Food and Drink
Saturday lunch at London’s oldest French restaurant
Mon Plaisir is London’s oldest French restaurant and has been a purveyor of the finest French cuisine for over half a century, a rare entity in London’s fast-changing restaurant scene.
Turkish wines receive critical acclaim
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office UK, together with Turkish Wine Platform, Wines of Turkey, hosted a group of world-renowned British TV wine critics, broadcasters and “Masters of Wine” (MW) in Turkey for the first time between 28 February – 5 March 2010.
Award-winning chef talks tripe
He is the up-and-coming chef who trained in classical French cuisine under Raymond Blanc – but Tim Bilton likes nothing more than a tempting plate of tripe.
The Granville at Barford to host comedy night
The Granville at Barford is to host a second comedy night following on from the success of its first comedy night held in January which was a complete sell-out. The award-winning dining pub has yet again managed to attract three headline acts to perform on Sunday 30 May at 8pm. The legendary Sol Berstein, James Cook and Marc Lucero are all extremely talented and normally only perform at major comedy clubs.
How to host a successful dinner party
In the wake of the successful Come Dine With Me television show, thousands of Brits are hosting their own dinner parties, complete with three course meals and fantastic guests.
Taste of London to dish up more delights in 2010
Taste of London, in partnership with British Airways, will return for a seventh year to London’s Regent’s Park from 17-20th June 2010.
Food and drink accident rate higher than construction
Construction is often seen as one of the most dangerous industries to work in. But official figures from the Health and Safety Executive show that people working in food and drink manufacturing are over one and a half times (1.6) more likely to be injured at work than construction workers.
Treat mum to a lazy weekend brunch
What better way to show your love and appreciation for your mother than with a classic, lazy weekend brunch. Browns Bar and Brasserie’s 13 sites are presenting guests with a brunch menu, on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th March, complete with a complimentary drink for just £11 to celebrate Mother’s Day.
New Michelin Guide France 2010
The Michelin guide France 2010, available from 4 March, features a selection of the best restaurants and hotels in France.
UK misled over 'freshness' of fresh veg?
As the Government reveals that more of us are achieving our 5-a-day, a new study from Birds Eye Field Fresh shows that the majority of the UK believes fresh vegetables to be fresher than they actually are and contain more nutrients than the reality.
The Rutland aims to become top Edinburgh venue
A successful restaurant manager has been taken on at The Rutland in Edinburgh to turn the award winning hotel, restaurant, bar and late lounge into the city’s venue of choice.
Is Soy Sauce the key to reducing salt?
Soy sauce could hold the key to reducing salt in your diet. Adding soy sauce to food could enable food manufacturers to halve the salt content in some cases, according to a new study.
Get sizzling – it’s Bacon Connoisseurs Week
Nothing beats the smell of sizzling bacon wafting through the house - and with Bacon Connoisseurs Week on its way (22nd – 28th March), there’s even more excuse to pop a few rashers under the grill.
Double celebration for Mango Lounge, Windsor
The Mango Lounge restaurant in Windsor, Berkshire has been attracting rave reviews for its style, flair and imagination, not only for the food served, but also the décor and service.
Chocolate treats for divine mothers
Divine mothers deserve Divine chocolate – the heavenly chocolate with a heart. For the perfect gift this Mother’s Day choose from a range of delicious beautifully wrapped Divine treats.