In celebration of the wonderful produce that we have in Britain, Garry Hollihead at The Northall is launching a seasonal focus on UK-sourced hero ingredients starting with asparagus. The Northall will display a variety of dishes incorporating British asparagus, with tasting samples for...

Opened in the summer of 2006 and driven by a love of great beers, a distaste for big business and a desire for a fresh start, Grain Brewery is an independent brewery based in South Norfolk. We spoke to Managing Director and Founder, Phil Halls, to learn more about Grain’s wonderful...

Some of the restaurant industry’s biggest names, including Fay Maschler, Paul A. Young, Jay Rayner, Oliver Peyton, Jun Tanaka, and Hawksmoor’s Will Beckett, gathered at Shoreditch House on Tuesday night for an incredible charity auction for aid agency Action Against Hunger. Attendees were...

Cameron House triumphed at the recent Scottish Hotel Awards with a run of success throughout the evening. The 10th annual awards of what has become known as the ‘Scottish Hotel Oscars’ proved that Cameron House is without a doubt one of the most renowned and celebrated hotels in the...

High tea is taken to another level at Paramount, the restaurant and bar at the tip of Centre Point. Ascend 32 floors and enjoy its all-new high tea – the highest in London, no less – with 360-degree views of the capital. Whether with leaves (£28) or with bubbles (£42), high tea here is...

West London will be in full bloom this May for the centenary year of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the area’s chicest restaurant and bar, The Botanist, will be planting a pearl of a pop-up right in the middle of Sloane Square. From Wednesday 22nd May until Saturday 25th May (inclusive),...

Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, is celebrating after being invited to join the exclusive Pride of Britain Hotels. The Pride of Britain Hotels association was formed in 1982, and is a leading collection of luxury and boutique hotels, with outstanding...

Maison Lillet, the French apéritif producer in Bordeaux, announces the launch of the first National Apéritif Day in the UK, on Thursday May 16th 2013.  Inspired by the enthusiasm surrounding Lillet Rosé, their first new fine wine-based product in 50 years launched last year, Maison...

Ten years ago Rainer Becker brought his modern Japanese cuisine, based on the informal izakaya style of dining, to London and introduced the robata grill to Europe. His Zuma and Roka restaurants have grown into a global success story with locations from South East Asia to the United States...

Bowmore, Islay’s first Single Malt whisky, has announced the highly anticipated launch of Tempest 4. This complex and rewarding dram is non-chill-filtered and aged for a decade in first fill bourbon casks. A true product of its environment – wild, raw and untamed – each mouthful is...

  In a fiercely fought contest, Loic Avril of The Fat Duck has taken the top UK slot and been crowned 2013 winner of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ Young Sommelier of the Year Award. Avril now goes on to represent the UK and compete on the World stage at the Chaîne des...

Michelin-starred executive Chef William Drabble, member of the Slow Food UK Chef Alliance, in partnership with Slow Food UK, will be hosting four very special seasonal dinners in the chic Mayfair private dining room of his restaurant, Seven Park Place at the luxury five star St...

Vinopolis, London’s destination for food and wine tasting is delighted to announce an exclusive evening with Nyetimber, England’s premier sparkling wine producer. Specialising in traditional method premium sparkling wine and winner of multiple awards, Sussex-based Nyetimber is one of...

Michelin starred chef Shaun Rankin has revealed the opening of his own restaurant ‘Ormer’. The much-anticipated restaurant and bar will be based in Jersey and take pride of place in the historical centre of the town. Shaun Rankin, best known for his winning performance on BBC2’s Great...

On-line retailer, drinks21.com serves up a cracking range of fabulous and fruity reds and crisp white wines – perfect with the juicy richness of lamb, tender-sweet baby carrots and the first of the incomparable Jersey Royals. FirstCape Limited Release Merlot. £60 for a case of 12...

It’s Europe vs. North America in this second AUCHENTOSHAN SWITCH, a bartender talent search presented by Auchentoshan® Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland’s only triple distilled single malt whisky. The Auchentoshan Switch is a trans-continental bartender swap like no other that...

It has been 90 years since the founding father, Shinjiro Torii, built Yamazaki, the first whisky distillery in Japan. In 2012, Japanese whisky made another global breakthrough with Suntory being named Distiller of the Year for the third time in three years. The global progress of Suntory...

In dire need of retail therapy? K West Hotel & Spa (read our feature here!) is on the doorstep of Westfield London, the largest urban retail destination in Europe with over 240 outlets.  Need a refreshing cocktail with a real spring zing? To reawaken your tastebuds, K West’s expert...

Turpino 2010, a new addition to the Querciabella family of biodynamic fine wines, will be featured in a private preview tasting for members of the trade and press at Michelin-starred restaurant Rouge Tomate in New York City two days prior to the wine’s March 14th launch in London –...

Deepest winter in the Dehesa region of Spain is the time for the traditional annual ceremony known as the Matanza. This is when Ibérico pig farmers choose one from their herd to slaughter. Chef Director Ben Tish and Co-founder Simon Mullins recently returned from a trip to the Dehesa to...

Always looking for a chance to show off their affection for ale, The White Horse on Parsons Green is inviting fellow enthusiasts to their second annual ‘Over The Hop Festival’. From Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th March they will host a hop-ilicious weekend paying tribute to the traditional...

Securing Gold in the ‘Business Tourism’ category and Bronze as ‘Large Hotel of the Year’, Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort (near Calne, Wiltshire. www.bowood-hotel.co.uk) was one of just two Wiltshire winners – and four ‘double’ triumphs – at the South West Tourism...

Celebrate the RBS Six Nations with a special rugby supper at The Cadogan Hotel (read our feature here!) on Thursday 14 March 2013 from 7pm, ahead of England’s game against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The night will be hosted by former rugby star Tom Rees (London Wasps and...

Searching for an alternative to the usual flowers and chocolate this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than the Midori Rose in Bloom cocktail, specially created by Midori’s mixologist Manuel Terron. Whether you’re planning a romantic date with a loved one or celebrating singledom with...

Yesterday, the Drinks Retailing Awards, awarded Real Ale Ltd ‘Independent beer retailer of the year’. Awarded for its commitment to championing beer and making it the core element in the success of their business in the past year. The awards are among the trade’s biggest highlights,...

What is love? K West Hotel & Spa (read our exclusive feature here) has three special ways to show your partner exactly what love is this Valentine’s. Whether you’re looking for a romantic meal for two, a shared spa day or the full passionate package with everything included, K West...

Indulge your loved one with the ultimate romantic getaway in a Superior River Double bedroom at the Bingham.  Share an intimate whirlpool bath with luxurious Abahna scented candles and bath oils, while sipping a glass of chilled Alain Thienot Champagne and nibbling hand-made chocolates by...

Valentine’s Day is a day of love and appreciation, meaning that women throughout the country will find themselves waiting in anticipation for a token of love from their partners. Whilst indulgent chocolates are delicious, they play havoc with the post-festive diet, and traditional flowers...

Follow in the footsteps of the great Lord Nelson and set up a secret rendezvous with your lover in the River Room at The Gun, Docklands.  The history-drenched venue was the meeting point for the famous flag officer and his mistress Lady Emma Hamilton, where it’s rumoured they made full use...

  After much anticipation, the reservations line for Story – the debut restaurant from Tom Sellers – will open at 9am on Friday, 1st February.  Taking bookings over the phone and online via www.restaurantstory.co.uk for the following month only, diners will have to move quickly...