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Much Anticipated Reopening After a Major Renovation. London’s most iconic vegan restaurant, Mildreds, which closed two months ago to completely refurbish the Grade II listed heritage building on Lexington Street, Soho, has announced its much anticipated reopening on 16th October after a major renovation. The new design of the iconic Mildreds townhouse has created more...
50 Classic Cocktails From the Decades of Decadence. This book is a joy! Speakeasy Cocktails: 50 classic cocktails from the decades of decadence might be small in size but it forms, in my opinion, the serious (and not so serious) bar person’s essential tool. If one is new to cocktail mixing then this volume provides...
Famous Almond Social. It’s the second week of Ole & Steen’s special October deals. Just £2.00 for a different pastry every week and this week it’s their famous Almond Social. This traditional sweet treat is one of my favourites. It’s flaky Danish pastry with a nutty paste filling, filled with vanilla custard and topped with...
Drinking Around the World. This book is unique and should grace the shelves of any serious mixologist for the same reason that Mrs Beeton’s is in every cook’s library: it makes fascinating reading. Jigger, Beaker, and Glass: Drinking Around the World by Charles Baker is amusing and inspiring. Author Charles Baker was born on Christmas...
Smart Italian in Teddington. The husband-and-wife team of Sam and Alex Berry have opened Cento Uno on Teddington High Street. It replaces another of their successful restaurants with something more accessible in this contemporary dining landscape. Its location is perfect for this smart yet casual Italian eatery. The restaurant is light and welcoming: the bar...
Inspired by a Gaelic goddess. This is an independent, organic whisky distillery with a mission to create experimental spirits and pioneer sustainable production. It’s making its mark. The name Nc’nean is inspired by Neachneohain, who was an ancient Gaelic goddess. She was known as the Queen of Spirits, strong and independent, and a fierce protector...
100 delicious recipes to change the way you cook. Any lover of cookbooks is always looking for something a little different. Peter Sidwell’s Kitchen is just that. It’s a book over which to salivate and one from which to actually cook. It will spend more time in the kitchen than on the coffee table. There...
New York Italian American restaurant announces new look. The family favourite restaurant Frankie & Benny’s is looking back to the future with its biggest brand refresh in its nearly 30-year history. The restaurant, famous for its delicious burgers, pasta and meatballs, has been a much-loved part of the restaurant landscape, appreciated by many as a...
Custard Danish Deal. It’s the first week of Ole & Steen’s special October deals. Just £2.00 for a different pastry every week and this week it’s their Custard Danish. This traditional sweet treat is one of my favourites. It’s flaky pastry with real, rich vanilla custard, sweet paste and icing. There’s no better way to...
Special Products of The Week for Just £2. Authentic Danish bakers Ole & Steen are celebrating their famous bakes by offering a different pastry or bun every week for just £2. The exclusive ‘The Weeks Must Eat’ will be priced at £2 will continue throughout October as they feature the best of their Danish bakes....
Cape’s Celebrated First Farm. Steenberg Farm was established in 1682. One might expect the first owner of such an illustrious property to be a wealthy chap named Meneer Steenberg, but nothing could be further from the truth. Catharina Ras was the first owner of Steenberg. She was a young pioneer in an era when women...
A Gifts for Under £25 for Cocktail Lovers. Reward yourself and your cocktail loving friends and family this Christmas with TOVARITCH! Vodka which, despite being the world’s most highly awarded vodka, remains affordable as a Christmas gift. This premium vodka captures the festive spirit, a time of merriment and gatherings, as the word TOVARITCH means...
Contemporary Food and History. The locals in Haslemere evidently appreciate having a great-value restaurant on their beautiful historic High Street. It’s Coppa Club in the Georgian Townhouse. The Georgian Townhouse Haslemere is a Grade II listed building which dates from the early 18th century. It is just the hotel to entice tourists from Central London....
The Deal is Back. We were blown away by your amazing feedback and knew we had to bring back the offer you’ve been craving. So, mark your calendars until Thursday, 17 October, the Kasa EAT ALL YOU CAN GRILL & MORE returns. Get ready to be spoilt for choice with 16 main dishes, 4 sides,...
Get ready for 31st October, 1st & 2nd November. Embrace the spirit of the season by planning ahead for Day of the Dead. Make sure you have bought a bottle of ultra-premium SUAVE Tequila to celebrate in style. Day of the Dead is fast becoming a calendar fixture in the UK and elsewhere, and this...
