Glazed octopus with green tea tempura, root and sea vegetables and Jerusalem artichoke cream. Like all seafood, finding the right balance between over and underdone when cooking octopus can be a challenge, but Francesco Apreda ensures his is perfectly tender by poaching the tentacles in a water bath before finishing them off in a frying pan to produce a gloriously golden … [Read more...]
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie Opens
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie is now open in the heart of Clifton Village, Bristol. Set in the magnificent Clifton and Hotwells Conservation Area, in the old NatWest Bank on the corner of Caledonia Place and The Mall – overlooking The Mall Gardens – the building itself is Georgian with an impressive portico entrance and vast domed, near-wall to ceiling windows. The most … [Read more...]
Dorsett Hospitality International Strengthens its UK Presence
Dorsett Hospitality International is delighted to announce the development of its second hotel in London, Dorsett City, a 13 storey building formerly known as The Matrix, located next to Aldgate tube station and the 18th century St Botolph Church. Dorsett Hospitality International’s first hotel, Dorsett Shepherds Bush, opened in 2014 and Dorsett City, London, will further … [Read more...]
London set for its biggest staycation boom
The number of British holidaymakers opting to join the staycation trend this year is on the rise, coinciding with an expected surge in overseas tourists taking advantage of the weak pound. Luxury London serviced apartment specialist Cheval Residences, which currently holds the top three places on TripAdvisor in the category of ‘Speciality Lodging’ within London, is offering … [Read more...]
The Good Food Guide Commends The Bingham
The Good Food Guide Local Restaurant of the Year Awards were announced last week and Richmond’s riverside destination restaurant, bar and boutique hotel, the Bingham, was shortlisted in the London category and highly commended. Talented Head Chef Andrew Cole creates brilliant flavours in a fresh and modern British style. The Bingham is an independent restaurant, known for … [Read more...]