right for floodlit views as I crossed the bridge. But I do have a receipt for a pizza eaten (to soak up the liquid, presumably) in one of those thank-goodness-they-exist-when-you-need-them chains. And I will be making cocktails over long weekends when recovering is possible.
Soaking up the story of gin
The onset of summery weather and the consequent upsurge in gin consumption coincided with Tuesday’s ‘Distillers’ Dinner’ at Hix Soho. Master Distillers Desmond Payne and Sean Harrison spoke to guests about some of the history and philosophies behind Beefeater and Plymouth gin and Dre Masso, a leading cocktail maestro, talked about the launch of new website GinandTales.com
Free Burritos on May 5th at Chilango
Chilango (with four restaurants around the UK) is opening a fifth restaurant in Chancery Lane on the 5th of May. To celebrate ‘Cinco de Mayo’ – a national Mexican holiday – and the opening of this restaurant, they will be hosting a day-long celebration to include free burritos for all.
Chicken, Sweet Potato & Spinach Patties and Steak & Blue Cheese Burgers in toasted ciabatta
Levi Roots barbeques up some sunshine love:Chicken, Sweet Potato & Spinach Patties and Steak & Blue Cheese Burgers in toasted ciabatta
Dri Dri, Organic, healthy Gelato, what more could you ask for?
Summer’s fast approaching and everyone is looking for a coolant but it seems as if ice cream just doesn’t seem to cut it anymore. Gelato may not have a fancy monotonous tone attracting people to buy it from a van but it’s certainly got the taste factor down to a tee and the fact that its less fattening than a Mr. Whippy is a bonus
River Cottage Deli & Canteen – Axminster, Devon
Despite probably having never worked in an office or factory in his life (Old Etonians don’t, do they?), Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has opened a Canteen. Lois London joins the Barbour’d up crowd cramming in to cram it all down.
Pollen Street Social
What’s already apparent is that Jason has melded the elements of inventive, creative ‘Feen Deening’ with the link so often missing in such food – real flavour. Add to that a relaxed ‘vibe’ to the New Yorky room – we are not in The Church of Food here, you are allowed to talk and laugh – and it all just feels right.