Specialist Shops
Henley Hampers
And talking of Henley and the Regatta…
The Three Tuns is one of Henley’s oldest drinking houses, situated in the middle of the market square. They have launched a picnic basket service (although the website, Henley Hampers, doesn’t seem to be operational) where you select from a list of products. They need just 24 hours notice […]
The Natural Kitchen
With all the hype surrounding the Whole Foods opening it is easy to forget that ‘other whole food stores are available’. Not sure how The Natural Kitchen will cope with the re-opening of the local Waitrose as a ethical store though…
“A pioneering slow food store, selling organic, wild and artisan foods… sustainability, seasonality, traceability, low […]
Wholefoods, Kensington
Not made it to the new Whole Foods Store in Kensington yet? Me neither. I thought I would let them ‘bed-down’ first before treking up to London.
The press frenzy continues though. The Telegraph has a short report on the ‘press opening’ and conclude that
“for all the niggles, we need Whole Foods to succeed. It’ll raise […]
Leaf Tea Travel Bag
Leaf, the London and online tea boutique has released a limited edition tea travel kit “so you don’t run out of a good quality cup of tea on weekends away”.
The bag, of which there are only 500, was designed by Parisian designer Les Petites Emplattes is exclusive to Leaf; it is made from grey felt […]
The Olive Oil Club
There are several foodie clubs, accessible online, that promise regular deliveries of their wares - cheese, chocolate and of course wine - they always sound great until you come to the subscription! The Olive Oil Club promises to deliver “up to three 500ml bottles of ultra fresh extra virgin olive oil four times a […]