Saki Bar and Food Emporium, the contemporary and authentic Japanese restaurant in Smithfield launches two special new low calorie menus this February. Each new menu contains less than 300kcal, only a fraction of the Recommended Daily Allowance (2,000kcal for women and 2,500kcal for men), while remaining healthy and nutritious.
Valentine’s Day menus’for him and for her’ at Trishna
Romantic couples will have a serious case of ‘menu envy’ this February 14, at Trishna in London, as the contemporary Indian restaurant marks the big day with a quirky twist: ‘His’ and ‘Hers’ menus.
To Your Heart’s Content
Foodepedia travels to southwest France to learn more about the most heart friendly wines in the world – and to influence their future blends.
Tortilla
Oh God, the entire Foodepedia office is now lying around like stunned elephants. Tortilla, the ‘only burrito joint in South East London’ has just delivered us a complimentary bonanza of burritos, nachos and dips for the whole office. Thing is though that one medium burrito is enough to feed a small family while a large could probably feed a small country. They are absolutely stuffed with goodness though and now, so are we.
Big breakfast – small bill at The National Gallery
At just £9 for the very fullest of monties, The Great British Breakfast from The National Café proves that value for money need not mean the slightest compromise on quality. As crafted by the chefs at Oliver Peyton’s café de luxe in The National Gallery, this most memorable matutinal meal will beat both the credit crunch and your hunger.
The Landmark London offers dinner or brunch for Valentines
If you want Valentines to last all weekend this year, you might want to look into the romantic offerings at The Landmark London. According to their website, you can have a ring brought to your table with the big dessert or room service delivered on a tray of rose petals. In The Winter Garden an intimate meal will be served under the starry sky followed by Champagne cocktails in The Mirror Bar. Why not make Sunday morning special, too, with brunch on The Gazebo.
Valentine chocolates exploding with flavour
The young chocolatier raised in a mining town has put together a valentine selection exploding with flavour and romance. Paul A Young’s collection includes delicate chocolate roses infused with essential oil of English rose, a red heart gift box, a love heart cube and love bites filled with sultry combinations like passion fruit and vanilla or black raspberry liquer.
New Zealand lamb heading our way
2nd February 2009 marked the start of the ‘New Season’ for New Zealand Lamb here in the UK, reminding lamb-lovers nationwide that their favourite meat is widely available. New Zealand’s climate ensures that lamb is available for UK customers virtually all year round. It also complements a range of other seasonal, springtime vegetables, such as new potatoes, tomatoes and purple sprouting broccoli.
British comfort food on the Sunday menu at Bibendum
At a time when many families may be worried about their futures, Chef Matthew Harris has created a comfort-food menu to offer customers a cosy version of Bibendum’s award-winning French-British cuisine. Those looking for Sunday night favourites will be reassured by classics such as Omelette Arnold Bennett, Gloucester old sport pork chops, steak béarnaise, and haddock and chips; while there are also some contemporary and oriental choices for those preferring to inject a little spice into their evening. All dishes are complete with no need for side orders or extras.
Cooking With Monisha- Chef’s Evening- Valentine’s Dinner With Market Experience
The UK’s hottest Indian cookery school has created a special event for Valentine’s Day. Chef Monisha Bharadwaj will cook you a romantic Indian supper using fresh ingredients. Enjoy the evening dining in an exotic, relaxed ambience with that special someone. Watch Monisha cook her favourite recipes for you and enjoy a sumptuous 3-course meal that you will never get to eat in any restaurant! Chat with Monisha as she cooks and pick up tips on how to recreate the special flavours at home.