22nd May 2012 - newsPretty thrilled to announce a link-up and a half happening this Friday night. The just launched Street Feast that has... [read more]15th May 2012 - in the pressHere's Vic Stewart in today's Evening Standard Online, sucking on some of London's rib happenings. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/foodanddrink/sticky-fingers-ribs-revolution-hits-london-7753175.html [read more]9th May 2012 - newsAnyone? Pittsburgh, City of Champions, championing women's right to breast-feed in public. Keeping it mobile, keeping it public. Forward! http://www.inhabitots.com/the-milk-truck-mobile-breastfeeding-unit-by-jill-miller-now-on-display-at-the-warhol-in-pittsburgh/ [read more]6th May 2012 - newsJust been told about this phenomenon of gravitational defiance - NYC food trucks being hoisted up giant freight lifts in... [read more]4th May 2012 - in the pressThis is really CUTE! All the street food spots of LDN mapped in illustrations - including Brockley Market, Battersea, Broadway... [read ... Continue reading →
Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with a spot of great British afternoon tea at Aubaine. The new ‘T’ at Aubaine menu offers a delicious selection of sweet mini patisserie with tea and champagne. The British jellymongers have created a crazy golf course like no other atop the Selfridges London roof, as part of The Big Rooftop Tea & Golf Party. Use your golfing prowess to conquer the seven wonders of London, realised as cake-inspired obstacles. Selfridges London is delighted to introduce ‘M∙A∙C on 3’: the new destination for personalised artistry, private lessons, beauty workshops, bridal consultations and much more. With a host of unique retail concepts which can’t be found anywhere else, we are delighted to announce that our children’s department has been recognised by Junior ... Continue reading →
Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with a spot of great British afternoon tea at Aubaine. The new ‘T’ at Aubaine menu offers a delicious selection of sweet mini patisserie with tea and champagne. The British jellymongers have created a crazy golf course like no other atop the Selfridges London roof, as part of The Big Rooftop Tea & Golf Party. Use your golfing prowess to conquer the seven wonders of London, realised as cake-inspired obstacles. Selfridges London is delighted to introduce ‘M∙A∙C on 3’: the new destination for personalised artistry, private lessons, beauty workshops, bridal consultations and much more. With a host of unique retail concepts which can’t be found anywhere else, we are delighted to announce that our children’s department has been recognised by Junior ... Continue reading →
Jan Konetzki from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay was last night crowned winner of the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2012 competition in a closely contested final at the London International Wine Fair at ExCel. German-born Konetzki fended off tough competition from runners-up Laurent Richet of Restaurant Sat Bains and Clement Robert from Medlar Restaurant. The 31-year-old became head sommelier at Restaurant Gordon Ramsey 18 months ago.“It’s very exciting - I’m delighted to have won,” said Konetzki. “I really enjoyed the competition today, there was a real feeling of camaraderie among all the sommeliers. It was tough, but it was also fun.”Rigorous tasksIn front of an audience of invited guests, the three top sommeliers, whittled down from 12 throughout the day, were set rigorous tasks designed ... Continue reading →
British food has not always had the best reputation, from lumpy gravy to stodgy sausages. But over the past decade, it has made major strides globally, thanks in part to the reputations of international chefs.Here in Prague, a number of British businesses and importers of British products have ridden this wave of increased popularity."British food is on the up, thanks in part to chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver. The reputation of British food has been lifted," said Christopher Robertson, owner and founder of Robertson, a four-strong Prague chain of British butcher's and international delicatessens. "Britain is a very cosmopolitan country, so the range of foods is quite extensive. And many British brands are renowned: Cadbury's, Weetabix, Marmite."He opened his first butcher's in Nusle ... Continue reading →
Shazia Mirza and Joy Carter are two top comedians from different cultures who will perform their brand new one hour shows. Expect a dazzling evening as this is a unique opportunity to see two award winning female comedians at their very best.Shazia Mirza, the award winning British Asian stand up from Birmingham, brings an hour of brand new material. Unique and original with her take on life, she talks family, relationships, and the ‘mundanity’ of domestic life with an hilarious edge. "Warm, bubbly with a refreshing confidence.... and no shortage of gags"Metro____________ Joy Carter will be showcasing her new show GET CARTER, where she explores the mad array of people who have tried to ‘get her’ in her childhood right through to modern day. Carter’s ... Continue reading →
