The launch of the refurbished YO! Sushi restaurant on the second floor of the Whiteleys Shopping mall, Bayswater, was colourful to say the least. Front of house staff greeted us with drinks, having dressed for the occasion in kimonos, Geisha style. Go and have a look, and while there why not relax in the booth style seating and try some of the interesting dishes that are on offer.
Anyone for a barbie?
On a typical summer’s evening of intermittent rain, thunder and sunny spells, the Meat & Wine Co. at the Westfield shopping centre recently held their Australian Barbeque. The aim of the evening was to pair Australian wines with typically Australian barbeque fare. We enjoyed what we tasted and they are certainly worth trying.
Get bowled over at The White Hart
The bar at The White Hart is an ideal spot to wile away the afternoon and evening watching the cricket on the big screen or to gather a crowd for your own screening in The White Hart’s upstairs private room with its plasma screen and Sky Sports. Whether it’s the Ashes (8th July—24th August) or the One Day Internationals and Twenty/20 vs Australia (30th August—17th September)
Getting a taste for Tio Pepe
On the 21st of July, Spanish restaurant and award-winning bar Camino is holding an interactive masterclass with experts from the online guide and lots of good food and drink to match. Tickets are free and available on a first come, first served basis. We went for a preview
Indulge in a Posh Picnic with Galler
If you want to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining this year, bring something a little bit different to the blanket with Galler’s mouth-watering Dark Chocolate Noir 85 Spread. The perfect accompaniment to summer fruits
such as strawberries or raspberries and delicious on crusty white bread, this little jar of heaven looks set to be a picnic staple
Gail’s Bakery rises in Battersea
To celebrate the Clapham launch of the new GAIL’s bakery, they are offering the first twenty ‘little people’ who park themselves at the shiny new Clapham store a tasty FREE babycino!
Do you know the perfect ploughmans?
Does your local pub provide the perfect Ploughman’s? Does the café on the corner make a mighty cheese meal? Do you long to let the nation know where to find the very best traditional British platter? Then the West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers need you.
Cherry Aid and National Cherry Day
Between 16 and 18 July there will be three cherry filled days at Borough Market, the big day falling on the 18th. There will be tastings of British cherries and cherry based products. At the same time many restaurants will be celebrating the cherry with special dishes on their menus
Searcys Champagne Bar at Westfield launches Pommery’s Time for only £15
Searcys 1847 Champagne Bar at Westfield London has teamed up with Pommery Champagne to launch an exclusive Pommery’s Time offer. Pommery is the only Champagne house to produce seasonal Champagnes. Guests can enjoy all four served in miniature glasses, matched with specially selected dishes from the menu for only £15
Celebrate Britain’s Finest Food at The National Dining Rooms
Take a culinary tour around Britain without leaving the table at Oliver Peyton’s celebrated London restaurant, The National Dining Rooms at The National Gallery. Following on from June’s Cornish medley, the fabulous bespoke ‘County of the Month’ menus continue throughout July and August, showcasing the best Gloucestershire and Devon has to offer.