Food and Drink
Top comedians back favourite crisp flavours
This year, four of Britain’s best loved comics will face the battle of a lifetime, as they campaign fiercely for their limited edition flavours of Walkers crisps.
The Chocolate Festival returns to Brighton
After the hugely successful inaugural Brighton Chocolate Festival in March 2010 its back once more for an indulgent, gastronomic celebration of our favourite passion - The Brighton Chocolate Festival returns to New Road for 2 days of chocolate lovers heaven on the 16th and 17th April 2011.
Spring Cheese & Wine Festival at Southbank Centre
Following a hugely successful Autumn event, the Cheese & Wine Festival is back at Southbank Centre for a Spring gastronomic celebration from Friday 18th through to Sunday 20th March.
National Breakfast Week - Recipes with a difference
In celebration of National Breakfast Week (24th-30th January) breakfast champions Rude Health have devised a selection of unique recipes guaranteed to get you jumping out of bed in the morning.
Amanda Wakeley to host designer ‘Tea’ at The Dorchester
Amanda Wakeley will be holding a fashion show at The Dorchester during Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 2 February, transforming The Promenade with her London Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2011 Collection.
Reap the weight loss benefits of a balanced breakfast
Some of us may remember our parents nagging us to eat breakfast as we rushed out of the door on route to school. "It's the most important meal of the day" they'd tell us. Well, guess what? They were right.
Love Scottish oysters this Valentine's Day
Loch Fyne, on Scotland's beautiful west coast, is world-famous for its rock oysters which are grown naturally and sustainably in the clear waters of the loch.
F-word winning Italian restaurant expands with help from Santander
Salvo's Italian Restaurant in Headingley, Leeds, is expanding after purchasing additional premises adjacent to its existing restaurant on Otley Road, financed by Santander Corporate Banking.
Hard Rock’s calling all burger lovers!
In celebration of its ‘Legendary Burger’ range, a firm favourite with all visitors to Hard Rock Cafes around the world, Hard Rock Cafe London, Manchester and Edinburgh have announced details of their ‘Another Legendary Performance’ competition.
The food of love? Chocolate ice cream!
Looking for the perfect dessert to end your romantic meal? Keep it simple yet sumptuous with Kelly’s of Cornwall Chocolate Ice Cream – just add two spoons.
Extra time to celebrate Royal Wedding
Pubs, bars and other licensed venues could be allowed to open to sell alcohol and put on entertainment until 1 am to celebrate the Royal Wedding under plans announced by the Home Office today.
Calling all gastronomes to Liguria
With the UK held firmly in the grip of a food renaissance, buzz words such as provenance, traceability and sustainability are becoming common parlance.
The first-ever cruise ship built for Epicureans
Oceania Cruises' new Marina will set new standards for culinary excellence at sea with 10 dining venues, six of which are gourmet restaurants and offer culinary excellence at no supplement. The 1,250-guest ship, which debuts later this month, has been designed for food and wine lovers with the aim of offering dining experiences comparable to the best shore-side restaurants.
Stunning new restaurant at the Royal Academy of Arts
On January 19th 2011, Oliver Peyton’s restaurant group, Peyton and Byrne, will launch a stunning restaurant and bar at the Royal Academy of Arts.
Jump onboard for Valentine's Day romance
Couples planning a special celebration for Valentine's Day should jump onboard the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola for a romantic dinner.