Food and Drink
Cointreau is a style stopper
Cointreau, one of the most iconic of all white spirits, has teamed up with French designer Catherine Malandrino, to create a stunning new bottle design.
Christmas tips and treats in the Cotswolds
Christmas is coming to Farncombe Estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds, from Sunday 22 November. This privately owned 300-acre estate will be hosting a Christmas Art and Craft Fair exhibiting work by course programme tutors as well as other local craftspeople.
New invention aims to combat drink spiking crimes
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.
Barford pub to host special Christmas wine event
The Granville @ Barford, in conjunction with Dorje’s Wine Company, will be hosting a special Christmas wine-tasting evening on Wednesday 11 November from 7pm - 10pm.
The ‘steaks’ are high at M&S
Steaks sales are at an all time high and are defying the trend for economising during the credit crunch. Sales of M&S steaks have soared. M&S rump and sirloin steak are both 40% up on last year, while the retailer’s fillet steak is a mega 70% up on last year.
The Globe Girls present a Christmas Cracker at Gilgamesh
The fabulous musical drag spectacular, The Globe Girls, are presenting a Christmas cracker of a performance at Gilgamesh for one night only on Monday 14th December.
Latest research uncovers a nation of Del Boys
Millions of Brits are using the French language in everyday conversation to appear more sophisticated - like the legendary Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses. The trend emerged in a study by Three Barrels, the plain English speaking brandy, who are running a campaign to demystify the world of brandy.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the new Planet Hollywood in Haymarket
The world-famous Planet Hollywood has opened a new restaurant and bar on the Haymarket, giving Londoners the perfect venue to celebrate Thanksgiving in true US style.
Celebrate New Year at The Royal Horseguards
Get in early to celebrate New Year in style at The Royal Horseguards hotel in London. Eat the finest food and enjoy the most amazing view of the fireworks display from only £125 per person.
A drink to feel good about
From a cocktail served in a musical jewellery box, to one with a male and female version and another which must be served on a blue leather coaster with a pure silver stirrer. A collection of brand new, never-before-sampled cocktails has been unveiled, courtesy of some of London’s most historic hotels.
Head out (to your kitchen) for a curry
Why is it we always feel that we have to go out to get a delicious, authentic-tasting curry? Whether it’s the neighbourhood Indian restaurant that knows your favourite dish by memory or the local curry house that you have on speed dial, there’s something that keeps you from trying to prepare the food yourself.
Price comparing - A British obsession
Price comparing has become an obsession with British parents looking to get through the crunch, with a study by Dalepak showing a radical change in the way that families are shopping to counteract ever shrinking budgets.
Mount Gay brings the ‘X factor’ to Rum Fest
London will shortly be playing host to Rumfest, the world’s biggest rum tasting festival, celebrating the most popular tipple in town.
Quick and easy avocado recipes for the whole family to enjoy
Many Brits avoid avocados because they wrongly believe them to be a bad ‘fatty’ food. But it’s time to dispel those myths - because in reality they contain ‘healthy’ monounsaturated fats that actually help to lower cholesterol levels.
Holidaymakers advised “don’t bring it back”
When we’re in an exotic location, it can be fun to scour interesting markets and unusual shops for unique gourmet items that could transform your dinner at home, or make a fantastic and unusual gift for a friend.