The 2017 Mogford Short Story Prize is now officially open. The competition invites budding writers of all ages to pen an original short story focused on Food & Drink. With a lucrative top prize of £10,000 awarded to the winning author, this year’s competition sees star of the BBC’s Great British Bake Off and national treasure Mary Berry lead the judging panel alongside … [Read more...]
Renovated Scottish castle hotel launches hunt for its first ever first-footer
A nationwide search has been launched to find the luckiest person in Scotland to be the first-footer at a luxury Scottish castle hotel’s first ever Hogmanay celebration. Inspired by the centuries-old Scots’ tradition, Crossbasket Castle near Glasgow is looking to welcome a tall, dark handsome stranger bearing gifts, who will bring with the midnight bells good fortune for the … [Read more...]
One in 5 million: som saa take on the hot pot at Shuang Shuang
Shuang Shuang, Shaftesbury Avenue’s specialist hot pot restaurant, is to continue its’ collaboration series this month with som saa, who will bring the lesser known flavours of regional Thailand to the boil with their ‘Kuai Tiao Ruea’ noodle soup. Co-head Chefs Andy Oliver and Mark Dobbie will premier their limited edition hot pot from November 15th, which will run as a special … [Read more...]
Bala Baya Launches January 2017 – Bringing Tel Aviv To Southwark
This January, Bala Baya brings a day in the life of Tel Aviv to Southwark’s Union Street Arches. Bala Baya will bring the raw creativity of Tel Aviv’s hip, all-day eateries to London. A sleek Bauhaus-inspired restaurant, this is the first stand alone project from Israeli-born Head Chef Eran Tibi, formerly of Ottolenghi, Made in Camden and the critically acclaimed Zest@JW3. … [Read more...]
Simply having a Super Festivo time: ASK Italian launches delicious new Christmas menu
On November 15th, ASK Italian is launching its new Christmas menu range, so gather the good people around you and get ready to simply have a Super Festivo time! ASK Italian are encouraging guests to take a step back from the daily grind and connect with loved ones this Christmas, like generations of Italians do. So why not enjoy Christmas like an Italian, by gathering all … [Read more...]