Food and Drink

Southbank gets a taste of Malaysia this spring
Enjoy a taste of Malaysia this spring at the second annual Malaysia Kitchen Spring Market taking place this bank holiday weekend on the 2nd and 3rd May in London.

Experience real coastal culinary as St Ives Food and Drink Festival returns with a splash
Now in its sixth year, the hotly anticipated St Ives Food and Drink Festival, sponsored by Carbis Bay Holidays and Tregenna Castle Resort, is returning with an even better programme.

Ideal snacks for each wine colour
Wine makers have created a new guide to help people choose the perfect drink to have with their favourite snacks, including pizza, Scotch eggs – and even salt and vinegar crisps.
Tea-obsessed Brits drink nearly 900 cuppas each every year
Living up to the stereotype of being obsessed with a cuppa, the average Brit enjoys 884 cups of tea each year – enough per person to fill more than two bathtubs with tea- according to a new survey commissioned by older people’s charity Contact the Elderly.

Healthy eating: It’s in the can! Celebrating Canned Food Week 2015
Eating healthily is one thing many of us aspire to do, whether it’s by following a diet, cutting out excess sugar or trying to eat a little less. However lots of us struggle to know where to start.

Parts & Labour now open in Whitechapel
London’s East End welcomes a new resident for 2015, Parts & Labour, the restaurant located within the cool and contemporary Qbic London City Hotel.

British Pie Week with the Pierateers
Pie aficionados rejoice! British Pie Week is almost upon us. From 2nd – 8th March pubs and restaurants across the country will be looking to up their pie game and serve some of the best recipes and flavour combinations to ever be encased in pastry to their customers.

Chinese New Year: Over one in 10 Brits eat Chinese food at least once a week
As the start of a new Chinese New Year begins, it seems a gastronomic celebration is in order as Chinese reigns as the nation’s favourite World cuisine in both Britain’s homes and ethnic restaurants.

Introducing The Woodstock Kushiyaki Bar
The Woodstock Kushiyaki Bar is due to open its doors in early March 2015, bringing the first authentic Japanese Izakaya to the capital. Located adjacent to Oxford Street, the bar will serve an extensive Japanese led drinks menu and freshly grilled Kushiyaki skewers, in a relaxed environment.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa launches new afternoon tea menu
‘Taking tea’ has been a timeless tradition in Bath since the mid 18th century when it was very much in vogue for the aristocrats and socialites of the Georgian Era to indulge in afternoon tea.

Brits are shunning the simple cheese sarnie
A Great British classic, the traditional cheese sandwich, is in decline according to a survey of 2,000 adults by British cheese brand, Anchor Cheddar.

Gluten free masterclass series at Cantina del Ponte
This Spring Cantina del Ponte, a traditional Italian trattoria located by the River Thames will be hosting a series of gluten free masterclasses launching on 21st February.

New season, new menu, new look at Cucina Asellina
Celebrated Italian restaurant and bar, Cucina Asellina begins the season with a new menu and a new look. The menu consists of regional Italian dishes (all priced under £10) in a warmer, stylish and more relaxed setting.

Monty's Deli to launch pop-up at Old Bengal Bar
This February, Maltby Street Market’s favourite local, Monty’s Deli, will be moving north of the river for a month-long residency at Old Bengal Bar, serving an exclusive selection of homemade pastrami, salt beef and new brunch-style dishes.

Take part in Tryanuary to support local breweries, beers, bars and bottle shops
Tryanuary is a new initiative encouraging the nation to try new beers and support independent pubs, breweries and shops during the month of January.