I was invited to an Italian wine tasting and food matching by Enotria World wine at Assaggetti in Haymarket, London. Assaggetti is on the corner of Haymarket and although there were hordes of tourists milling around outside looking for theatre tickets, once inside, I was greeted by welcoming staff into a quiet and calm environment. […]
Tuttons Covent Garden
London is a bustling city, with the centre a cultural circus from theatre to street art, ballet to buskers, so when I was asked to do a review of Tuttons in Covent Garden I was excited and praying that the rainy weather would end. As it was, the sun came out, umbrellas and overcoats disappeared […]
Taking Tea at the Intercontinental Hotel Park Lane
I was invited to try an Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane, London and as someone who drinks mugs of coffee on the go between wine tastings, I accepted with some trepidation. On arrival, I was shown through the spacious lobby to the open and airy Wellington Lounge tea salon. There were a […]
Poncho Chilli Sauces – Really Hot Stuff
I was invited to a barbeque to try the latest Poncho No8 chilli sauces which are to be sold through Harvey Nichols. The barbeque was held on the roof of their PR company, and gave us a good view across London. Fortune smiled on us that evening and the rain held off, allowing the barbeque […]
Dinner at The Tower, St Katherines Way
I was invited to dine at the Tower Hotel Brasserie along with a good friend of mine. Now the Tower Hotel is literally on the edge of the Thames next to Tower Bridge so the view there is always good. On the day of the review the sun was shining, Andy Murray still had a hope […]