Eating Out

Kashmiri cuisine on the menu at Le Méridien Al Aqah

Le Méridien Al Aqah’s Indian restaurant, Swaad, will offer a selection of traditional Kashmiri dishes during December, while Taste Thai Restaurant will sizzle with a delicious variety of Sizzling Platters.

Le Méridien Al Aqah launches chic new Italian restaurant

Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort has this month launched Sapore, its latest dining outlet, a stylish Italian restaurant which was created at a cost of AED nine million to complement the resort’s existing restaurants.

Passion is high on the menu this winter at Häagen-Dazs Leicester Square

Luxury ice cream maker, Häagen-Dazs, is upping the ice cream stakes this winter with the launch of a new Limited Edition flavour – Mascarpone, Passion Fruit & Truffles – as well as the take-out Crepe Cone, available exclusively at the Leicester Square shop from 9th November.

New Turkish style restaurant opens in London

Tike Istanbul, Grill & Bar has recently opened on the ground and first floors of the Richard Rogers designed Lloyds Register building, adjacent to Fenchurch Street Station in London EC3. A proven favourite with the young professionals of Istanbul, it has already caught the attention of London’s discerning Turkish community.

Indian Zest in Sunbury to hold ‘Goan Food Fiesta’

Following the success of the Biryani Festival in September, Indian Zest restaurant in Sunbury will be hosting a Goan Food Festival from 18th to 28th November 2009.

How to avoid the bill-paying battle

Are you the sort of person who always trying to prevent World War III every time your friends go out for dinner? Doug orders a dessert as well as a main, Amy’s driving and won’t pay for booze and the waitress is getting impatient. Dividing the bill can make the night end on a sour note.

Barford pub to host special Christmas wine event

The Granville @ Barford, in conjunction with Dorje’s Wine Company, will be hosting a special Christmas wine-tasting evening on Wednesday 11 November from 7pm - 10pm.

The Globe Girls present a Christmas Cracker at Gilgamesh

The fabulous musical drag spectacular, The Globe Girls, are presenting a Christmas cracker of a performance at Gilgamesh for one night only on Monday 14th December.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the new Planet Hollywood in Haymarket

The world-famous Planet Hollywood has opened a new restaurant and bar on the Haymarket, giving Londoners the perfect venue to celebrate Thanksgiving in true US style.

Celebrate New Year at The Royal Horseguards

Get in early to celebrate New Year in style at The Royal Horseguards hotel in London. Eat the finest food and enjoy the most amazing view of the fireworks display from only £125 per person.

Taman Gang opens for lunch

This month Park Lane restaurant Taman Gang will open for lunch for the first time. Already a hugely popular dinner destination, this glamorous Pan-Asian restaurant should prove a huge hit with West End shoppers and workers alike for lunch.

Delve into divine desserts and smooth cocktails

Enjoy a piece of chocolate lover’s heaven at the restaurant at The Rutland during National Chocolate Week from 12 to 18 October. For one night only, head chef David Haetzman and his team will serve an extravagant taster menu consisting entirely of desserts on Wednesday, 14 October.