Archive For August 2024
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Summer Expression of the Region. The Côtes du Rhône is famed for its characterful red wines but it also has classy white wines, which are just perfect for warmer weather quaffing and pairing with lighter foods. M. Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche Blanc 2023 is a great choice for summer. The warm Mediterranean climate…
Luscious Blueberries. Harry Hall and his family have been growing berries on their farms in Surrey and Berkshire for over half a century. I can recommend their luscious and chubby blueberries, and they are British too! Blueberries are available from June to September. They are a delicious seasonal treat, being both colourful and sweet. I…
Lower alcohol Rosé 2023. These days we are more and more looking for wines to enjoy with friends but without the alcohol levels of the traditional styles. I have tried no-alcohol wines and I confess I am not keen, but Casillero del Diablo invites you to enjoy BeLight Lower alcohol Rosé 2023. It fills the…
A Strictly Limited Run. The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions announces today that its critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy will return to London’s West End. Playing at The Gillian Lynne Theatre From 24 September 2024 for a strictly limited run following highly acclaimed international performances. This ‘genuinely epic production‘ (New…
Free Tortilla Chips and Salsa! The UK’s most loved Mexican restaurant Tortilla is celebrating the launch of its new Burrito Society app with FREE tortilla chips and delicious salsa. Tortilla, the real California burrito and taco joint, is known for creating delicious, freshly made meals from scratch using only quality ingredients. Every Tortilla dish is…
Now open near Liverpool Street Station. I have found a restaurant which ticks so many boxes on my culinary dream list. It’s casual, has a great location … oh, and I should mention the food, which is some of the best Chinese food I have had in London. It’s Xi Home Dumplings Bay which has…
And it’s 30% Off the Whole Bill! This year, the popular restaurant Bella Italia, known for its delicious pasta dishes and freshly made, hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, offers the special treat to all students celebrating their big day. Students and guests can enjoy a celebratory meal of up to six people, valid exam results must be…
Giving Away 8,550 FREE pizzas to celebrate exam results day. On the big day when students get their exam grades Frankie & Benny’s, the ultimate family friendly restaurant known for its delicious burgers and Italian classics, will help celebrate their hard work. This amazing offer entitles guests to celebrate their SQA Highers results (Aug 6), A…
Versant Grenache rosé IGP Pays d’Oc 2023. The Franco-American artist Amy Jones – @studiojonesie – was given a free hand to illustrate the bottle artwork for this delicious latest and 5th limited edition of Versant Grenache rosé IGP Pays d’Oc. The clear class is painted in striking fashion. The inspiration for this work came during…
Fun Espresso. Kraken attacks again and it brings Black Spiced Roast Coffee Rum. What a friendly monster, and one which will always be welcome. It is, just like other Kraken products, instantly recognisable on the supermarket shelves. Pirates will gravitate towards the old-fashioned flagon-shape bottle with the distinctive label which will remind them of their…