If you are looking to catch the Six Nations matches but don’t fancy long treks and pricey tickets for cold and overcrowded stadia, then where better to watch all of this year’s matches than at your favourite local? Having kicked off with England vs. Italy at Twickenham on Saturday 7th February, The Avalon and The Abbeville in Clapham and The White Hart in Kennington invite you to enjoy every game of the championship.
New addition to family-owned Spaghetti House
The newest addition to the Spaghetti House family will feature a high seating counter at the entrance and an impressive temperature-controlled wine display. Diners at Westfeld Spaghetti House will enjoy the aromatic will enjoy the open kitchen with a flame fired pizza oven seen as ‘revolutionary’ some 50 years ago at the original Goodge Street branch.
Chop, Chop – It’s Time To Make Some Sweet Pepper Chutney
While we tend to think of Autumn as ‘chutney season’, at any time of the year we can find ourselves faced with a bargain, one which cries out to be preserved for enjoyment long after its normal usage period. Many market stalls and greengrocers will offer excellent deals of produce, such as peppers.
The Pembroke opens for business on Old Brompton Road
Situated on the corner of Old Brompton Road, the iconic Victorian building formerly know as the Coleherene pub, has been transformed into an informal gastro pub that offers quality food and drink in an opulent setting with a traditional twist.
The Commander – Makes it so
The Commander offers what they call a 360-degree dining concept, with an Oyster Bar; a bistro restaurant; a Deli with three private dining rooms; and a courtyard where independent suppliers will trade quality fresh fish and flowers.
Rasa Sayang
With bills that come in lower than a Peking Duck on final approach, and a laudable focus on authenticity, Rasa Sayang is a great ambassador for its cuisine and the ideal place for a fast lunch or a more leisurely dinner. Dieters beware of the pork fat though, it’s easy to make a pig of yourself.
A Food Lovers Delight At The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair
If fine food and drink excites you then a visit to the Country Living Magazine Spring Fair will be sure to live up to your idea of foodie heaven.The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair takes place from 11-15 March 2009 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London. From handmade chocolate and cheeses to oatcakes and organic produce, there is a wide variety of foods to suit all tastes and visitors can try before they buy!
Brown Brothers spice up wine
Now I must confess that I have never been convinced about wine with Indian food. I’ve been to no end of press events where a top sommelier hired by a fancy Indian restaurant has introduced a wine and food pairing menu. Some have been fun, all have been interesting, but throughout I have been unable to rid myself of one cynical thought – they want to convince us to drink wine with Indian because there’s a bigger mark up on wine than on lager. There I’ve said it.
Scottish Whisky Month
“Whisky Month in May is the perfect time to visit Scotland, the home of whisky. An exciting programme of distillery and festival events awaits our visitors. They will experience the very best that Scotch Whisky has to offer and learn why this global icon embodies the spirit of Scotland.” Find out more
Love hot chocolate this Valentine’s
If you like chocolate, {Hello Girls) then the MARS hot chocolates range should make you go all gooey with delight. With four flavours to choose from : Moment du Chocolat Gourment (that’s French btw), GALAXYCreamy Hot Chocolate, MALTESERS Malted Hot Chocolate and MARS Hot Chocolate.