That I can do a mean keema myself made Kumud Gandhi’s Indian spice trail course all the more inviting. The trail began at Paddington, a train through winter snow to the former high-flying banker’s large Hertfordshire home.
Flying chef landing on Valentine’s Day
Enjoy a truly romantic 3 course dinner for two, at home this Valentine’s day, with the ‘À la carte Gift Box’from London’s Flying Chef. Couples can indulge in their ideal romantic setting with scented candles, flowers and Barry White on in the background whilst sipping Champagne as the feast is delivered directly to their doorstep.
We heart GAILS valentine cakes
At the risk of sounding sexist, there’s nothing the girls at Foodepedia like to see come through the door more than cakes. Well maybe George Clooney or chocolate, but definitely something sweet. So GAIL’s Bakery get this week’s big cheer for sending round a box of their valentine specials
‘And it was all yellow’ – Profile Soho opens
‘And it was all yellow’- Profile Soho is a retro bar • diner • café the colour of a Colman’s Mustard pot – yellow against black gloss. This slice of New York nostalgia fuses American charm with modern design for an all-day dining experience. Positioned on Wardour Street and with a new menu for 2010, this 95-cover restaurant serves stateside classics. From all-day breakfasts to dishes such as meatloaf, mac ‘n’ cheese and Mexican chilli dogs.
British Yorkshire Pudding Day on 7th February 2010
The Restaurant at St Paul’s is serving a specially crafted menu, courtesy of head chef Candice Webber, devotees of this treasured delight, dating back from the 18th Century, may choose a Yorkshire Pudding creation across all three courses of their Sunday lunch. If you thought Yorkshire Pudding could only be served with beef and gravy, think again…
Tasty chef takeover at Pizza Express
If you were looking for London’s food writers on Monday night, you’d have found most of them in Pizza Express in Greek Street, Soho. They weren’t there because they all suddenly got the munchies for an American Hot, they were there because Francesco Mazzei was.
Pasta con Salsiccia
A recipe from Ponti’s Italian Kitchen – a tasty and hearty sauce for your pasta.
Spud U Like. Vodka with a crisp finish
Where once Smirnoff ruled Duty Free, and countless teenage parties, now comes brand upon brand from Poland, Sweden, Holland and Russia. So many in fact we’re in danger of floating on top of the stuff. And to that long list you can add Herefordshire Chase Vodka. And, what’s more, it’s made from (cue Jeremy Clarkson pause) … potatoes.
Boyd’s Brasserie & Bar launches off Trafalgar Square.
Built in 1887 as part of a 500-room ‘grand hotel’, the elegant and classical space, once named The Marble Hall, again opens its doors to the public having been occupied by the Crown since 1940.
Artist’s Eye on Rough Sleepers
We head for results day for an art competition launched by Artrepublic, online/offline stockists of exclusive prints. From 250 entrants, four finalists competed for exposure via charity, ‘Streetsmart’. But who would win?