Food and Drink
Celebrate Mallorca's booming wine industry this September
Unknown to many tourists, Mallorca has seen a surprising increase in the production of wines with approximately 60 wine estates now producing over 300 different wines.
Strut down the cocktail catwalk this London Fashion Week
Taking inspiration from three of the world’s most lauded contemporary fashion icons, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts have designed three stylish new cocktails to celebrate London Fashion Week (16 – 21 September 2011).
Grosvenor Pulford hosts celebrity chef Ready, Steady, Learn to Cook
The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa is hosting another of its phenomenally popular events, ‘Ready, Steady, Learn to Cook’ on 23 September 2011, to be co-hosted by Executive Head Chef Leigh Myers and Celebrity Chef Simon Rimmer, who is best known for his numerous TV appearances including Something for the Weekend and Great British Menu.
The Brompton Bar & Grill host Twenty 10 London sample sale
On Wednesday 17th August the award-winning Brompton Bar and Grill is hosting a sample sale by fashion agency Twenty 10 London.
The Sophisticated Alcoholic: a user’s guide
Controversial new work challenges traditional treatments that perpetuate myth of self-help groups, abstinence and a lifetime of struggle.
Seasoned Travel launches summer food festivals
Seasoned Travel has launched holidays to some of Europe’s best food festivals as an antidote to the summer beach holiday grind.
Cheese 2011, much more than a market
Since its first edition in 1997, Cheese has always been an event enlivened by debates on environmental, agricultural and food issues.
Masterchef winner to launch 2011 Falmouth Oyster Festival
From 13 to 16 October, the picturesque seaside town of Falmouth will celebrate the annual Falmouth Oyster Festival, sponsored by local standard-bearer, St Michael’s Hotel & Spa.
Dive and dine
As the fine summer weather finally arrives, thoughts of holidays and getting away for a short break are in the fore-front of our minds. Brighton remains a popular destination with it's plethora of bohemian shops, the ostentatious landmark Royal Pavilion and a diverse selection of night life.
Aloe Blacc & Tanqueray invite music fans to mix it up
Tanqueray gin and Aloe Blacc (I Need A Dollar) are inviting music fans to create their own mixes of the soul singer’s exclusive new track Tonight Downtown which has been inspired by Tanqueray London Dry and captures the excitement of the first drink of the night.
Wine collectors urged to protect their investment
With the recent sale of the world's most expensive bottle of white wine, a bottle of Chateau d'Yquem for £75,000, Select from Direct Line is warning that wine collectors and investors should make sure they have the right level of insurance in place.
Waitrose Shoppers go bananas for Britain’s favourite fruit
St Lucia bananas are returning to UK supermarket shelves after a catastrophic hurricane wiped out the island’s entire crop.
‘Kids Eat Free’ deals at Westfield London
Westfield London Shopping Centre has launched a ‘Kids Eat for Free’ offer as part of its Summer 2011 campaign. The campaign includes a six-week programme, filled with kids’ events, shows and other entertainment activities – what’s more, most of them are free!
Further dates for Royal Garden Hotel Junior Chef package
The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington has announced a further two dates for its popular ‘Junior Chef’ stay, a series of school holiday cookery lessons aimed at introducing 5-10 year olds to the kitchen in a fun way.
Fenchurch Lounge launches in style
There’s plenty going on to celebrate the summer launch of Mint Hotel Tower of London’s destination bar, Fenchurch Lounge.