Food and Drink
Nottingham's The Curry Lounge to spice up January sales
Nottingham’s award-winning Indian restaurant The Curry Lounge has announced plans to beat the post-Christmas blues with its very own January sale.
Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance offers one third off new policies
New Sainsbury's Pet Insurance customers can take advantage of a new customer offer; one third off the cost of their policy. The policy, which provides cover for up to £7,500 per condition for veterinary treatments, is only available to new customers and must be bought online before 28th March 2011.
Auld Lang's at-mine - Low key New Year's Eve
It's not just Cinderella who will be at home as the clock strikes midnight on New...
Ethical shopping up despite economic downturn
Expenditure on green goods and services grew 18 per cent over the past two years despite the economic downturn, it was revealed today.
Big spenders opt for big night in this New Years Eve
The annual Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey has revealed that the biggest spenders are opting for a big night in this year. The survey showed that those who plan to go out for the evening expect to spend less than those who party at home - by £38 per person.
Why mums really do make the best Christmas lunch
“Just as good as mum makes” may be the ultimate kitchen compliment but new research out today proves that when it comes to Christmas lunch there really is no substitute for experience.
Champagne, Santa?
Over one in five festive Brits (22 per cent) will be leaving a tot of sherry out for Santa Claus, according to research by Ember, the national pub group and champions of real ale.
A New Year’s bash at Brasa
West London’s new high-end grill restaurant Brasa will be welcoming in 2011 by throwing London's hottest New Years Eve party and offering a treat of a feast, accompanied by music from one of London’s most legendary DJ’s and record producers, Andy Dean.
New Year diet success – is it all in the stars?
Around 14 million of us will start diets in the new year, but the average dieter will have already quit by the second weekend in February.
A Mexican fiesta in Soho for New Year’s Eve
El Camion Soho, the Mexican cantina and bar on Brewer Street, will be throwing a real Mexican fiesta this New Year’s Eve, with Mexican food, legendary cocktails from Dick Bradsell and DJ’s playing anything and everything, from rockabilly to rock & roll – with the party going on until 5am.
Banish January blues at Restaurant at The Rutland
Visit the multi-award winning Restaurant at The Rutland anytime in January and receive an exclusive 50% off main courses – the perfect antidote to the post-Christmas and New Year blues.
Mr Fruitness starts Phase 2 on a high
Mr Fruitness is winning another important challenge. The muscle-bound, health-conscious superhero is the brainchild of a European project funded by the Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli, the European Union and the Italian government to curb childhood obesity in Austria, Germany, the UK, Poland and Sweden, by promoting the consumption of fruit.
Accidental criminals
A study by Confused.com has discovered 14 per cent of people will drink-drive this Christmas - with nearly a quarter of those admitting they don't know how many units are in one drink and 22 per cent saying they don't feel tipsy so it's okay. 1 in 5 say they simply can't be bothered to walk home.
Drunk passengers ‘as dangerous as drunk drivers’
Thousands of UK drivers face the possibility of having an accident because of drunk passengers this Christmas, according to a study by online insurer swiftcover.com.
Wine lovers – Earn a profit from your favourite tipple
Wine enthusiasts can now earn a profit from their favourite tipple following the launch this week of a new vineyard leasing scheme which is the first of its kind in the UK.