Food and Drink
Shortlist revealed for Food & Drink Awards
Coventry & Warwickshire food and drink businesses are defying the current economic downturn and proving that value for money, quality, commitment to local produce, service and innovation counts in order to survive.
Covent Garden launches food auction
On Thursday 30th July, Covent Garden will showcase a live food auction in collaboration with guerrilla cooking collective Too Many Cooks. Chefs from top UK restaurants will prepare an array of the finest dishes from around the world – all with a starting bid of a mere 50p.
Classic British dishes get a modern makeover
Most of us love our national signature dishes – but with a little imagination they can be transformed into more contemporary versions that are arguably an improvement on the original.
Take a roll of the dice at Gilgamesh
Acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant Gilgamesh has been delighting diners for almost three years and to celebrate their birthday they would like to offer lucky diners the chance to win a signature birthday cocktail to toast their good health and ongoing success.
I carried a watermelon?
UK supermarket giant Tesco have teamed up with Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage to celebrate National Watermelon Day on Tuesday 4 August by offering lucky shoppers the chance to win holiday of a lifetime to North Carolina USA, plus tickets to see the hit West End production at London’s Aldwych Theatre.
Apple crumble tops national pudding poll
Apple crumble and custard has officially been voted Britain’s favourite dessert according to a new national perfect pudding poll released today. Second in the list was the summer favourite, strawberries and cream, closely followed by profiteroles with chocolate sauce, chocolate fudge cake & cream and lemon meringue pie with cream.
Patricia Field’s diet Coke bottle fuels Betty mania
Get ready girls – ‘Betty mania’ is set to hit our shores this summer as ‘diet Coke’ unveils its stunning collectible ‘diet Coke’ Betty Bottle, inspired by the hit TV show ‘Ugly Betty’.
A personal wine experience
This week sees the launch of a fresh and unique private sommelier service, Sarment. Bringing together some of the industry’s finest award-winning sommeliers from the world’s top restaurants, Sarment provides an impeccable wine experience to a select few offering an extraordinary new approach to buying and enjoying fine wine.
A passion for oysters in Cornwall
The Wright Brothers, the UK’s leading Oyster and seafood specialist has added a new string to the South Western arm of its growing oyster business.
Phil Vickery makes strawberry and almond trifle
Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help is here in the form of Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery.
What makes a hero? It’s all in the face
Square forehead, set back ears and a Roman nose – the makings of a hero is all in the face, according to a unique new study released today by Wood’s 100 Old Navy Rum. And, to test the theory, it has analysed the face of one of our best-known military leaders, Lord Nelson.
Covent Garden hosts The Big Lunch
A street party for the nation to share, The Big Lunch comes to Covent Garden Piazza, the original larder of London, this Sunday 19th July.
Top Edinburgh chef launches culinary blog
One of Edinburgh’s finest chefs, Michel Bouyer, has launched his very own culinary blog on The Bonham’s website. The new blog allows Michel to share his experiences of working in the Restaurant at The Bonham kitchen and also some of his delicious recipes.
Rethinking rum
As the nautical trend continues to dominate the media’s fashion pages, there’s renewed interest in navy rum – and one thing’s for sure, it’s not just for sailors.
It’s raining, forget the bikini diet and enjoy!
The dreamy chocolate brand hailed as the most indulgent and deliciously creamy chocolate has developed the ultimate chocolate bar, Galaxy Cookie Crumble. The new bar is set to be a massive hit among chocolate lovers everywhere. Prepare to lose yourself in creamy chocolate heaven.