Brace yourselves ice cream lovers, we have a scoop; Ben & Jerry’s have unveiled its fourth Fairtrade flavour in the UK. And the icing on the, er, ice cream? Ben & Jerry’s think this mystery new concoction is so good, it’s being launched in every corner of the world at the same time. What a jolly ice story!
Tamarai with an Indian Accent
Some restaurants hide their light under a bushel, Tamarai hides its under a car park. It takes some nerve to descend the seemingly endless stairs to arrive at what turns out to be not a bomb shelter but a large clubby space with a massive bar and a special dining area. If war is declared, here is where I want to eat my last poppadum.
Gordon Ramsay’s Great British Pub Food by Gordon Ramsay and Mark Sargeant
Every great General has his staff officers and Ramsay has his Sergeant. Together they set up the Gordon Ramsay pubs in London to produce simple and delicious British classics that meet a particular demand for the sort of food that comforts and satisfies in equal measure.
The Goring Restaurant
With afternoon teas and a menu that also includes Welsh Rarebit, vegetables foraged for chef from the Kent countryside, classics like potted shrimps, a beautifully British cheeseboard and even schoolboy scarer prunes, the Goring is a great big Dreadnought of British imperial dining power steaming its own unique track through a sea of mediocre, me too, ‘Modern European’ restaurants. We stand up salute it.
Albannach gets into the tartan trews
Join Albannach, London’s contemporary Scottish bar and restaurant, on 6th April for Tartan Day, a celebration of all things Caledonian.
Tartan Day commemorates the signing on 6th April 1320 of the Declaration of Arbroath, in which Scotland asserted its independence from England. Get into the Celtic spirit at Albannach on Trafalgar Square with fabulous festivities spread across three elegant floors, including The Great Scottish Quiz, a special menu of mouthwatering morsels and, of course, whisky galore.
Taittinger Champagne Tasting Dinner at Mews
Recession or not, there’s still space for champagne and this tutored tasting over dinner is a bargain
Vic Reeves flies in to Mews in Mayfair
There’s something different at Mews in Mayfair. They are are opening the shop next door as an Art Gallery during April.The first show is in association with the comedian Vic Reeves and the online art gallery Eyestorm.
Cirio launches new products to its range
CIRIO, Italy’s leading tomato producer, has just launched three new products to retail- the first two products in a range of chopped tomatoes, in 390g tetrapaks, to include regular chopped tomatoes, and chopped tomatoes with basil; as well as an innovative, single-serve aluminium pot of double concentrate tomato purée. These products are now on sale from Sainsbury’s nationwide, as well as leading independent grocers and delicatessens.
The Spaghetti Tree unravelled at Carluccio’s
The story behind the popularity of Italian food in Britain will be revealed at a series of special events at Carluccio’s in April and May.Between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on selected dates. Author Alasdair Scott Sutherland will host an evening of fine Italian food, wine and literature as he tells the story behind his brand new book ‘The Spaghetti Tree: Mario and Franco and the Trattoria Revolution. A book signing and live Q&A session will follow before all attendees enjoy an authentic, two-course Italian dinner for just £8.50.
Tate offers crunch-friendly children’s activities for the holiday period
During the Easter holidays and May half-term Tate Modern and Tate Britain will present a range of fun, free activities for kids including workshops, interactive games and multi-media guides. To complete the family day out, the two London sites will also be running an offer for children to eat for free in Tate Britain’s Rex Whistler Restaurant and Tate Modern’s Café 2 and Level 7 restaurant.