Food and Drink
Glass half full for wine growing industry as technology lends a hand
Flying 'drones', GoPro cameras and GPS systems, along with the expertise of academics from the University of Aberdeen, are being used to help optimise the growth of wine grapes - and could also be used to aid in the growth of other fruit and vegetables.
Britannia Living encourages kids to get cooking
Premium kitchen appliance specialist Britannia Living encourages children to get cooking with their latest social campaign #KidsKitchen.
BOBO Social arrives on Charlotte Street
This summer, a new high-end Burger and Small Plates dining concept will launch on one of London’s foodie destinations, Charlotte Street. BOBO Social will offer innovative dishes made with local British and seasonal ingredients in a bijou setting.
British tradition of afternoon tea gains popularity
The very British traditional afternoon tea is gathering popularity once again. New research from Churchill Home Insurance has found that perhaps surprisingly, the tradition of taking afternoon tea is particularly popular with the younger generation (18-34 year olds) as 62 per cent of this group having been in the last five years or planning to go in the next six months.
Avenue launches exclusive Radiance Cleanse Juice Bar
From August to October, luxury cold-pressed juice company, Radiance Cleanse, is popping-up at Avenue restaurant for three months.
Shuttlecock Inc to launch new interactive venue Carousel in Marylebone
Welcome to Carousel, the new Marylebone home of foodie nomads, Shuttlecock Inc.
‘Warm-weather drinkers’ endangering UK roads
More than half (54%) of drink drivers offend during the summer months, according to new research from Confused.com.
The UK’s best and worst tippers revealed
Profession is the biggest influence on tipping, according to new research conducted on behalf of budgeting account provider Thinkmoney, but it isn’t necessarily the biggest earners that leave the biggest tips.
Butler’s Wharf Blackout at D&D London’s iconic riverside restaurants
This September, D&D London is delighted to announce that they will once again be taking part in the Totally Thames festival.
Plateau launch new Korean bar menu with Korea Foods
This August, Plateau Bar & Grill is teaming up with Korea Foods to launch a selection of special Korean dishes inspired by general manager, Kim Sin Tae.
The Cornerhouse shines with a top star rating for sustainability
The Cornerhouse in Nottingham is proving it is a leading light when it comes to sustainability after achieving a top star rating.
Sloe Gin World Championships
The George pub in Frant, East Sussex near Tunbridge Wells is to again host the Sloe Gin World Championships on Wednesday 10th December from 1.00pm.
It’s Prosciutto di Parma month at Spaghetti House
Known and appreciated world-wide, Prosciutto di Parma is a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) product, meaning that it can only be produced and cured in the traditional production area near Parma, a small northern town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
Malaysia arrives in London’s Trafalgar Square
Malaysia Night, the eagerly anticipated free festival celebrating the very best of Malaysian cuisine and culture, arrives back in London’s Trafalgar Square on Friday September 26th.
What’s brewing in Soho: introducing Biju Bubble Tea Room
On August 6th, Biju Bubble Tea Room will open in Soho, taking bubble tea to a level of quality the capital has yet to experience.