I believe there’s a line in Cocktail where someone says of Tom Cruise’s character: “Guys want to be him and the girls want to be with him”. Head on down to The Lonsdale and it’s about as close as one is ever likely to get to the ‘Cocktail’ movie experience in London. The bar... »
As the economy has boomed, the foodie world has largely become influenced by style over substance. We’ve all been wowed by a ‘pithivier of this’, ‘foam of that’ and ‘tasting’ plates of food which wouldn’t look out of place at The National Gallery. However, the tide has changed. If we are going to spend... »
Jazz up your cuisine this summer with an exclusive demonstration of BBQ techniques by celebrity chef Jun Tanaka. On Sunday 8 August 2010, for one day only, the five-star Renaissance London Chancery Court Hotel – home to Tanaka’s glamorous Pearl Restaurant and Bar – will close its historic courtyard exclusively for the afternoon demonstration.... »
A brief culinary history lesson if I may. Bruno Loubet made his name in the early 1990’s as one of the most dynamic and consistently brilliant young chefs cooking in England. Jobs at high profile restaurants such as Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons were awarded, Michelin Stars were gained and things were generally looking... »
Viners has teamed up with Keevil & Keevil (www.keevilandkeevil.co.uk)– the oldest shop on London’s famous Smithfield Meat Market - to get your summer off to a sizzling start. Keevil & Keevil offers a fantastic selection of the finest meat and poultry, including tasty barbecue boxes, gourmet sausages and delicious charcuterie, all delivered direct to your door. For... »
If you like your lunch Italian, your brunch American, cocktails at dinner time and dinner at bedtime, Giant Robot is the place to be. Giant Robot takes over the site of long-serving Clerkenwell favourite, Match Bar, and whilst the owners are still the same, the new venue is very different. With a name like... »
I often walk past Busaba Eathai on Wardour Street, look at the queue and wonder just what all the fuss is about. One Thursday as I sat in the cafe over the road I thought it was about time I found out. It was early evening, the perfect time to slip in before the crowds... »
What better treat to share this summer than a bag or two of Kettle® Chips, the delicious hand cooked crisps? Our friends at Kettle® Chips are offering three lucky Love Food, Love Drink readers a Kettle® Chips goody bag. It’s loaded with plenty of Kettle® Chips, a funky portable barbecue, plus a stylish apron... »
