The wonderfully sweet Flora Shedden shares some festive canapé tips here courtesy of the AO.com lifestyle hub of no-nonsense reviews, content and video round-ups of the things that make life great. Meeting Flora makes life great, too. So it was nice to have a coffee – from a large, shiny machine – obviously, and chat to the 19-year-old who wowed us for nine weeks on […]
King of Crowns – Cook With Parma Ham
December 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Parma ham is so versatile and deserves more than being served on a wooden board alongside a fancy olive with a stalk. It’s so much more, and here maninlondon heads to the Saturday Kitchen TV studios to whip up a three-course meal with the jewel in the Italian culinary crown. Parma ham is prosciutto from […]
The Future of Nightlife with Absolut #ELECTRIKLONDON
November 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
If, like me, you enjoy the nightlife then you’ll love Absolut hosting #ElectrikLondon, a hyper sensory, mixed reality exploration into the future of nightlife. You’ll be taken on a 360° journey where physical space is transformed using virtual reality to challenge what you expect from a night out. And as it’s got premium spirits we are definitely in. […]
REVIEW: 68 and Boston – Wine Cocktails in Soho London
November 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Apparently there are 67 wine-producing countries and then this place, the 68th. Soho’s latest hotspot is at 5 Greek Street with a ground floor bar called 68 and late-night cocktail bar, Boston, on the first floor. The intriguingly named 68 and Boston has been put together by leading names in night life, wines and cocktails: Eric […]
Abdul Yaseen’s Darbaar Brings Modern Maharaja to The City of London
November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Darbaar is the first solo project from Abdul Yaseen, formerly at The Cinnamon Club, which opens in Broadgate West, London. It’s a sharing dining experience inspired by the banquets of the Indian Royal Court with unique and theatrical food both in taste and presentation. Think modern Maharaja. Close to Shoreditch and Liverpool Street Stations the 5,500 square feet space has a 70-cover […]
MASTERCLASS: “The Knowledge” at Meantime Brewing Company Greenwich
October 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hops? That’s the lipstick and mascara on a beer says our Brewer and Beer Sommelier of the Year, Rod Jones. You can tell he’s not a fan of fancy, hipster-style concoctions. He’s a ‘proper brewer’ and knows his stuff inside out. And he’s generous in sharing his know-how on this terrific one-day master class at Greenwich Meantime Brewing Company […]
REVIEW: Motcombs – London Belgravia’s Most Famous Restaurant
October 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
This gem of a restaurant in Belgravia is the perfect old school classic. Hearty greetings from the locals at the bar, slipping down below the iconic neon sign into a large, but intimate basement dining room aglint with crystal and decked with art for superb grub and bubbles is a rather special and, sadly, disappearing experience. Motcombs, now Belgravia’s […]
Barrio Soho
October 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Barrio Central is relaunching as Barrio Soho on 19th October 2015 with a new look and menu but with the same late night party vibe. Ernesto Pavia’s food offers the intense flavours of Mexico with tacos of marinated spit roasted pork with pineapple and Chipotle-rubbed crispy fried cod. There’s a large £18 home-smoked beef short rib with […]
Tipplesworth Travelling Cocktail Cases
October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tipplesworth’s cocktail cases are just the trick – now we’re going places. Top of the range are these quirky vintage-style suitcases, which are handmade and contain spirits and mixers, barware, glassware and a recipe card – everything you need to mix up a delectable drink in style. There’s also Apple & Elderflower Martini Case and an Old Fashioned […]
FOOD: Kitchen Table Projects Christmas Pop Up
September 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Kitchen Table Projects is a foodie business dedicated to supporting and encouraging fledgling artisan food and drink producers – helping them showcase their brand and products to the right people. Founder Tara Sundramoorthi says “Our pop up is a whopping 2,500sq ft – and just a stone’s throw from Oxford Circus. The perfect place […]
