Food and Drink
New growth and jobs for local butcher
One of Cornwall’s leading wholesale butchers says he’s seen a significant increase in business and the creation of new jobs since the opening of a new abattoir supported by South West insurer Cornish Mutual.
Hot tunes are the secret to a happy summer
New research released by Brasilian cane spirit Sagatiba has revealed how credit crunch Brits will be lifting their spirits this summer. The survey, which polled over 1,400 people, reveals that great weather and topping up the tan were less important than listening to uplifting music with mates, with only 20% of those surveyed stating that sunshine was key to a great summer.
Tapas Fantasticas returns to London
Tapas Fantasticas, 27-28 June, 11.30am-5.30pm, a free festival created by Wines from Rioja, is returning following the huge success of last year. Celebrating Spanish tapas and Rioja wine, this colourful event will be running over two fun-filled days in Brick Lane Yard, London E1 6QN.
Are food labels telling us porkies?
Do you always check where the meat you buy comes from? As a nation we are more aware than ever of the need to know where your food has come from – both to support our local farmers and to ensure that the meat we feed our families has been raised to the proper animal welfare standards. But can we always assume that meat labelled as ‘British’ is both reared and produced in the UK?
Seasonal Spanish food ideas
The Picota cherry has been produced for generations by family run Picota farms in the Jerte Valley, in Extremadura of western Spain. It is protected by Denomination of Origin status. The unique stalkless Picota is widely available in the UK during its short season from the middle of June to the end of July.
Get a flavour of Wales at Taste of London
Food lovers will get a flavour of Welsh cuisine next week at the Taste of London restaurant festival (June 18-21). Held in Regent’s Park, the four-day event brings together some of the world’s best chefs and top London restaurants in what is billed as ‘the world’s greatest restaurant festival’.
A day in the life of the flying chef
Chef’s have many tools at their fingertips as they go about the daily grind – but very few boast a Honda ST 1100 Pan European motor-cycle up there with the ballers, corers and zesters. But not so Paulo Barone, executive chef of the Locale group of modern Italian restaurants which opens its sixth outlet in Balham, south-west London, this month.
Chocolate master joins the Squires Kitchen team
Mark Tilling, the UK Chocolate Master 2006–2009, has joined Squires Kitchen as master chocolatier and tutor. Mark will be creating amazing chocolates in Squires Kitchen’s brand new, specially designed chocolate studio and will be involved in product development and the design of SK’s innovative chocolate products.
Wagamama gets fresh for summer
Wagamama has announced its new summer menu, packed with exotic ingredients, mouth-watering dressings and wagamama goodness, the new range of pan-asian inspired salads are sure to tickle your taste buds.
Enjoy summer in the pink
With this month seeing the start of the BBQ season, summer food lovers will be turning to rosé wines, and there is no better choice than enjoying a wine made for outside drinking - Rosé d’Anjou.
Planet Hollywood lands on Haymarket
The world-famous Planet Hollywood has opened a new £5 million restaurant and bar on the Haymarket, London SW1. The new restaurant and bar will have a modern contemporary design, masterminded by Jonathan Manser of The Manser Practise whose past work includes Sketch, the newly revamped Waldorf Hotel and the W Hotel Group.
The delicious aromas of Italian cuisine
For Italians food lies at the very centre of their culture, from the beaches in the south to the mountains of the north tens of millions of families make the time to eat together every day.
Ross Kemp to host Great British Menu banquet
Ross Kemp will host the banquet for this year's finale of Great British Menu. The special one-hour documentary, on BBC Two on Tuesday 16 June at 8.00pm, follows the remaining four chefs, after eight weeks of intense national and regional rounds, as they cook and serve their winning dishes to the troops returning from Afghanistan.
A Champagne guide to summer
Want to celebrate outdoors in style? Here’s a guide to matching the best style of bubbly to special summer events, from tennis to opera to music festivals.
UK’s favourite restaurants awarded
Ten top UK restaurants have today beaten off strong competition from rival establishments to become regional winners of The Good Food Guide readers’ favourite restaurant.