Food and Drink
Peen’s Gastro Bar announces Christmas menu
Broadstairs’ renowned all-day dining venue Peen’s Gastro Bar has announced two- and three-course Christmas menus at £20 and £25 respectively, which will be served from 16th November to 24th December.
ORA brings authentic Thai cuisine to the West End
Launching on 25th November, new restaurant ORA lies tucked away from the chaos of Oxford Street and will bring authentic Thai cuisine to the West End.
Soho’s Floridita announces new head chef
Floridita, the 1930s-style restaurant in the heart of the West End, has announced a new head chef, Richard Sawyer, who will be taking the reins of the popular Latinamerican inspired supper club from December.
Culinary attack at Lincoln Christmas Market
The sound of sizzling bratwurst sausages, the festive aroma of warm mulled wine and the spectacle of brightly coloured sweet treats – a culinary attack on the senses will be on offer at this year’s Lincoln Christmas Market.
Not many happy returns for Brits
Christmas shoppers need to check returns policies and keep receipts when buying presents, as more than seven million Brits have experienced problems returning unwanted gifts, finds new research from consumer champion Which? Legal Service.
Wafflemeister arrives in Notting Hill
Wafflemeister will be opening their third store on 19th November 2010, bringing the best handmade Belgium waffles to Notting Hill at 137 Portobello Road, London W11 2DY.
Name that ale
Pub group Ember Inns is offering guests the chance to enter an exciting competition to name a unique, one-off ale that can never be replicated again.
Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance sees rising trend in handbag dogs
As demand for small pedigree dogs, made all the more popular by celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Kate Beckinsale, Alexandra Burke and Geri Halliwell, increases, Sainsbury's Pet Insurance warns of the importance of having adequate insurance for these pets to cover the cost of veterinary bills.
Tech-savvy Brits lose queueing cool within 11 minutes
The typical British adult can stand queuing for 10 minutes and 42 seconds before their patience starts to fray, according to research by the Payments Council.
A taste of ‘la dolce vita’ at BBC Good Food Shows
With the change of clocks marking the start of the British winter, now is the perfect time to indulge in a taste of ‘la dolce vita’ with some traditional Italian comfort food - and the great news is you don’t need to jet-off to the Mediterranean to satisfy your craving!
Bournemouth chocolatier on the crest of a wave
A leading chocolatier from Bournemouth is once again on the crest of a wave after being asked to host his hugely popular chocolate workshops on board a cruise ship.
13th National Curry Week 2010
This year marks the 13th running of National Curry Week in Britain and the 200th anniversary of Dean Mahomed opening the first Indian restaurant in Britain in London in London's West End.
A retro must-have for lovers of popcorn!
C. Cretors and Company, the leading designer and manufacturer of food processing and concession equipment for 125 years, has introduced the Cretors Anniversary Machine, a limited edition recreation of an antique popcorn popper that celebrates the company's recent 125th anniversary.
Food archaeologist celebrates National Sausage Week
Its National Sausage Week, so to celebrate food archaeologist Alan Coxon has dug up a recipe for skinless sausages.
Spanish food comes out tops
Spanish food came out tops winning every category in a recent survey looking at taste, health benefits and portion size across popular holiday destinations. Cava also knocked Champagne off the top spot as the nation's favourite celebratory tipple.