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‘End of the World’ with Crystal Head Vodka, EC4. 5 December Hidden beneath St Andrews Church in Holborn lies a locked 13th century crypt, which for one night only will creak open to play host to Crystal Head Vodka’s unique ‘End of the World’ lecture. Seeing as the vodka is inspired by the mystery of the 13 crystal heads, it’s apt that they facilitate the conversation about our impending doom as predicted by the Mayan calendar. Conversation will no doubt reach ‘interesting’ levels as visitors enjoy the menu of cocktails that will flow throughout the evening! To bag yourself a free space RSVP to: crystalheadvodka@wcommunications.co.uk
Patrón Tequila is celebrating the start of the festive season with a Naughty & Nice themed take-over of the slightly crazy and ever-so-cool House of Wolf. Upon arrival it will be determined if you’ve been good or bad this year. If you’ve been good, you’ll be led to the angelic attic room with its relaxed lounge environment and Patron Silver cocktails. If you’ve been bad you’ll be taken to the dark side in the first floor Victorian Apothecary bar where you’ll find all manner of weird and wonderful potions and a range of experimental cocktails inspired by Patrón XO Café. The evening will also bring together a motley crew of fortune tellers, experimental canapés pioneers and DJs to keep the party going until 4am. Tickets are £20 including free cocktails and food from www.wegottickets.com/patron
Winter Wonderland @ Hyde Park, until 6 Jan
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![]() Renowned cocktail guru Dre Masso has teamed up with nightlife impresario Eric Yu to create a new drinking den in Chinatown inspired by Soho’s opium dens of the late 19th Century. However, this Opium is a den for more salubrious pursuits: fine dining and drinking. The venue is split into 9 distinct areas over 3 floors, including lounge seating, intimate boudoir-drinking-dens and open-plan bars. The concise cocktail will evolve seasonally with the ingredients discovered in Chinatown and adding to the apothecary feel of the main bar, you’ll even discover a chi-enhancing herb or two amongst the classics. Masso has also matched his signature drinks to the selection of luxurious dim sum and roast meats which make up Opium’s fare. www.opiumchinatown.com
Wishbone, SW9
Having spent over six years working within the revered restaurant group, former Nobu head chef Scott Hallsworth has embarked on his own London venture. Named after the Japanese aesthetic Wabi-sabi, a movement characterised by simple, undeclared beauty, Wabi London will champion this philosophy with understated yet luxurious design and an elegant array of dishes. The seasonal menu is provides a contemporary European interpretation of traditional Japanese cuisine with many dishes distinguished by unusual contrasts of flavours and textures. Signature creations include Foie gras martini with umeshu jelly, nashi & black vinegar; and Tea smoked duck tataki with burnt ginger amazu sauce. Wabi also offers customers the option of dining at a sushi bar overseen by Taiji Maruyama, another Nobu graduate who has dedicated his life to perfecting the fine art of sushi. www.wabirestaurants.com
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Try This Week…
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Following on from the successes of his first three cookbooks, celebrated chef Vivek Singh has used his renowned City restaurant, Cinnamon Kitchen as inspiration for his latest publication. Spread across 288 gloriously glossy pages, the recipes combine authentic Indian spicing with Western cooking techniques to produce balanced dishes for modern, cosmopolitan home cooks. Dishes you can expect to master include everything from a simple Lobster Soup from Kerala and Aromatic Spiced Welsh Lamb Kebabs to heartier plates such as Lucknow-Style Black Leg Chicken Biryani and Roganjosh Shepherd’s Pie. There is also a great section covering the basics of Indian cooking with instructions for making pastes, powders and accompaniments.
Drinks by Tony Conigliaro Often described as the ‘Heston’ of the cocktail world, Tony Conigliaro is amongst the most creative and influential bartenders of his generation. Feted for his relentless pursuit of perfection and his scientific approach, his new book provides a stunning contemporary cocktail guide, which updates 50 classic recipes in astonishing and original ways. Fortunately for home bartenders, the book also contains a good selection of lip-smacking recipes that can be made with off-the-shelf products. More than just a recipe book, Drinks also looks to unveil the fascinating secrets behind the workings of our palettes and aroma to create the perfect cocktail.
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