Fifty years after the last gin production left Camden Lock, Half Hitch gin founder, Mark Holdsworth, has opened the doors to his micro-distillery, complete with a 210-litre copper pot still. Housed in the former blacksmith’s building in West Yard, Camden Lock, this was the heart of 20 acres of London’s gin distilling & warehousing trade in the late 1800s. An express […]
THEATRE: Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre London
August 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
To be or not to be. Well, it might be, and there’s the rub. Benedict Cumberbatch be praised, that rare thing a great actor with a star presence, beautifully lit. Reciting some of the most famous lines in theatre. One fluffed line in 1408 of them. What a stunning preview performance from him. The characters grow in the play, gaining […]
The Festival of Heat, London’s Chilli Festival
August 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Chilli is hot right now. Of course, I mean cool. They are in everything from your chocolate bar to your cocktail. From sweet and mild to hot and spicy you can try them all at The Festival of Heat, London’s Chilli Festival which is being held on Sunday 27th September 2015, 12 till 6pm @ Red Market, Old Street, London, EC1V […]
Summer Time Supper – Private Dining at London Marriott County Hall
July 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
During the £100m refurbishment work at London’s iconic Marriott Hotel County Hall the beautifully ornate former council rooms are being laid out for fun private dining. There are eight rooms accommodating 10 to 72 guests for a sit-down lunch or dinner. The Horace Cutler room, named after a Leader of the Council, is an ornate setting for this special […]
Cointreau Fizz – the Summer Drink
July 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
Fill a glass with ice add Cointreau and the juice of half a lime. Top off with sparkling water. Drink and be refreshed. Move over Aperol, my new summer friend is Cointreau Fizz. It’s a revelation to rediscover a drink that I only considered for use after dinner. Nice surprise, it’s versatile as an apéritif and digestif. Of course, you’ll […]
FOOD: Kikkoman is Soy Versatile
July 21, 2015 by 1 Comment
Kikkoman were on hand to promote their fantastic soy sauce at a dinner hosted at Kurobuta by Scott Hallsworth. Kikkoman’s Bing-Yu Lee conducted a “kikimi” – Japanese Soy Sauce Tasting and gave some top tips for better enjoying soy sauce. You’ve tasted fine wines and talked about the bouquet but did you know that naturally brewed soy sauce has over 300 […]
Ceru Restaurant Summer Pop Up at More London Riviera
July 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ceru is a moveable feast, quite literally, in keeping with its Levantine influences it’s a nomad itself. You’ll currently find Ceru basking on the “London Riviera” at Bankside, in a postcard-perfect location with a Tower Bridge backdrop until 31st October 2015. Coming out top in reviews for fresh, vibrant and delicious street food, you’ll now […]
The South Kensington Club
July 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
News reaches us of a new member’s club “like no other” – of wellness and culture to inspire the mind, body and wanderlust. Originally built as the Queen’s Gate Music Hall in the late 1800s, South Kensington Club’s main building went on to house the Pineapple Dance Studios and later Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood’s club. The bathhouse on […]
FOOD: Aloha to Trader Vic’s London 4th July Independence Day Dinner
July 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Trader Vic’s are pushing out the boat, or should that be canoe, with their 4th July US Independence Day dinner. £49 per head with tasty barbeque treats from their amazing Chinese wood-fired ovens using an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty. The ribs are delicious – and tasty, no need for the accompanying dips. […]
FOOD REVIEW: A syrupy homage to Lyle’s of Shoreditch
July 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sorry to report Lyle’s is closing 18 May 2025 – “Highly-rated Shoreditch restaurant Lyle’s will close as its chef and founder James Lowe prepares to launch a new solo project.” Read my review from 2015 below: My dinner find of the moment in London is Lyle’s in the Tea Building, Shoreditch. It’s good for the right […]
