Month: October 2025

MR. WHITE’S GIN Mushroom Martini

Wine Alive’s Autumn Sipping Series. MR. WHITE’S GIN, the elegant London Dry Gin created by star chef Marco Pierre White, has received accolades for its...

Amalfi St Paul’s

Italian Food by the Cathedral. I have been a restaurant reviewer for more than 20 years and I tend to be sceptical when a venue...

The Couch Charger

Fast and Stylish. The latest product from Krafted is a fast-charge wireless charging mat. It is designed to stay put over any sofa, armchair or...

Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene

‘Superiore’ Sparkling from Italy via Tesco. This delightful and affordable sparkle from Tesco is part of their ‘Tesco Finest’ range. We will likely be entertaining...

Betty’s for Christmas

Sweet treats and gifts. Bettys is something of a British institution, even if you have never actually visited the actual Bettys of York or other...

Pesquera Millenium Gran Reserva

Ribera del Duero, 2019. It will soon be the festive season and a cheap bottle of plonk, though perfectly acceptable for the rest of the...

Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2026

The World’s Bestselling Annual Wine Guide. Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2026 is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine – in shops,...

Smokehead at Morrisons

Follow the Smoke  for a very special deal. Listen up: here’s an early Christmas present for those who love smoky whisky. Smokehead Original, a hero...

Tim Tams Sweet & Salty at Tesco

Launched as a Permanent Addition! Created in 1964, Arnott’s Tim Tam has been the delicious go-to chocolatey biscuit for all occasions in Australia.  Those cookies...

Cheers and Cheese to EU

A Celebration of Prosecco and Grana Padano. Who doesn’t like that iconic pairing of wine and cheese? When the wine is Prosecco and the cheese...

London Cava Discovery Week and Beyond

Continuing the Love of Spanish Sparkling Wine. A celebration of Spain’s most iconic sparkling wine is Cava Discovery Week, which ran from 26th September to...

Westin London City Hotel

History and Contemporary Elegance. The Westin London City stands on an impressive riverside spot with views over London’s iconic River Thames. The hotel is opposite...

Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin

Modern London Dry Gin! The first thing one notices about Caorunn gin is, well, the gin! Its rather classy bottle presents mountain-stream-clear aromatic alcohol in...