Food and Drink
Avoid Stinging Nettles With Online Easter Egg Hunt
In the spirit of Easter, the British chocolate phenomenon Hotel Chocolat is running an Online Easter Egg Hunt; open to anyone and everyone with Internet access. Rather than having to hunt through thorny thickets, Hotel Chocolat is instead inviting you to put your feet up and join in from the comfort of your home or office. Much more convenient we’re sure you’ll agree – and far fewer grass stains too!
UK Pub Group Promotes Healthy Eating
With an estimated 80 million Easter eggs sold in Britain last year and similarly huge sales expected this year, it’s not easy for parents to curb their children’s appetite for chocolate. But for families concerned about maintaining the good health of their youngsters, while still giving them treats and fun over the holidays, one pub company has got Easter cracked.
Summer Dining At Masala Zone Islington
The first rays of sunshine have shone in 2007 and thoughts turn to the summer. Not only are we thinking of short sleeves and summer walks but also where to eat al-fresco. Masala Zone has the perfect spot with a terrace on Upper Street in Islington.
Pont Gâr Triumphs At World Cheese Awards
One of Wales’ latest soft cheese ranges - Pont Gâr - is adding to its already impressive silverware collection. The Carmarthenshire Cheese Company, established less than a year ago, won the ‘New Cheese – Blue’ award and the Welsh Assembly Government Trophy for the Best Welsh Cheese for their Pont Gâr Blue at the recent World Cheese Awards.
Mortimer & Bennett Cracks Easter
Celebrate Easter in style with Mortimer & Bennett, West London’s leading independent delicatessen. Stacked full of interesting Easter goodies sourced from around Europe, Mortimer & Bennett is the perfect destination for those in search of the more unusual Easter gift.
Give Guylian This Easter
Easter giving is all about an indulgent treat that shows you care and there’s no better way than the gift of a Guylian chocolates. Whether it’s for family, friends or loved ones, Guylian, the world’s favourite Belgian chocolates, has the perfect Easter treat. Check out the Guylian 2007 Easter parade!
Harrods To Host Fine Tea Auction
If your taste for tea is more sophisticated than your average cuppa, then only the rarest of handpicked teas will do. For infusions best described as the Pétrus and La Táche of the tea world, head to the Harrods Fine Tea Auction and revive an annual tradition stretching back to 1679. This unique event takes place in the store’s stunning Georgian Restaurant on 25th April, with all proceeds going to humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger.
Al-Fresco Dining With Locale Restaurants
Locale restaurants and cocktail lounges in County Hall and Fulham offer great locations to dine on delicious Italian dishes al-fresco style. With space for up to 40 people, the terrace at Locale County Hall looks over the courtyard, central to County Hall. Whether diners are taking a break from the local attractions or enjoying the spring and summer whether after work, Locale County Hall offers authentic Italian dishes in the fresh air.
Bespoke Offering From Shochu Lounge
Shochu Lounge (37 Charlotte Street, W1T 1RR), London’s only venue to create shochu tonics on site, will launch bespoke shochu on Wednesday 14 March 2007. The stylish and sexy Shochu Lounge sells over 40 flavours of shochu tonic that can be served straight or as the basis of many of the bar’s groundbreaking cocktails. Last year the venue was named ‘Best Bar’ at the 2006 Time Out Eating & Drinking Awards.
New Wine Tours In France & Portugal
BKWine has announced its autumn wine tour program, with two new wine tours scheduled. The tours are organised by Britt Karlsson, founder of BKWine, a Swedish woman based in Paris who specialises in wine, food and gastronomic travel.
A New Take On Old Classic - Cheese & Onion
No one understands more than Kettle Chips the importance of great tasting food. The classic combination of cheese and onion has always been a national favourite but as always, Kettle Chips wanted their version to be just that little bit better. After months of searching for the perfect ingredients they’ve succeeded, with the new Soulmate Cheeses with Onion.
Brits Trust Celebrity Chefs Over Government
It’s official, an independent survey carried out on behalf of IFE07 has revealed consumers listen to celebrity chefs over the Government, when it come to food issues. 17% of those surveyed stated that they would rather listen to the likes of Jamie Oliver and celebrity chefs about food matters. Worryingly 63% said that they do not listen to anyone at all (the Government is low on the list for consumers where food is concerned).
It’s Cool To Be Ugly
Recent research conducted by Savanna Cider suggests that something is happening on the high street; young women are adopting a quirky look which Savanna Cider’s, marketing director, Nigel Bruce has termed the ‘Ugly Betty’ syndrome. Hordes of young women on every high street across the country think it’s cool to wear ponchos, don thick rimmed glasses and aspire to wearing braces; what’s more, rather than hide their metal, they show it off proudly with multi-coloured train-tracks.
Australian Boost Juice Launches In UK
Boost Juice, the Australian retail phenomenon, is set to conquer new territory this month with its first two juice bars opening in the UK. Under a master agreement, the founders of Millies Cookies, Richard O’Sullivan & Mario Budwig - are set to unveil the new juice bars in The Trafford Centre, Manchester and The Clarendon Centre, Oxford in April.
The Perfect Way To Pamper Your Mother
Divine Fairtrade chocolate and Neal’s Yard Remedies have got together to create a perfect Mother’s Day treat. Divine Dark Chocolate will be available to sample at all 26 stores nationwide right up to Mother’s Day.