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Prepare your tastebuds for the 10th annual Melton Mowbray Food Festival

Prepare your tastebuds for the 10th annual Melton Mowbray Food Festival

The 10th annual Melton Mowbray Food Festival returns to the Cattle Market in the town from 5-6 October 2013.

A traditional French Gouter by Pierre Herme Paris

A traditional French Gouter by Pierre Herme Paris

From October 2013, Pierre Herme Paris’ world-renowned treats will be available at Sofitel London St James’ The Balcon restaurant with traditional French Gouter, as the two French brands collaborate to bring the best of French culture to London.

Orange and Lemon are the new (Green &) Black

Orange and Lemon are the new (Green &) Black

Orange and lemon have been two of the most talked about colours at London Fashion Week, from David Beckham posing at the Belstaff flagship store with an orange motorbike to Mulberry showcasing their Spring/Summer collection, which boasts the Bayswater in fashion-forward burnt orange and yellow hues.

The importance of canned food for Harvest Festival

The importance of canned food for Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival is the ideal time of year to think about the food we consume as individuals, families and the wider community. Traditionally, it is also the time to consider donating food to charitable organisations that distribute it to those in need.

Oktoberfest - Barts does beer in a big way

Oktoberfest - Barts does beer in a big way

In honour of Oktoberfest, the world’s biggest beer festival and one of Uncle Barts favourite German traditions, this year, Barts will be hosting The Oktoberfest Party on Thursday 26th September, 6pm-late.

Ambrette to host ‘Flavours of Syria’ Charity Dinner

The Ambrette award-winning restaurant in Margate is to host a ‘Flavours of Syria’ gourmet evening to raise funds for victims of conflict in the country.

Morgan M celebrates 10th anniversary

Morgan M celebrates 10th anniversary

Morgan Meunier, one of London’s leading French chefs, is celebrating 10 years of Morgan M with a specially created six-course tasting menu made up of highlights from the past decade. This will be available at Morgan M restaurant until October.

Jason Atherton's Berners Tavern now open

Jason Atherton's Berners Tavern now open

Chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton has opened his fourth London restaurant Berners Tavern, a gathering place for all day dining and entertaining, breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and late supper in The London EDITION Hotel, on Berners Street in London’s Fitzrovia.

Franck Raymond to open Augustine Kitchen this October

Franck Raymond to open Augustine Kitchen this October

This October, the upcoming dining district of Battersea will see a delightful new French bistro arrive courtesy of Franck Raymond.

Students: Can’t cook, won’t cook

Students: Can’t cook, won’t cook

With no more home-cooked meals by mum, it seems British students are leaning on take away and processed foods to avoid cooking for themselves.

Celebrate Halloween at Bluebird’s Pumpkin Patch this October

Celebrate Halloween at Bluebird’s Pumpkin Patch this October

This October, Chelsea is coming over all American with a whole host of Halloween horticulture, tasty baked treats and events on offer at the Bluebird Epicerie and Cafe.

Dorchester Collection launches convivial new Afternoon Tea menus

Dorchester Collection launches convivial new Afternoon Tea menus

Dorchester Collection’s hotels have introduced a variety of fun new tea menus, adding unique touches to the classic five-star afternoon tea experience.

Malaysia night takes over Trafalgar Square

Malaysia night takes over Trafalgar Square

Friday October 4th will see central London transform into a vibrant and bustling taste of Malaysia, as the sights, flavours and sounds of this truly unique country take over Trafalgar Square for the fourth annual Malaysia Night.

Tortilla Mexican Grill to open seven more sites across the UK

Tortilla Mexican Grill to open seven more sites across the UK

Tortilla Mexican Grill, the largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant operator in the UK, have announced another seven sites, with the first four to be launched before the end of this year. An additional two sites are due to open early next year, with launches in January and February, with the final site launching in October 2014.

House of Commons launch for Asian Curry Awards

House of Commons launch for Asian Curry Awards

The Rt Hon. Tom Brake MP, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, hosted the launch of the third Asian Curry Awards at the House of Commons on Wednesday 4th September.