Having never been a fan of watermelon, the fruit had always seemed rather lacking in body and flavour; I was pleasantly surprised by Rubicon’s Watermelon juice, their latest product.
Kasturi launch special Fish Festival menu, 1st September to the 15th October 2009.
Kasturi, the award winning restaurant at the heart of the city of London has arranged a Fish Festival which will run from the 1st September to the 15th October 2009.
No need to grouse at Le Bouchon Breton
Le Bouchon Breton ‘La Fete de la Chasse” a range of game platters including ‘Grouse a la Anglais” to celebrate the start of the game season is now on.Head Chef Olivier Ripert and his team of chefs at Breton have devised three special seasonal treats which kick off with the king of game traditional roast grouse ‘a la Anglais” (sic) with all of the trimmings: Wrapped in bacon, buttery bread sauce, a crouton with forcemeat paté, roasted breadcrumbs, watercress, game chips and a rich game jus.
Tasty allergen-free foods from It’s a Free World!
For those with food intolerance allergen-free foods are an essential. But there are also growing numbers of people who put health and wellness at the top of their agenda and for whom freefrom foods are a lifestyle choice. That’s why a new range called It’s A Free World! will have such a warm welcome across such a broad group of food savvy consumers.
Ondine to open in Edinburgh
Chef Roy Brett is so excited by his latest venture that he can hardly sleep. Named ‘Ondine’ after the water sprite who marries a mortal in Sir Frederick Ashton’s ballet, the 80 plus cover seafood bar and restaurant opens soon in Edinburgh. Douglas Blyde went to the building site to see him.
Dont forget the Festivals. A guide to what’s coming up
All over the UK food lovers are coming together to celebrate local produce and local stars. Why not wander over to Worcester for some serious flavours, add Aldeburgh to your list of must eats this year, carry on down to Cornwall and drink a dram or three in Scotland?
Mint Leaf Lounge & Restaurant – Bank
In a TV commercial a few years back a grumpy old lady bitterly complained that her local bank branch had been turned into ‘a trendy wine bar’. Well here around Threadneedle Street there’s hardly a bank branch left that isn’t now a restaurant or bar and while Mint Leaf may be the only ‘Indian’ it is rather trendy.
The Britannia
This imposing Victorian pub is cavernous and it is not until you walk through the entrance that you get a feel for the scale of the place. With good quality, well cooked dishes at reasonable prices, The Britannia is certainly worth visiting.
The Meet & Wine club meet again – with VFM wine tasting
The Meat & Wine Co is delighted to announce that its recently launched wine club, The Meet & Wine Club, will be holding it’s third meeting Tuesday 1st September 2009. CALL MY BLUFF MR CHANCELLOR will be the evening’s theme.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in London – at the Bavarian Beerhouse!
Why go to Munich to experience the famous Oktoberfest? For the sixth year in a row, the Bavarian Beerhouse in London is organising its own Oktoberfest, featuring Bavarian-style fun, entertainment and live music. It may well involve sausages!