It’s truly the best of British to dine at Restaurant St. Barts Smithfield November 30, 2022 Stepping into Restaurant St Bart’s is like walking into the most luxurious Shepherd’s hut you could imagine. With an emphasis on stone and wood, the space is so calm I half expected to be ushered to the spa for a massage. We began the meal on cosy, candlelit sheep-skin covered chairs with a wax-sealed menu [...]
Fabulous Christmas cheese and wine to stun dinner party guests November 30, 2022 How to perfect your Christmas cheese and wine servings this year Flavour is fine, but when selecting items for a cheeseboard, the key is to think about weight, texture, and intensity. A creamy bloom cheese such as a brie or camembert, for instance, is perfectly paired with the effervescent bubbles and acidity of a champagne [...]
Atelier Wren on how to design an ‘it’ restaurant November 29, 2022 Saltie Girl in Mayfair is London’s newest “it” restaurant, already frequented by celebs from Salma Hayek to Robert Pattinson. We caught up with Jake Raslan and Lorenzo Buscaroli, the interior design duo behind Atelier Wren, the studio that brought the space to life. What was your vision for Saltie Girl? JAKE RASLAN: Saltie Girl is [...]
Sausage-casing maker Devro receives offer from Saria group November 25, 2022 One of the leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry has had an offer to bought up by the Saria group for around £667m. Sausage-casing maker Devro was snapped up by Bidco, a subsidiary of Saria, with shareholders entitled to receive 316.1 pence in cash for each share held. German-based Saria is a [...]
Egg supply crisis: Tesco introduces buying limits as JD Wetherspoon changes menu November 22, 2022 Tesco is the latest chain to introduce limits on egg purchases owing to shortages and high costs. The supermarket told City AM it is introducing a limit of three boxes per customer to prevent shelves going empty. This comes after the British Egg Council warned the public that a the industry has been dealing with [...]
Where to watch the world cup: Best London pubs for Qatar 2022 November 18, 2022 The first winter World Cup is finally upon us. Here are our top London venues to watch it. VINEGAR YARD Vinegar Yard, located next to London Bridge station, is showing all the big games on its giant screen. Those who work in the area have probably already experienced its summer beer garden, which now shifts [...]
How Instagram is changing the way people think about wine November 18, 2022 Though a few of the old guard may prefer wine to remain solely in the cellar (preferably theirs) or the members club tasting room, savvy wine brands have been working with social media to expand their reach, diversify their client base and make the industry, essentially, more enjoyable. “The wine trade was late to the [...]
Ask the expert: Tom Cenci on where to eat and drink in London November 16, 2022 Nessa executive chef Tom Cenci tells us where to eat in the capital on your day off, from gourmet to takeaway. FACING HEAVEN This is one of my favourite, if not my number one, places to go in London; it’s a cool, quirky little restaurant that’s full of character. I don’t want to jinx it, [...]
Galvin Bistrot review: A perfect City spot for a working lunch November 16, 2022 Located near to Spitalfields Market and next door to Brother Marcus, Galvin Bistrot & Bar presents diners with an authentic French bistrot experience, from the ambiance to the décor and menus. It’s a five minute walk from Liverpool Street station and has quickly established itself as the new hotspot for a working lunch. WHO IS [...]
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