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Each day is Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day might be a week away, but why wait until then for an amorous dinner? The Good Food Guide names ten of the UK's most romantic restaurants on any day of the year.

We might be proud to be British but the fact is, we’d still rather be Italian. Of all our European cousins’ lifestyles, it’s La Dolce Vita we envy the most, citing the glorious Italian weather, people-friendly work-life balance, peerless sense of style and mouth-watering cuisine as the reasons why. While Italy is famed for its rich traditions of art, theatre, cinema, literature and music, it’s perhaps for its food that people know it best.

Wine and dine your loved one this Valentines

The scented candles are lit, the love songs are playing and your lover’s favourite supper is prepared - but what about the wine? Brown Brothers, the Australian winery that passionately creates an award-winning array of inspirational styles to match the most romantic of dinners, can offer a helping hand that’s guaranteed to add a special touch to your night.

Make sure its a flipping marvellous pancake day

Pancake Day (24 February) is fast approaching. You’ve got the pancakes, the lemon and the sugar. But what could really make your Pancake Day extra special? The way you serve it of course.

The food of love

Fulfil your heart’s desires and treat your loved one to exquisite gourmet food on Valentine’s Day. Forget going out and instead enjoy a little luxury in the comfort and privacy of your own home this February 14th. Cooking is the way to go to show your loved one that you really care and only a small amount of skill is necessary to cook a delicious, memorable meal for two.

Valentine's Day breakfast in bed for 'cereal' romantics

Mymuesli has launched a limited edition Valentine's Day 'Love Crunch' for ‘cereal’ romantics wanting to tantalise their lover's taste buds between the sheets this Valentine's Day.

Whatley Manor chef wins second Michelin Star

In the 2009 Michelin Star awards Martin Burge, Head Chef at Whatley Manor has won his 2nd Michelin Star. Burge, aged 37, achieved his first star in January 2005, 18 months after the exclusive 23 bedroomed hotel opened in July 2003, in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside.

Beaulieu restaurant celebrates first Michelin Star

The Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu has gone all starry eyed as it has just announced that it has gained a Michelin star, for its fantastic oak panelled dining room, The Terrace.

London Restaurant Week expands to Birmingham and Manchester

Online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com has announced its popular Restaurant Week will take place not only in London but also in Manchester and Birmingham this year with bookings for the three cities starting on 2 March.

Welcome to Barny’s Place

Barny’s Place has marked its arrival in The City of London. Barny’s is a quick service restaurant concept, serving healthy but hearty hot food using the latest fast food technology from America, but replacing frozen, fried and processed ingredients with fresh natural ingredients. This unique project promises to change the popular notion that fast food and the machinery used to produce it has to result in greasy and unsavoury cuisine that is bad for you.

East London brasserie launches stunning take-away menu

Le Bouchon Breton, East London's best loved super brasserie, situated in the heart of bustling Old Spitalfields Market launches a stunning new “Emporter” take away menu following the “Bouchon” tradition of superb, honest Gallic food, now available to eat where you like.

Rosé isn’t a cliché on Valentine’s Day

It’s time to make a change – put down the roses, step away from the chocolates and forget the stuffed toys forever. This year, put the sparkle back into your Valentine’s Day with original, inspiring and sophisticated sparkling rosé. As Bordeaux’s finest sparkling rosé, Reserve de Sours will turn an evening of lacklustre romantic tradition into a special night that will excite your senses.

Warm yourself with a mug of Spiced Chai Latte

For all those seeking a little warmth and comfort from the January freeze - take a moment to wrap your fingers round a warm mug and inhale the intoxicating aroma of Spiced Chai, from Drink Me Chai, a luxurious warm blend of sweetened tea, milk and exotic spices.

Glasgow restaurant invites you to think global & eat local

At Stravaigin it’s about the food, the service and the people. And the company ethos is simply - think global and eat local. Their culinary approach is to take incredible fresh ingredients from Scotland’s stunning larder and cook them with a global twist.

Get set for 2009 with a pretox drink

Whether your New Year’s resolution is to hit the gym running, secure that promotion you want, or stop watching cheesy TV, get out and socialise more its time to ‘get set’ with Alibi - the world’s first Pretox drink!