Food and Drink

Dining out with Alice

Bristol foodies can now enjoy a steak meal in a special Alice In Wonderland booth created by one of the country’s top chainsaw wood carvers.

Celebrate Chinese New Year 'Year of the Horse' at Royal China

31 January 2014 marks the start of the Year of the Horse. To celebrate the occasion, Royal China Restaurants across London will give each table a special red envelope, with one envelope within each restaurant revealing a special gift.

The Arch London launches Aloe Vera mocktail

Aloe Vera does wonders for your skin, so just imagine what it can do on your insides! The Arch London, one of London’s finest contemporary boutique hotels, has just launched an Aloe Vera Virgin Cocktail named ‘Virgin Vera’.

Tommi’s Burger Joint hits the King’s Road

Tommi’s Burger Joint will be bringing its famed burgers to the slick streets of Chelsea, opening a second site on the King’s Road in early January. As ever, Tommi’s will be rustling up the best burgers in the business, with produce carefully sourced from their trusted British suppliers, with meat from HG Walter butchers in Barons Court, and bread from Millers Bakery.

Ashford’s Kouchin restaurant scoops Asian Curry Award

Kouchin restaurant in Ashford, Middlesex has won a prestigious Asian Curry Award for ‘Best South Asian Restaurant in the London Suburbs‘category. The popular Ashford curry house has also announced that if will be hosting Indian cookery courses lessons from January.

Sloe Gin World Championships

The George pub in Frant, East Sussex near Tunbridge Wells is to host the Sloe Gin World Championships on Wednesday 11th December from 1.00pm.

Iberica Restaurant: Nacho Manzano earns third Michelin star

Nacho Manzano, founder and chef of two Michelin starred Casa Marcial in Asturias, Spain and Executive Chef of award-winning Iberica London, has gained yet another star for his sister restaurant in Gijon, La Salgar.

Art on show at new Bristol restaurant

The first art has gone on show at the new Steak of the Art restaurant, which officially opened last week on Bristol’s Harbourside.

Spice Market London introduces a unique Asian-inspired brunch menu

This November, Spice Market London is to launch a new brunch menu created by executive chef Peter Lloyd. Inspired by the flavours and variety of Southeast Asian cuisines, Spice Market will offer a selection of unique and distinctive brunch dishes, home-made sodas and cocktails.

Lobster pizza, good enough to eat

From Lobster Pizza to Bubble Bread, from Spaghettata to Black Tagliolini, the menu at London restaurant group Spaghetti House has been shaken up with a fair few surprises to make you want live to eat rather than just eat to live. New regional dishes include Battilardo d’Affettati at £10.95, perfect for grazing or sharing.