Glorious! Soups have managed to create a range that transports you back to your favourite travel destinations, reliving the best moments with their heady mix of flavours and aromas from around the world. Having come back from a trip to Puerto Vallarta and Sans Blas on the West Coast of Mexico, I thought I would […]
Russian Revels Supper Club With Olia Hercules
I was invited by Russian Revels to one of their supper evenings, to sample the Ukrainian cooking of up and coming celebrity chef Olia Hercules, and to celebrate the launch of her new book “Mamushka, Mamulya, Mamkin”. Russian Revels run regular supper clubs and speciality dining, with the focus on chic Slavic dining experiences, or […]
Celebrate the Moon Festival with Royal China Mooncakes
To celebrate the Moon Festival on 27 September 2015, Royal China is now offering diners the chance to purchase a box of traditional Mooncakes. The indulgent Chinese treats are made in-house by Royal China’s expert pastry chefs and contain up to 1200 calories each. This year’s varieties include a box of eight Mini egg yolk […]
Summer Lunch at The Riverside Brasserie, Bray
An invitation to lunch at the new Riverside Brasserie, which looks out over the River Thames to Monkey Island from Bray Marina, came through on what was going to be the hottest week in the UK, so it would have been madness to turn it down. There can be no finer place than to have […]
Haggis Paella and Irn Bru Sangria- La Tasca Spanish and Scottish Fusion
Award-winning Spanish tapas bar and restaurant, La Tasca, is trialling a range of brand new dishes marrying traditional Scottish and Spanish ingredients to celebrate the distinctive culture and cuisine of each country. The ‘Discover Scotland’ fusion dishes include Haggis Paella, Irn Bru Sangria and Patatas Bravasheart. The new arrivals, developed by La Tasca Head chef, […]
Gaylord, one of London’s oldest Indian restaurants
Situated in the heart of Fitzrovia on Mortimer Street, Gaylord has launched a new menu with a selection of dishes that fuse tradition with a modern slant on Indian cuisine. It is a London institution that is part of the Kwality Group and is a family-run company spanning generations. A new Thali lunch has been added […]
Boisdale of Bishopsgate for the Tomahawk Steak
Boisdale of Bishopsgate have launched the Tomahawk Steak, bringing a taste of the wild Native America to London. Weighing in at 30oz, this mighty steak is definitely one to share and thanks to its rare appearance on any UK menu, it is definitely an experience to relish. So getting an invite to sample dinner at […]
Casa Malevo – a Real Argentinian Restaurant in London
Casa Malevo is only two minutes walk from Paddington, so when I was invited there for dinner on my way home by a good friend of mine, it was a no-brainer. Casa Malevo is a true Argentinian restaurant, serving food in the raw Argentinian style. This may be considered ‘home cooking’ by Argentinians, but is […]
La Maison du Chocolat London For Valentines Day
Never sure what to get for a Valentines present, I couldn’t help but stop by La Maison du Chocolat London having seen their Valentines Day chocolate display. The small corner shop is on Piccadilly, in central London, and presents itself with charm and understated style. Not suprising really as La Maison du Chocolat probably make the best […]
Blakes Hotel London Restaurant and Bar
My dear friend Fiona Maclean of lifestyle magazine London-Unattached asked me to join her on an invite from Lime & Tonic to preview the the Blakes Hotel London restaurant and bar as her guest. Blakes Hotel are planning a gourmet food 5 course tasting menu with matched wines, and as I am always intrigued by food and […]