Food and Drink
Whitmuir to open state of the art green restaurant
Whitmuir the Organic Place, near West Linton in the Scottish Borders, has opened a state of the art organic restaurant, farm shop and gallery.
The Mitre - Holland Park’s first ‘neighbourhood pub-brasserie’
The Mitre on Holland Park Avenue is to re-open having undergone a dramatic conceptual and interior refurbishment to create a new stylish ‘Neighbourhood Pub-brasserie’ that places friendly, personal service firmly on the menu.
Head online for expert advice on your Christmas wine
An on-line wine retailer which offers customers restaurant quality wine to be enjoyed at home, has linked up with one of the industry’s best know celebrity TV wine experts, Oz Clarke.
It’s good to talk turkey
If you’re going out for a Christmas meal this year, don’t be afraid to ask where your meat comes from, says The Good Food Guide. The Good Food Guide champions local produce and is disappointed that, under current EU rules, it isn’t necessary to give the country of origin for all meat and poultry.
Alternative festive treats for chocoholics
It’s that festive time of year again and you won’t be able to turn your head without seeing those traditional sweet treats such as Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and of course mince pies.
Revolutionary iPhone app delivers best of London culture
As part of The Smirnoff Co.’s ongoing commitment to support original experiences, it has announced a collaboration with Time Out, to launch the Smirnoff & Time Out iPhone app on 14th December 2009*. The app features up-to-the-minute Time Out content on one-of-a-kind events and experiences in London, including the best nightlife, culture and eating out as picked by Time Out’s expert team of editors.
Seaweed cooking to take culinary world by storm
A new and very different cookery book written by a relatively unknown Irish writer is hitting the shelves. ‘Prannie Rhatigan’s Irish Seaweed Kitchen’ is a comprehensive guide to healthy everyday cooking with seaweeds.
Recipes to brighten up your boxing day
If you are unable to face the idea of another heavy meal on Boxing Day, why not take the lighter option and brighten up your Christmas leftovers with some Heinz Salad Cream?
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
Cooking at home with ‘I’m A Celebrity’ winner Gino D’Acampo
Gino D'Acampo, this year’s ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’ winner, loves nothing more than bringing his love of Italian food to life.
Italian recipe ideas from the ‘King of the Jungle’
‘King of the Jungle’ Gino D'Acampo is one of the most charismatic and respected chefs in Britain today. Passionate and enthusiastic, he is hugely popular and loves nothing more than bringing his love of Italian food to life.
Zebrano bars offer safe atmosphere for female drinkers in London
Drink spiking is a problem that we are all aware of and more people have been affected by it than one would think. With 600 cases of drink spiking reported a year this is only the tip of the iceberg as a staggering 84% fail to report the crime.
What men really want
New research for HP Sauce reveals what the nation’s men really think about their relationships and just what guys aren’t happy about when it comes to their girls.
British women gearing up for a bumper party season
New research released today reveals that British women are gearing up for a bumper Christmas party season, with plans to throw some 42 million festive get-togethers for friends and family. Of these, 91% of women plan to host 15 people, with the braver among us (9%) inviting between 15 and 30 people.
Asda set to win 2010 World Cup with exclusive FIFA deal
Asda's parent company Walmart has signed a global deal with FIFA to operate official 2010 FIFA World Cup event stores in outlets across the world.