Food and Drink
Drink pretty this summer
Sabai Pomegranate, the light, exotic wine spritzer drink from Thailand, is the perfect accompaniment to the long, lazy summer evenings that lay ahead. Literally translated from its Thai origin to mean ‘Chill’, Sabai Pomegranate is a delicious blend of the popular super fruit with a premium quality Thai wine, creating a light, refreshing beverage; perfect for the discerning drinker this summer and a fantastic alternative to beer or cider.
A taste of the lakes in the heart of Knightsbridge
This September, during British Food Fortnight, diners at Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant will have the opportunity to experience the charm and cuisine of Michelin-starred Sharrow Bay hotel, in the heart of Knightsbridge. For one week only customers will forgo their green wellies, Barbour jackets and travel to the Lake District to enjoy Sharrow Bay’s acclaimed menus, as their chef’s move into the Harvey Nichols kitchens in the heart of London.
Afternoon tea tops menus as Leicester Square eatery comes of age
Enjoy the indulgent pleasure of one of England’s finest traditions uniquely combined with luxurious ice cream. Häagen-Dazs Leicester Square is launching its Afternoon Tea menu, providing a unique opportunity to savour a delicious array of patisseries and fruit scones with decadent ice cream. Choose from a tempting variety of teas or, for the ultimate Afternoon Tea accompaniment, a glass of chilled Champagne.
Game, set and match at Megaro
The new Megaro Bar, situated moments from St. Pancras station is offering complimentary strawberries and cream with any champagne or cocktail purchase. “Champagne and strawberries are a great British tradition at Wimbledon and what better way to kick start the Championships than great British strawberries & cream with an ice cold glass of Champagne, Pimms or your favourite cocktail” said General Manager, Francisco Ventura.
TV’s Ben Miller to host fund raising event at Fifteen Cornwall
Acclaimed actor and comedian Ben Miller will host a special fund-raising dinner and auction at Fifteen Cornwall as part of the White Stuff Surf Relief Festival. The restaurant’s Executive Chef Neil Haydock has devised a six-course tasting menu for the Friday 25 July event, where Ben Miller will compere an auction to benefit the charities Surf Relief UK and the Cornwall Foundation of Promise. Ben Miller stayed at Watergate Bay last summer while filming ITV’s Moving Wallpaper, the partner show to Echo Beach. He also stars in the BBC1 comedy series The Armstrong and Miller Show.
Taste the best of British meat at Leeds, London and Bath
If you are planning a visit to one of the Taste festivals taking place around the country in the next few weeks, make sure you look out for Broad Stripe Butchers (broadstripebutchers.co.uk). The UK’s favourite online butcher will be exhibiting at A Taste of Leeds (5-8June), A Taste of London (19-22 June) and A Taste of Bath (3-6 July). You will be able to sample the company’s delicious sausages (plain and herb varieties) plus gourmet mini burgers, and most importantly of all, cubes of Casterbridge fillet steak.
Portuguese white wine winners
The Independent Winegrowers’ Association of Portugal hosted a tasting of Portugal’s Top White Wines at the Portuguese Embassy in London. 61 white wines from 51 producers were selected for this event by a panel of wine-writers comprised of Charles Metcalfe, Sarah Jane Evans MW and Portuguese wine journalist, David Lopes Ramos.
Revive Juice Bars unveils search for the next Kate Moss
Revive, the popular chain of fresh juice and smoothie bars, today announced the launch of a new partnership with top model agency Storm. The brands have teamed up to find fresh faces and new talent across the UK, and will also be looking for models to star in the leading juice bar chain’s media campaigns next year. The competition will run for throughout 2008, with a number of dedicated scouting days and hopefuls can also enter online at Revivejuicebars.com.
A hidden treasure brings a glimpse of Morocco to W1
Nestled on an inconspicuous street corner equidistant to trendy Marylebone High Street and bustling Edgware Road, Occo Restaurant and Bar is a stunning venue that successfully transports the style, flavours and culture of native Morocco to London. Sam Ahmimed, the establishment’s proprietor, hails from the city of Tangier, a place renowned for it’s international connections and colourful past.
Divine wins Observer Ethical Business Award
Last week, Divine Chocolate, the leading Fairtrade brand co-owned by cocoa farmers, was named top ‘Ethical Business’ at the prestigious Observer Ethical Awards, presented in association with Ecover.
Sweet like chocolate
Chocolate lovers can now satisfy their sweet tooth and help protect the environment, thanks to The Chocolate Truffle Company and their new 48g Chocolate bar containing cocoa sourced from a Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM farm.
Food festival brings sunny Spain to London for the weekend
Tapas Fantasticas runs from 28-29 June, 12pm-6pm, and is a new free festival created by Wines from Rioja celebrating Spanish tapas, wine and lifestyle. The colourful event will be running over two fun filled days at Ely’s Yard, The Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1.
Healthy diet with your personal chef
The stressful city life can make it difficult to find the time and cook a well prepared dinner in the evenings. To support your healthy diet, All in Hand, the supplier of high-calibre chefs and waiting staff for private and corporate clients in the UK and abroad introduces the “personal chef” service.
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery cooks up a pudding storm
Everybody loves a good pud! From homemade apple pie to granny’s spotted dick or mum’s treacle tart, everyone’s a winner. But how often do you make home-made puds and do you really know where to start? Well don’t panic! Celebrity chef Phil Vickery is here to save the day.
Ready, veggie, go!
Giving up meat and becoming a vegetarian is a major lifestyle decision - more of us than ever before are taking the veggie pledge. In some cases people go even further and take the Vegan route cutting out fish and dairy products too.