Babylon, The Roof Gardens’ 7th floor restaurant is stepping out this winter with a new look, following a transformation by Real Studios. There is now a dramatic new interior reminiscent of the iconic fashion brand Biba, which occupied the building back in the 1970’s.
Celebrate Christmas at Moti Mahal
Moti Mahal, the chic and contemporary Indian restaurant in Covent Garden has a choice of two Christmas set menus, which will be available until 23 December 2008. Set Menu One, with a selection of five main course dishes, a starter and dessert will be priced at £36 per person.
SMIRNOFF BLACK Winter Ice Lounge returns to Plateau Restaurant Canary Wharf
Following the success of last year’s Smirnoff Black Winter Ice Lounge as the place to get into the festive spirit in style, the people from Smirnoff Black vodka and Plateau Restaurant Canary Wharf will once again transform the rooftop terrace into a sophisticated winter destination from 8th December 2008 – 7th February 2009.
Jose Cuervo Platino Tequila
The world’s most prestigious tequila family is set to launch Jose Cuervo® Platino™ – the world’s best tasting silver tequila¹. Made using a closely guarded secret method, which until recently was used only to make tequila for the family’s private enjoyment, Jose Cuervo Platino showcases a 200-year legacy of tequila craftsmanship.
Kai Mayfair restaurant
Between a Chinese restaurant like Gourmet San – cheap and authentic – and Kai – far from cheap and a fascinating fusion of east and west – lies a sad sea of sweet and sour. So those looking for Chinese fine dining should walk on water to Kai’s discreet door in Mayfair. Indeed a certain restaurant guide has voted Kai Best Chinese Restaurant in London, in its 2009 Restaurant Guide.
Business Lunch at L’Oranger
A new Business Lunch Menu, especially created for busy executives who enjoy fine dining, is now available at the well renowned French restaurant L’Oranger. Priced at just £27 for two courses, or £32 for three courses, the menu has been specially devised by much lauded Head Chef Laurent Michel to offer a speedy showcase of his Gallic haute cuisine
Dazzling Indian Seafood Set Lunch at Trishna
A new set lunch menu is now available from Trishna London. The Marylebone-based restaurant offers an up-market, London take on Mumbai’s iconic seafood eaterie Trishna.
The food is based on the marine life found in the North Sea and the Channel, and in tune with its chic, Marylebone village location, the restaurant is designed in a sophisticated, contemporary Western style
A Swiss chalet on the King’s Road
On the 10th of December, the Bluebird Cafe on the King’s Road is holding a Christmassy event to launch their new winter ski chalet on the forecourt. There will be carol singers and plenty of Gløgg and mince pies to keep everyone warm! Throughout the festive season the log chalet at Bluebird will be serving a variety of sweet and savoury fondues for four, which are perfect for groups and winter parties
London Fine Dining Group Donates VAT Savings to Charity
Since Chancellor Alistair Darling announced in his pre-budget report that VAT will be cut to 15%, senior management at London Fine Dining Group – owner of some of the capital’s most celebrated fine dining restaurants – have decided to pass the difference from the standard VAT rate on to charity until the 31st December 2008.
Red pepper soup with Gruyere croutes
Spending almost a year in a dark, dank cave is generally not to be recommended. However, it is this long period of hibernation in this unusual environment which is key to making Emmi Kaltbach’s Le Gruyere and Emmental cheese so special.