Food and Drink

Children eat for free at Browns Bar and Brasserie this summer
Wondering where to take children this summer for a spot of R&R? Whether dining with the whole family or wanting to meet with friends, take your little angels along to Browns Bar and Brasserie for lunch where children can eat for free*.

Summer food fiestas at Indian Zing
Indian Zing, known for serving some of the most creative Indian food in London, is continuing its annual tradition of hosting special food festivals at the restaurant, highlighting unusual or special aspects of the Sub-Continent’s cuisine.
Restaurant vouchers serve up record consumer savings
Restaurant diners are saving £3 million every day as increasing numbers of Brits get a taste for discount dining, according to Moneysupermarket Vouchers.

Forget the World Cup, we’re going on a picnic!
According to a survey commissioned by organisers of Spirit of Summer Fair in association with House & Garden, picnicking is now the number one choice of summertime pursuits, whereas the forthcoming World Cup provides a wonderful opportunity to get a bit of peace and quiet!

A Taste of Spain returns to Regent Street
After a long cold winter, those itching for ‘A Taste of Spain’ should head to Regent Street on Sunday 6 June 2010 when central London will host this year’s Spanish festival.

One French institution, three French eateries
Located just off Charterhouse Square, Le Café Du Marché brings a flavour of France to the historical streets of Clerkenwell. Established in 1986, and housed under one roof, lies three restaurants of the same proprietor but each with a unique flair and ambience.

Traditional Chinese cooking arrives in East London
The Drunken Monkey Head Chef Wai Lan (Cid) started at the East London dim sum eatery and bar when it opened in 2002. He came directly from Hong Kong, where he had been working at some of the notable Tea Houses around Central.

Rose Petal Martinis for the Chelsea Flower Show
The Ebury will be getting into the spring feeling this May with the arrival of the Chelsea Flower Show. Between the 25th- 29th May, London will be in full bloom and the chic brasserie will be launching its very own Rose Petal Martini especially for this momentous week to celebrate the world’s most famous flower show.
Brits winds down at 8.44pm
8.44pm is the time when most people finally feel able to switch off and enjoy a quality moment after a hectic day of work, chores and childcare, it was revealed last week by Three Barrels brandy.

Is it time your cuppa went green?
As yet more evidence was published last month to support its use as an aid to weight loss, isn't it time your cuppa went green?

Steam cooking the capsule way
Parents are increasingly recognising the importance of offering their child a balanced, nutritious diet in order to promote healthy growth and development.

Sausage festival fires up the BBQ season
Derbyshire farm shop Croots will be staging a sausage festival on May 8th to fire up the BBQ season.

Thai in Trafalgar Square
Patara fine Thai cuisine will be one of a number of Thai restaurants featuring in a celebration of all things Thai in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 5 June between 12 and 8pm.

Chocolate Unwrapped at The Real Food Festival
If you love chocolate then The Real Food Festival 2010 at Earl’s Court is the place to be this weekend where Chocolate Unwrapped will have a dedicated area filled with the very best chocolate companies.

Follow the revolution with Finca Las Moras
It’s the month of mayhem in Argentina as the country turns out in force to celebrate its independence from Spanish rule, marking the bicentenary of the 1810 May Revolution.