Mowgli for Christmas

Indian Feast in Charlotte Street. That came round quick! We are already on the countdown to Christmas. We look for wonderful restaurants that are presenting...

Old Pulteney 12-Year-Old Whisky

Hints of the Sea. Old Pulteney 12-Year-Old is a classic Highland malt that draws inspiration from the distillery’s surrounding coast. It is called ‘the maritime...

Argentinian Mendoza Malbec 2023

Tesco Finest Red. This Argentinian Mendoza Malbec 2023 Vino Argentino Bebida Nacional Red Wine is a fine expression of Argentinian Mendoza Malbec. It’s produced by...

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...