Fancy supping a Suffragette Ninja? You can now do so at London’s first Brewhouse & Kitchen in Islington. Already set up around the corner from Angel tube, and the second is set to open a couple of miles away, up towards Highbury. Simon Bunn and Kris Gumbrell are passionate about their beer and have been behind a […]
New flavour – Absolut Cherrys
October 2, 2014 by 1 Comment
This new vodka from Absolut has the taste sensation of sun-ripe cherries, followed by notes of fresh white cranberry and sweet plum. Absolut Cherrys is made with all natural ingredients and contains no sugar. Cherrys is ideal for: ABSOLUT CHERRYS WITH COLA 1 Part Absolut Cherrys 3 Parts Cola Build in a highball […]
Sweet Virtues: ‘super food’ luxury truffles
October 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sweet Virtues are launching the UK’s first super food luxury truffles. Available in three varieties, Maqui, Chia Seeds & Lime and Baobab & Vanilla, the truffles come in boxes of around 10. They are nutrient-dense and power-packed with more than five super food ingredients in every truffle. The raw centre is made up of a blend of […]
Wild Mushrooms are a Secretive Affair at Spaghetti House
September 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One thing is for certain about foraging for wild mushrooms around Lake Maggiore in Piemonte, where the Lavarini family come from. Still the owners of London’s Spaghetti House group of restaurants, they will tell you that it’s a very secretive affair. Sadly, they are not about to reveal their hidden spots but you can taste what […]
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings London
August 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings is a modern, all-day, 70-cover brasserie and bar opening in Clerkenwell in mid-September 2014. From the people behind the fantastic Reverend JW Simpson, Blitz Party and Prohibition, and Bourne & Hollingsworth Bar, B & H Buildings is situated just off Exmouth Market will be part restaurant and greenhouse, large bar, café and characterful private […]
The New Food Faces Of London at Urban Food Fortnight
August 28, 2014 by 2 Comments
You’ll be hearing more from London’s new food heroes, including wood-fired sourdough pizza-maker Well Kneaded Wagon and artisan bakery Dusty Knuckle part of Urban Food Routes which helps a wide range of London’s small food entrepreneurs gain expert business advice and funding to help grow their business. Alongwith many others such as WeAreWhatWeDo and Global Generation – who are having a big […]
Iconic Quaglino’s Set for London Relaunch
August 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Quaglino’s, the iconic restaurant and late-night venue in the heart of London’s Mayfair St James’s, is set to re-open its doors in October 2014 following a full-scale, multi-million pound renovation. When Quaglino’s first opened, Londoners were dancing the Charleston and King George V was on the throne. The place has history. The re-launch celebrates 85 […]
Himalayan Salt Blocks – 600 Hundred Million Years in the Making
August 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A stunning new collection of large Himalayan salts blocks are being launched in the UK, the salt blocks are suitable for cooking, freezing, curing and presenting food. The salt blocks/slabs come in nine different sizes, weighing as much as 19 lbs each from Saltworks, America’s Sea Salt Company. Each slab is of the highest food grade […]
Going Nuts
August 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Two new products out on the market – flavoured peanut butters from The Wild Peanut and an aphrodiasic nut paste from Morocco. The Wild Peanut has launched a range of naturally flavoured peanut butters at Yumbles.com, hot on the heels of founder Akeem Ojuko’s appearance on BBC Dragons’ Den. While foodpreneur Akeem wasn’t able to persuade the […]
