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  • 16 Sep 2024

    Dark Caramel and Cornish Sea Salt Black Spiced Rum

    Kraken has Contemporary Flavour. They had me at ‘Spiced Rum’ but when Kraken offered me Caramel and Cornish Sea Salt Black Spiced Rum, I was convinced that this was likely the best in their range. Is it the best? Well, that is a matter of taste, but this Limited Edition should have wide appeal to...

  • 13 Sep 2024

    Tesco Finest Viñas del Rey Verdejo.

    Denominación de Origen Rueda. The very first Tesco Finest Organic wine to be produced, this wine is from the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, crafted by the award-winning producer Pagos del Rey. Viñas del Rey Verdejo Denominación de Origen Rueda is a great-value white to enjoy on its own or with food. Rueda is found...

  • 11 Sep 2024

    The Georgian Townhouse Haslemere

    Coppa Club Food, Comfy Rooms. Haslemere is a quintessential picturesque market town close to the Surrey borders with Hampshire and Sussex. The Georgian Townhouse is a beautiful historic building in the high street, and it welcomes guests with rooms in which to nestle, and tempting dishes and cocktails. The location is perfect for a short...

  • 09 Sep 2024

    Frankie & Benny’s launch massive food discount for back to school dining out 

    Amazing 40% OFF food at all restaurants! Popular Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s has announced a massive food discount to help with back to school dining out – 40% off all food! There is FREE brunch at limited number of trial sites – no strings attached! The incredible offer has been put together by...

  • 09 Sep 2024

    A toast to Autumn with TOVARITCH!

    Exquisite Seasonal Vodka Cocktails! Embrace the new season with cocktails that celebrate harvest and warming spices. The world’s most admired vodka, Tovaritch!, brings you two vodka cocktails that capture the spirit of Autumn and will be perfect for entertaining during the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. This riff on the classic adds the heat...

  • 06 Sep 2024

    Côtes du Rhône Chevalier d’Anthelme Blanc 2023

    Wine from the Cellier des Chartreux. If you are looking for a characterful white wine for these warmer days, then Chevalier d’Anthelme Blanc Côtes du Rhône 2023 could be for you. It is well-priced for its quality, and works perfectly with a variety of foods, too. Cartesians were one of the wealthiest orders of monks,...

  • 05 Sep 2024

    Mushrooms are Magic

    Drop the booze with Zooz, a new-style wellness drink. If you want to drop the booze, raise a glass to Zooz  – an innovative mushroom-based soft drink for adults. Yes, mushrooms.  It’s good for you, low in calories (just 26.25 calories a serving) and tastes deliciously sophisticated, with its Italian-style zesty citrus notes. It launches...

  • 05 Sep 2024

    Japan House Announces Looks Delicious!

    Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture 2 October 2024 – 16 February 2025  A UK-first exhibition looking at this highly-skilled craft unique to Japan with over 100 years of history Food replicas are hyper-realistic, often indistinguishable from the real thing The exhibition features newly commissioned works, including 47 replicas– one speciality for every prefecture of Japan...

  • 04 Sep 2024

    Ole & Steen Launch New Autumn Menu

    Authentic Danish Bakers Feature Seasonal Flavours. Specialist bakers at Ole & Steen known for their popular Cinnamon Social created the all-new menu showcasing indulgent seasonal autumnal tastes. The new menu features the indulgent Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake, a biscuit base topped with pumpkin spice cheesecake, coffee cream and gold coffee beans. Blackberry & Strawberry Tart,...

  • 03 Sep 2024

    Tortilla is a (Cheeseburger) Smash!

    The Uk’s Most Loved Mexican Brand Launches the UK’s First Ever Cheeseburger Smash Burrito! The UK’s most loved Mexican restaurant Tortilla has created an exciting new flavour combination with the launch of their new cheeseburger flavoured burrito and tacos! Tortilla, the real California burrito and taco joint, is known for creating delicious, freshly made meals...

  • 02 Sep 2024

    Borderfields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil

    Deliciously British. Most of us are watching what we eat these days. We are watching the pennies, too. Borderfields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil looks after our heath and the grocery bill, and it does it in delicious fashion. It’s British, too, and that always gives me a glow. Rapeseed oil is from the third-most important...

  • 29 Aug 2024

    Casillero del Diablo a Summer BeLight

    Sauvignon Blanc Chile 2023. Those looking for a convincing lower-alcohol wine for summer sipping could be well served by the new offering from Casillero del Diablo. They present BeLight Sauvignon Blanc 2023 from Chile. I have not yet found an alcohol-free wine which has the taste and texture impact of the real thing, but Casillero...

  • 27 Aug 2024

    Plume Wine Bar and Speakeasy

    A Covent Garden Jewel. This must be one of the most popular tourist spots in London. The area is steeped in history, yet there is a particular building that is surprisingly overlooked. It is now the home of Plume Wine Bar and Speakeasy. Plume is a striking boutique word-of-mouth daytime wine bar and evening Speakeasy...

  • 23 Aug 2024

    Exhibition on Screen – Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

    Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874   Michelangelo – Love and Death  The unique arts brand Exhibition on Screen – the team behind blockbuster films Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition, John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger and Klimt & The Kiss – is delighted to announce its new season of films coming to cinemas from November 2024. Van...

  • 21 Aug 2024

    SodaStream Classic Flavours

    Sparkling Cocktails for Summer. We know we should drink plenty of water, and many of us love a good cocktail. Combine the two wishes and add a little SodaStream Classic magic and you have some sparkling summer cocktails to please a crowd. SodaStreams have been around for decades. These days they are both attractive and...

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