Food & Drink

London Dining - April

A new Japanese restaurant and special events at Pearl Restaurant and Bar feature in news from London's restaurant scene.

Pembrokeshire, Welsh food hot spot

Pembrokeshire in South West Wales has several claims to fame. It boasts Britain's only coastal national park and a growing reputation for fine cuisine. A culinary highlight of the county calendar is Pembrokeshire Fish Week (June 23 – July 1) which celebrates the county's fishing tradition, beautiful coastline and clean seas with more than a hundred events, from Italian fish cookery to paella nights, rock pool rambles, and river cruises.Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Newly Designed ABSOLUT ICEBAR LONDON Opens

ABSOLUT ICEBAR LONDON has been completely redesigned this Spring with an original new look and interior. The designers and ice sculptors have remodelled the bar, including the ice walls, stools and artwork. A launch reception, in association with CLASS Magazine will be held at the venue on 27th March. The venue will officially reopen on 28th March 2007.Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Tasty Treats From South West Producers At The Exeter Festival

There are 30 additional producers at this year's record breaking Festival showcasing juicy drinks, delicious conserves, meat feasts, sweet treats and something a little different to tantalise the taste buds, alongside well known producers from across the region. The three food and drink pavilions located in the heart of Northernhay Gardens are sponsored by South West Water and Darts Farm. New for this year, is a selection of food related stalls in the Rougemont Castle grounds, including cookware and locally made crockery.Saturday, March 31st, 2007

England's first whisky in production

Visitors to the East of England county of Norfolk will soon be able to witness the first English whisky being made for more than a hundred years. St. George's Distillery, named after the country's patron saint and the country's only registered whisky distillery, became operational in November. Though the first whisky won't be available to sample until December 2009, a visitor centre and shop opens this summer, in late July.Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

Beatles coffee shop opens in London

A life-long Beatles fan and tour guide has opened a Beatles coffee shop close to Abbey Road Studios where the famous pop group recorded its albums. It is also the location of the zebra crossing on which the 'fab four' were photographed – now a place of pilgrimage for fans worldwide.Monday, March 26th, 2007

Sweet Success

The famous design that adorns tins of Lyle’s Golden Syrup has been named by the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest branding.Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Are You Game For Game At The Goring?

It’s the season of mellow fruitfulness, and hurrah, the time to eat game once more at The Goring. Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Ice Cream Made With Madonna’s Favourite Beer

First there were pies and sausages, then came fruitcake and now there’s ice cream made with Landlord, the award-winning ale from Keighley based brewer Timothy Taylor and famously Madonna’s favourite beer.Friday, September 29th, 2006

Learn To Love A Sprout

Sprouts – you either love ‘em or you hate ‘em. But if you don’t eat them, you’re missing out on one of the most healthy and delicious vegetables around.Friday, September 29th, 2006