Eating Out
Food fans head for Ireland
When British travellers look overseas for a culinary experience, the first port of call would usually be across the channel to France. However, more and more food fans are finding that the journey across the Irish Sea leaves their stomach just as satisfied.
Catch the love boat this Valentine's
City Cruises will be creating ripples of romance on the River Thames this Valentine's, with its romantic lunch and dinner cruises on the 13th and 14th of February 2010.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park introduces Daniel Boulud cuisine
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London will introduce the award-winning cuisine of Lyon-born chef Daniel Boulud to the UK when Bar Boulud opens in the hotel in Spring 2010. Designed as a French inspired bistro and wine bar, Bar Boulud, London will follow the successful format of Bar Boulud in New York which has achieved significant acclaim.
The Ebury hoops into 2010
The Ebury is getting set to get fit for the New Year by holding a series of fun Hula Hooping classes throughout January 2010. This latest group exercise craze to hit London is as old school as they get, and the Chelsea brasserie is offering taster sessions for those who want to get back into shape after the festive season.
Entrepreneurs predict dining out boom for West Midlands
Discount dining businessmen Geoff Abbott and Trevor Land are predicting a boom time for restaurants throughout the West Midlands in 2010.
Jump onboard for Valentine's Day romance
Couples planning a special day on the 14th February 2010 should jump onboard the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola for a romantic celebration.
It's a New Year night in for UK
The UK is set to shun bars and clubs this New Year's Eve with almost two thirds of the population (71 per cent) preferring to see the new year in at home, reveals the fifth Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey.
Start your January detox at Eight Moorgate
Rooftop private members club, Eight Moorgate in London, is introducing a Detox Menu to its restaurant’s lunch time offering during January 2010, to help members stick firmly to their New Year’s resolutions.
Fashionable favourites
As we count down the final days of the decade known as the ‘noughties', new research by smile, the internet bank from The Co-operative Bank reveals how our tastes have changed over the past ten years.
Cash machine withdrawals could reach record amounts
Sainsbury's Finance estimates that £10.6 billion will be withdrawn from ATMs this December. This equates to around £341 million a day, £14.2 million an hour or £237,100 a minute.
New Year glitz and glamour at JuJu
New Year at JuJu’s is set to be a glamorous affair with a spectacular gold and black themed party. Juju continues to define luxury drinking on the King’s Road and this New Year’s JuJu aims to spoil all its guests. Genuine 24 carat gold dusted canapés and drinks, gold leafed cocktails, and a black and gold dress code will make this a truly indulgent New Year’s not to forget.
Christmas party calamities could cost businesses £216m
With the workplace Christmas party season in full swing, UK businesses could be losing over £216 million in ‘sick days', according to new figures.
Don’t be a victim of card fraud this Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, many people will be out and about using their credit and debit cards in stores, restaurants or cash machines. But fraudsters are also likely to be active at this time of year.
Christmas Day lunch at The Ebury
This year, the Sloane Square brasserie The Ebury will be serving lunch on Christmas Day. While the rest of the country are going mad cooking all day long, this welcoming restaurant is encouraging Londoners to have the pressure taken out of the most special day of the year by allowing others to cook.
Fiat Marylebone sponsors restaurant’s golden anniversary
Fiat Marylebone, Fiat UK’s flagship dealer, has been helping one of London’s best-known restaurants celebrate its golden anniversary.