An unexpected food find on a wine tasting trip to Alsace has led to the roll-out of one of Bistrot Pierre’s most authentic - and soon to be most popular - dishes on its menu: Tarte Flambée . The thin, crispy, savoury tart is a speciality in the Eastern region of France and is covered with a white onion and crème fraiche base on which a variety of toppings can be … [Read more...]
Conde Nast Johansens 2015 Award Winners
The UK and Ireland Winners for 2015 have been announced: Best Newcomer Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Contemporary Victoriana grace and elegance in central Edinburgh Best for Romance Alexander House Hotel and Utopia Spa Stately manor house-cum-countryside spa hideaway Best Service The Atlantic Hotel Spoiling service plus Jersey charm … [Read more...]
Neighbourhood – the new bar, beer shop & food concept in Stratford City
Faucet Inn, the growing collection of eclectic venues in south east England,launches its new concept, Neighbourhood, on 22 November on Celebration Avenue in East Village, Stratford City. Located close to the busy Westfield Stratford development and Stratford International train station, Neighbourhood, with its large urban bar area, will offer an exciting range of artisan … [Read more...]
Research reveals pubs’ enduring popularity
Visiting the pub remains the number one out-of-home leisure activity for UK adults, a new study from leading beer and beverage business Carlsberg UK has revealed. Despite stories in the press that regularly paint a negative picture for pubs and bars, a significant 34% of consumers choose to frequent them. This compares to 31% visiting retail locations, 30% choosing coffee … [Read more...]
Bubbleology takes the Tea-volution to Bluewater
The British high street brand Bubbleology, also Europe’s favourite Bubble tea chain, has opened the first Bubbleology bar in Kent in the Bluewater shopping centre. Bubble tea is the name given to the wide variety of refreshing flavoured fruit teas and milk teas that are served ice cold or piping hot. The drink contains chewy natural tapioca balls that you suck up through a … [Read more...]