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  • 13 May 2024

    Trivento Argentina White Malbec 2023

    Clearly Unique. I am a lover of Malbec, but this was new to me. Trivento Argentina White Malbec 2023 is clear rather than having a yellow hue as do most white wines. Its simple label still boasts the Trivento metallic banner which is so recognisable. The Malbec grape is a thin-skinned fruit and mostly used...

  • 10 May 2024

    The Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ 133rd Annual Exhibition

    Thurs 9th to Sat 18th May 2024, Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1. Experience and Buy Europe’s Finest Portrait Paintings. The only portrait painting exhibition curated by world-leading portrait painters at The Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ 133rd Annual Exhibition. If you are interested in the painted portrait, there is one, annual portrait painting exhibition...

  • 08 May 2024

    En Passant Rouge 2022

    A nomadic spirit. This range of wines is known just as much for its attractive labels as for the wine itself: both are noteworthy. En Passant Rouge 2022  by Domaine Gayda is said to be inspired by the pop-rock anthem by the iconic Iggy Pop touring with David Bowie around Europe. It is said to...

  • 06 May 2024

    Mama Li Grab and Go open second London location

    Cantonese Roast Meat Specialists. London’s celebrated Chinese Grab and Go eatery, Mama Li, has just opened its second branch. 49 London Wall, Moorgate, is the latest location, and the queues of expectant diners attest to its early popularity. Mama Li is famed for its succulent Cantonese roast meat dishes. Its conveniently packaged signature rice and...

  • 03 May 2024

    Trivento Private Reserve 2022

    Malbec for every occasion. Malbec is a striking purple grape variety used in making the most popular red wine in Argentina and beyond. The grapes have prominent tannins so prized in full-bodied red wines. Trivento 2022 Private Reserve is a solid expression of this style of wine. Malbec is a great wine for any time...

  • 02 May 2024

    Frankie & Benny’s Collaborates with Garfield

    Animated Movie of the Year celebrating the world’s laziest cat! Garfield mania has arrived with the countdown to the May 24th Animated Movie of the Year celebrating the world’s laziest cat! Frankie & Benny’s kid’s menu will feature a new limited item: (you guessed it) lasagne, and the chance for one lucky family to win...

  • 02 May 2024

    Indulge in luxury: SUAVE Tequila

    One of the most expensive and sustainable, sets a new standard in craftsmanship. Created for discerning palates, SUAVE Tequila has launched nationally across the UK, with its Ultra Añejo expression being one of the most expensive on the market. The sustainable, additive-free, luxury brand is, as the name suggests, a suave, ultra-premium range of sipping...

  • 01 May 2024

    The Vegetable Eater

    The New Playbook for Cooking Vegetarian. Cara Mangini, award-winning author of The Vegetable Butcher, returns with The Vegetable Eater: The New Playbook for Cooking Vegetarian. This book offers simple lessons and 100 recipes that showcase vegetables. It offers inspirations for delicious, colourful and unique dishes for the whole family. We should all be eating more...

  • 29 Apr 2024

    Shake, Stir, Sip: TOVARITCH!

    Vodka Celebrates Cocktail Day. A Monday isn’t usually the day of the week chosen for a celebration involving cocktails, yet on Monday 13 May it’s Cocktail Day. This provides the perfect reason to shake, stir, sip, and celebrate by raising a glass with friends, so we’re going to be cracking open a crisp, clear bottle...

  • 26 Apr 2024

    Kasa and Kin Invites You to Explore a World of Flavour!

    Dessert Ube Wonderland. Introducing the UK’s widest range of ube desserts under one roof! 🎉 Get ready to dive into a world of purple joy with Kasa and Kind extensive selection of ube and purple yam desserts. From classic favourites to innovative creations, their new dessert menu is a celebration of all things ube! Ube...

  • 24 Apr 2024

    La Petite Villa 2021

    Worth seeking out. One of the Languedoc’s top appellations, Minervois, lies just north of Corbières. This had been one of the long-overlooked wine-making regions of France but now it is enjoying a celebrated reputation for classy wines, and La Petite Villa 2021 showcases one of its quality vintages. La Petite Villa 2021 is a classic...

  • 23 Apr 2024

    TOVARITCH Means Vodka!

    One of the oldest vodkas in the world is one of the newest drinks in town – and globally it’s the most widely admired spirit of its kind. Made from a 200-year-old recipe and recently rediscovered, TOVARITCH! Premium Vodka boasts 145 professional awards, making this European brand the world’s most highly awarded vodka. Until now,...

  • 22 Apr 2024

    Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking

    Essential Sauces. This is a delightful cookbook offering more than 60 recipes featuring Gochujang, Doenjang, and Ganjang. These are Korea’s essential sauces, and Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking showcases these in delicious fashion. In the first book on the subject in English, South Korea’s best chef shows readers how to cook with jangs –...

  • 19 Apr 2024

    Peppersmith – Travel Essentials

    Fresh flavours. Peppersmith Mints, Gum and Pastilles take advantage of all-natural flavours that are actually good for you. Mints and gum are perfect travel companions. They help to keep one’s mouth fresh when a toothbrush and toothpaste might not be practical, and they are a great aid on flights. All Peppersmith products are sugar free,...

  • 17 Apr 2024

    Della Vite Prosecco Rosé DOC Millesimato 2021

    Blushing Fizz. The weather is getting brighter, and we look forward to spring and summer entertaining. Della Vite Prosecco Rosé DOC Millesimato 2021 could be the beverage of choice for convivial gatherings. This rosé prosecco even looks like a celebration. The frosted bottle with white signature graphic is understated and appealing. This and a bunch...

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