Food and Drink
Burns Night Supper – Food, drink & poetry
On Friday January 25th Chef & Brewer will be celebrating the life and work of Scottish poet Robbie Burns with a ritual of traditional food drink and poetry. Highlights of this special five course supper include Chicken Livers with a creamy Whisky sauce, Haggis, Neeps & Tatties, Wild Scottish Venison Steak with Rumbeldethumps and Chocolate & Whisky Tart.
A romantic twist on cheese
Cheese is a natural aphrodisiac*, so what better way to get in the mood with your loved one this Valentine’s Day than by trying ‘Tickler with…Love’, exclusive to Morrisons.
Enjoy the best of Scottish at Prism Restaurant & Bar
Prism Restaurant and Bar, in the heart of the City of London, will be celebrating the best of Scottish produce and entertainment this January with a selection of celebratory events taking place in the run up to Burn’s Night on Friday 25 January.
Add some California sunshine to your lunchtime
Pure California eateries are offering a taste of sunshine on these dull winter days and a great New Year’s solution to anyone wanting to feel fit, healthy and trim but still keen to enjoy a variety of great-tasting grub.
Ladies luncheon at Artisan
This January, the Westbury Hotel is proud to offer their new ladies lunch menu (available for all but tailored particularly to ladies who lunch) and what better way to recuperate from the madness of the January sales that in the calm surroundings of Artisan, The Westbury's elegant restaurant, situated on Bond Street.
Boost Juice Bars burst into Essex
Australia’s fastest growing smoothie and juice bar chain, Boost Juice Bars, is set to open its 6th UK store this Saturday 8 December, at Lakeside Shopping Centre – following the successful launch of the brand in April.
Fancy Nancy - Grand Finales for every occasion
Couture cake designer and maker Juliet Sear has left Little Venice Cake Company in order to set up her own venture. Fancy Nancy creates individually designed cakes of the highest quality and is the next big thing in the couture cake world.
New restaurant brings a touch of finesse to traditional Polish cooking
The Knaypa Restaurant, an idea conceived by owner Monika Milcarz, is suitably located in Hammersmith, London, home to the UK’s largest Polish community. The restaurant is a result of Monika’s penchant for the London restaurant scene and her pang for good quality home cooked Polish food.
Too cold for a smoothie? Try a Hottie at Boost Juice Bars this winter
Boost your day with some hot stuff! Boost Juice Bars, the Australian juice and smoothie phenomenon is introducing Hotties to the UK this winter; a delicious range of low fat, nutritious hot drinks to warm you up from head to toe!
Indulge in Chocolate cocktails this Valentines
Looking for something new and innovative to give your lover of all things chocolate this Valentines Day? Then Giles & Posner’s new Chocolate Cocktail Drinks Maker is this year’s must have accessory and perfect romantic gift for you. Giles & Posner have used their expertise in chocolate to create the UK’s first Chocolate Cocktail Drinks Maker, allowing you to discover your own special drinks and satisfy the inner chocoholic in you.
Banish burns on Pancake Day
Pancake Day is a great opportunity to have family fun flipping pancakes and creative time making fillings and toppings. But take care to avoid hazards such as burned fingers from touching the pan and burns to the hands and forearms from poorly flipped pancakes.
Valentine's Day - Oysters are the food of love
For the ultimate seduction package for Valentine’s Day, Matthew Harris, head chef of Bibendum, shares his secrets of opening and preparing oysters – and there’s something truly sexy about a man who can competently open a dozen oysters. If you’re not up to the challenge at home, consider Bibendum’s Oyster Bar as a truly romantic venue for the 14th February.
Flippin’ marvellous pancakes
The 5th February is the ultimate freedom pass for all kids to pancake heaven and is the only time when parents can legitimately give into their children’s pleas for pudding. After all pancake day only comes around once a year!
A recipe for success in Pickering
Head Chef, Darren Clemmit, at the noted White Swan Inn, Pickering, North Yorkshire, has a foolproof way of making the perfect risotto that ensures a wonderful result with just an investment of good ingredients and a little time.
Make some new wine discoveries at Spar
Convenience store Spar, has announced the re-launch of its award winning Discoveries wine range, available in stores across the UK from March 2008. Spar Discoveries is an innovative collection of wines created by Spar’s expert wine buying team to showcase the unexpected treasures that can still be discovered, despite the increasing globalisation of wine production.