Following the sell-out success of last year’s 1950’s era Hollywood series, the Smirnoff Black Screenings will be returning to Chelsea favourite Bluebird this summer with an altogether more gentlemanly vibe. Celebrating leading modern gentlemen of the silver screen, the Smirnoff Black Screenings will kick-start a two month residency on 15th July 2009.
Freggo Ice cream restaurant
Timely for our heat-wave. Bedecked in purple, marble and mirrors and brought to you by ‘Gaucho’ Freggo represents the first U.K. outlet of the South American staple, known there as ‘Freddo’.
Hampshire Food Week at The Peat Spade
The Hampshire Fare runs the whole month of July with over 200 food, drink and craft businesses involved, from pig farmers and wine makers to farm shops and hotels.
Lesely Waters Devon Cream tea
Another great British gastro gift to the world here adapted slightly but still finger licking, chin totally covered in cream and jam good!
Pasta with Aubergine and Tomatoes
Another top recipe from our friends at Filippo Berio
Plum Tiramisu Charlotte
Fresh plums are starting to appear in the shops now and our home grown varieties will be ready soon. This impressive, yet simple recipe works well with almost any fresh fruit.
Adopt your own olive tree
The Umbrian olive grove of Casa Margherita in central Italy is offering foodies the chance to adopt an olive tree of their own in sunny Umbria.
Weekend Brunch at Le Bouchon Breton
The Spitalfields brasserie has launched its brand new, all day, weekend brunch menu.
Valentine Warner. What to Eat Now. More Please
Have you seen Valentine on the telly? He’s a bit hard to miss actually. When I first spotted him I thought my box had gone on the blink, as his head seemed disproportionally large for his body. I then discovered he is the son of Sir Frederick Archibald Warner, GCVO, KCMG ex Conservative MP and that his mother is the wonderfully named Simone Georgina de Ferranti. So it’s probably genetic; like floppy fringes.
Tom Ilic introduces a suoer set evening menu
From July 1st, Restaurant Tom Ilic in Battersea will be introducing a set menu, which will be available in the evenings until 29th August 2009, Tuesday to Saturday, priced at £16.95 for 2-courses and £21.50 for 3-courses,