Heston, it seems, has outdone himself. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal – his first venture outside the Berkshire village of Bray and widely regarded as London's best new place to eat of last year – has trumped his own Fat Duck in this year's list of the world's best restaurants. Dinner, in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, entered the list at No 9 – the highest new entry and four … [Read more...]
More pubs for Moonshine, Young’s and Craft Beer Co
Young’s has unveiled a major refurbishment of The Shaftesbury on Kew Road in Richmond, previously the Shaftesbury Arms, as part of a continuing upgrading of its London pubs. Craft Beer Co, Loungers, Moonshine and Livelyhood are among others with openings news this week. A new classic design to the interior of The Shaftesbury has been backed by a revamped garden area and new … [Read more...]
Superb summer of sport for pubs
Superb summer of sport – BBPA issues guidance for running great pub events With millions set to enjoy a superb summer of sport in their favourite local pub, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has issued clear guidance for pubs, which should help to ensure their European Football Championship and Olympic events run smoothly, safely and successfully. The BBPA has … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great British Chefs, by Dominic Chapman
This week's recipe of the week is Chocolate fondant with nougatine biscuit and toffee sauce from The Royal Oak Head Chef, Dominic Chapman and courtesy of www.greatbritishchefs.com. Chocolate fondant is a classic dish and here Dominic Chapman pairs the oozing dessert with a tremendously viscous toffee sauce and a quenelle of vanilla ice cream. Chapman is a master of … [Read more...]
Café Spice Namaste and Moving Venue fusion
Café Spice Namaste, Cyrus and PervinTodiwala's celebrated pan-Indian restaurant in East London, has entered into a dynamic new partnership with award-winning events company Moving Venue. The collaboration will offer private and corporate customers and all discriminating events planners the exemplary Indian cuisine for which Master Chef Cyrus Todiwala is renowned, … [Read more...]