Speciality Foods

7 spicy foods that have the X factor

It might be worth keeping a large glass of water nearby for this gastronomic tour of some of the globe’s spiciest foods, including spice-laden tom yum and taste-bud-searing vindaloo – sure to make your eyes water with one bite!

Alexander & James Presents Christmas with The Ivy

This Christmas, Alexander & James (A&J), the luxury online shopping platform for drinks connoisseurs and gift buyers, has partnered with one of London’s best loved restaurants, The Ivy.

Give the gift of chocolate this Christmas with Lily O’Brien’s

Whether you’re looking for festive stocking fillers, gifts for chocoholics or after dinner treats, Lily O’Brien’s has Christmas all wrapped up with its luxurious range of chocolate boxes, all brand new for Christmas 2014.

Authentic Spanish gifts for foodies

This festive season, take the hassle out of shopping with Iberica's Christmas Hampers. Priced at £30, £50, £100 or £500, they come brimming with quality products imported directly from Spain.

‘Tea Tails’ at Min Jiang: Chinese tea cocktails for the winter months

Following their success earlier this year, Min Jiang Bar is delighted to announce the return of Tea Tails, a selection of exquisite alcoholic tea cocktails served hot for the colder months.

Introducing the Chilli Connoisseur Menu at Hutong

Award-winning northern Chinese restaurant, Hutong, will be introducing a new chilli tasting menu this November, designed to demonstrate the diversity and versatility of chilli in Chinese cuisine.

A traditional French Gouter by Pierre Herme Paris

From October 2013, Pierre Herme Paris’ world-renowned treats will be available at Sofitel London St James’ The Balcon restaurant with traditional French Gouter, as the two French brands collaborate to bring the best of French culture to London.

Tapas Revolution

Young, talented Spanish chef, Omar Allibhoy, is creating a frenzy on the UK food scene. He is a man on a mission, determined to make Spanish food as popular in the UK as Italian. His mantra is ‘TAPAS not PASTA’!

Hutong at The Shard

Hutong has opened on Level 33 of The Shard. The 130-cover restaurant was created by David Yeo, founder of Aqua Restaurant Group, and serves contemporary Northern Chinese cuisine.

The Chesterfield Mayfair’s Chocolate Factory

This month, The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, will be deliciously launching a new afternoon tea inspired by Roald Dahl’s much loved book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which opens as a new stage musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in June.

Lobster catching and cooking in New England

Travel on a Maine lobster boat to watch "lobstering" up close - it's a trip you can take too! Learn all about the northern or Maine lobster, Homarus americanus - a species of lobster which can be found at restaurants all along the New England coast - from rustic lobster shacks to some of the region's finest restaurants.