I’d visited Tom’s Terrace on opening night when Lanson was free-flowing, meaning bathroom trips were frequent and essential, the slight downfall being they’re located outside of the restaurant, obviously. It’s only a slight disgruntle, as are the other minor hitches with the meal, undoubtedly not worth kicking up a fuss over. The occasion was a perfect fit for the venue, a really fantastic place to grab a quick bite with a friend and enjoy the summer sun.
Geetie’s Cookbook – Recipes from the Duke of Cambridge Organic Pub
Packed full of eco friendly organic recipes and cheerfully free of ego, this cookbook brings the taste of this pioneering Gastro Pub to those of us unlucky enough not to live near to it. Seasonally laid out, it delivers plenty of food for thought.
The OXO Tower Brasserie:Not Afternoon Tea
The sexy mousse, the persistent pigeon and cocktails for two. The OXO Tower Brasserie’s Not Afternoon Tea reviewed.
Mont Tauch Fitou 2008
Mont Tauch is the largest co-operative in Fitou, southern France and their Cellar Reserve Terroir d’Altitude Vieilles Vignes is made from grapes grown at high altitudes on old vines. The Mont Tauch Fitou is available Morrison’s at £7.99 which is good price for this lovely wine, it is versatile and worth putting on your shopping list this summer.
Volupte introduces Tuesday evening and free lunchtime show packages
Decadence is the order of the day at Volupté, rich deep maroon colours on the walls, with feature walls and areas, and low lighting to accentuate the feel of something just a little naughty. It is definitely a little different from any other restaurant lunch or dinner.
A rum do at No 5
I’m drawn to new things like a magpie to shiny objects so how could I resist the opportunity to attend the launch of a very exclusive rum? Especially when there’s the opportunity to taste a bottle of £125 rum?
Boisdale of Belgravia
While Boisdale says it’s in Belgravia, it’s also two minutes from Victoria Coach Station. But why quibble with this old Scottish establishment, destination cigar lounge, whisky bar, jazz club and comfort to wealthy barflies?
Pizzas with Fire and Stone
To mark the opening of Fire and Stone’s fifth restaurant Qin Xie was invited to try out Fire and Stone’s extensive pizza menu.
The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court
The ghost of Oliver Reed hangs over the The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court. Far from being a middling actor who surrendered his career, and ultimately his life, to alcohol, here he’s a demi god, although of course he never did things by halves. It was always pints. Boom boom!
City Institution Announces Deal of the Century
City instituion, High Timber is celebrating the start of the grouse season with a dining deal that is highly affordable (for some).