The term experiential being applied to catering is relatively new so we looked ‘experiential’ up in Oxford Dictionaries and it defines as - involving or based on experience and observation. So experiential is nothing new to catering then but on investigation of Tonic’s experiential application on 19th January we discovered much is. The Science Museum in London’s South … [Read more...]
Majella’s favourite restaurant experiences 2016
As Restaurant Openings and Reviews Editor I thought I would make time to let readers know about my favourite and most memorable restaurants experiences of 2016. It’s a very enjoyable task, full of immensely fond memories. Thanks to all the Chefs and restaurant staff that made my final cut and to those I visited that didn’t. Hope you enjoy! The Frog I heard a great deal … [Read more...]
Majella’s Image of the Month, from Chef Anthony Raffo
Image of the Month is all about engaging imagery, so apart from giving readers the basics of what the image is, where it was taken and why Majella chose it, we will let the images speak for themselves. Hay Ice Cream, Jerusalem Artichoke, Cocoa nib, Smoked Meringue, Bitter Chocolate and Hay Ash This week’s image is a dish created by Chef Anthony Raffo a Private Chef … [Read more...]
Some rather enticing London restaurant openings 2017
The New Year is now upon us and brings with it some very enticing restaurant openings, including three from acclaimed international female chefs. The London restaurant scene continues to offer the most cosmopolitan range of food and drink choices anywhere in the world. And this foodie will continue to peruse as many as I can in 2017, Happy New Year. La Dame de Pic by … [Read more...]
Conrad London St. James launches a winter afternoon tea with a festive twist
To celebrate the changing of the seasons, Conrad London St. James is set to launch its latest limited edition afternoon tea, Winter Solstice. Symbolising the epitome of winter, guests will be able to indulge in this deliciously decadent afternoon tea, which combines fascinating seasonal flavours with a festive twist to whet your appetite. Winter Solstice Afternoon Tea … [Read more...]