Food and Drink
Celebrating English wines
English Wine Week 2009 (Saturday 23rd – Sunday 31st May) was officially launched on St George’s Day at the English Wine Producers Annual Trade & Press Tasting. This countrywide campaign to promote English wines and vineyards is organised by English Wine Producers (EWP) and supported by the United Kingdom Vineyards Association.
tibits celebrates National Vegetarian Week
This National Vegetarian Week, 18th – 24th May, London restaurant ‘tibits’ is the place to get your five-a-day, and you’ll be in good company - international singing sensation Leona Lewis, model Lisa Snowdon, comedian Dave Spikey, actress Gina McKee and TV presenter Alex Kramer have all had their five-a-day at tibits.
National Doughnut Week returns
It’s time for a treat! National Doughnut Week returns from Saturday 9th – Saturday 16th May and it’s time to buy someone special a delicious, mouth-watering doughnut and, at the same time, raise money for a very worthy cause.
Curry company in ‘cool’ new deal with Tesco
South Wales ready-meal producer, The Authentic Curry Company, is ‘hotting up’ freezer cabinets in Tesco stores across Wales.
Brits expect encore and more from dinner dates
Cash-conscious diners aren’t quite singing for their suppers, but they are demanding opera with their hors d’oeuvres and divas serving dessert. Bel Canto Restaurant has seen a surge in customers for their famous opera dinners, where future stars of the opera world serve the food and also sing popular arias from Verdi, Puccini and Mozart.
Fifteen Cornwall to celebrate third birthday
This summer, Fifteen Cornwall reaches its third birthday and to help the restaurant celebrate, world-class celebrity chef, Michael Caines will be joining the Fifteen Cornwall kitchen team. With two Michelin stars to his name at Gidleigh Park, Michael will help create a sublime menu for one night only on Wednesday 20th May.
Café Fish opens its doors in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s latest restaurant, Café Fish, is set to open its doors today. Located on The Shore, Edinburgh’s well-known foodie quarter, Café Fish will be serving only the very best of local and Scottish produce in a relaxed atmosphere and at an excellent price.
The sweet taste of success
Chapters Hotel and Restaurant, in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, has been enjoying the sweet taste of success, thanks to their Head Chef Sean Wilkinson.
Get a taste for Birmingham
Take a large helping of restaurants, a generous serving of local producers and add a huge dollop of entertainment – you’ve got the perfect ingredients for Taste of Birmingham 2009! Tickets are on sale now for the four day outdoor food and drink festival in which July.
Alara Wholefoods win Camden Eco Award
Alara Wholefoods have just won the Outstanding Achievement Award 2009 for Environmental Excellence in Camden.
Bombay Sapphire Dusk to launch in London
Bombay Sapphire, the iconic gin, will launch Bombay Sapphire Dusk on 21 May at Somerset House, London, setting the stage for a summer filled with cultural discovery.
Discover the delights of Scotland’s larder
Scotland’s biggest food and drink event is poised to return to Glasgow’s George Square with a jam packed menu of events to keep food-lovers entertained for the whole weekend. Scotland’s top chefs and the Celtic and Rangers coaches are just some of the attractions in this year’s lively annual show.
Cooking for the perfect night in
The time-honoured tradition of having a big night in - which many of us feared was being lost - is high on people's agendas again. It seems we all want to gather our family and friends and get them over to ours for a night in of delicious dinner, but just don't think we can.
Covent Garden welcomes return of real food
Following the huge success of 2007 and 2008, Covent Garden is excited to announce the return of the West End’s only real food market, where Londoners and visitors can enjoy a delicious, gourmet bite to eat on the Piazza and buy fresh produce to prepare at home.
Easter fun for adults
Poured into an edible chocolate shot glass, top mixologists from Ghost Inc cocktail bars have designed a shot that looks and tastes like an Easter favourite, the Cadbury’s Creme Egg.