Trishna is a new breed ‘Indian’ with stylish little copper lampshades that hang intimately over each table, bare brick walls painted a fashionable grey and even some of the original wood panelling left to add a bit of tone. So it’s somewhere to fine dine, not a spot to indulge in a post-pub frenzy. That the food hasn’t the coarse kick associated with more traditional British-Indian restaurants is to be applauded; it’s time for the food to come out from under the spice.
Vinopolis Port Tasting
Right now the big must-do added extra on the Vinopolis tour for Xmas is the Port tasting, because after all what is Xmas without port? So after a trip through the wine rooms and admiring the clever little ideas like the battered 2CV van in France and the virtual Piaggio scooter ride in Italy, we fetch up at the port bar to try five different ports, together with some Stichelton cheese supplied by Neal’s Yard.
Fun Christmas treats for all the family and occasions
Christmas is a time to surprise and delight and this year is no exception. Cadbury biscuits have created a fun packed Seasonal range that won’t break the bank. With something for everyone, you’re sure to find the ideal Christmas treat; whether you’re looking for chocolate goodies to give as a gift, delightful stocking fillers or simply something a little bit different to offer to guests during the festive season.
Green & Black’s are the festive colours this Christmas
Green & Black’s, the luxury chocolate and biscuit maker, has launched its deliciously indulgent Organic Shortbread Collection for Christmas – its seasonal range of luxury gifts and treats.
Award Winning Yorkshire Bakery’s Festive Hampers
An award-winning Yorkshire bakery has launched a range of delicious, organic Christmas hampers. The Side Oven Bakery, based at Foston-on-the-Wolds in East Yorkshire has created the hampers in response to customer demand for its best-selling Christmas Stollen, mueslis, juices and cordials.
Simple Recipes For Four Festive Christmas Cocktails
Christmas is a sumptuous time of year for taste buds, but it’s usually the food that’s so tempting and Christmas drinks are resigned to a choice of wine, beer or spirits. Cocktails are often considered too complicated, especially when there’s the turkey and trimmings to worry about, but with a few simple ingredients it’s amazing what can be created in a matter of minutes.
Laverstoke Park Farm at Fifth Floor Restaurant and Cafe
February 2009 will see two renowned purveyors of food, Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor and Laverstoke Park Farm, join forces to showcase a new range of menus celebrating all that is good about comforting Winter eating. A hearty farm breakfast will be available at the Café and a stunning Market Lunch menu at the Restaurant, both created using the finest seasonal produce from Laverstoke Park, a leader in the field of ethical, organic and biodynamic farming.
Madame Zingara. A magical new show and dining event at Battersea Power Station
Multi-award winning Madame Zingara and her Theatre of Dreams arrives in the UK for its European debut.
After 2 years in South Africa, the multi-award winning bohemian playpen, Madame Zingara and her Theatre of
Dreams is set to arrive at the Battersea Power station in London on December 12th 2008.
Tibits
I don’t know about you, but when I raid the salad section at the local sandwich shop the name of the game is to force the biggest amount possible into the smallest box available. This is then squeezed shut so that all the way to the checkout it is humming with tension like an over wound spring ready to leap open at the last minute flicking sweet corn in all directions. It’s a situation that Tibits, the gourmet vegetarian restaurant, has found a solution to.
Eat From Head to Tail at The Devonshire Arms – Beeley
From January 2009 a unique ‘Head to Tail’ menu – offering customers cuts of meat from every part of various animals – is to be available at The Devonshire Arms – Beeley. Situated in the stunning village of Beeley, Derbyshire, the charming 18th century country inn is owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and located in the estate surrounding their ancestral seat, Chatsworth House. Its restaurant is renowned throughout the Peak District for its beautifully cooked menus made from produce grown and reared on the estate – including incredible beef, lamb and pork.