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London Picnic Club

by Andrew on July 31, 2012 in Eating Out with No comments

london picnic clubWelcome picnickers, experiential artists Platterform continue their residency at the Skyroom launching straight into their next hotly tipped immersive food and drink adventure - The London Picnic Club, from now until the 11th August.

Platterform collected the Young British Foodies ‘Best Food Experience’ award earlier this year with their curated events to give diners a memorable, multi-sensory experience; with an aim to surprise and excite audiences, with top quality food and drink at the heart everything they do. Platterform create feasts for all the five senses with performance, space and social interaction.

Running for the duration of the Olympics, the Skyroom will undergo a garden transformation with a difference - a colourful roof top oasis allowing guests to retreat from the London chaos below. Share and enjoy exquisite food and drink presented in the form of charming picnic hampers, take part in garden games, catch a variety of exclusive live musical and theatrical performances or stretch out on blankets and cushions to watch a classic summertime movie at their mini screen on the green.

To celebrate the multi-national appeal of London playing host to the Olympics, Platterform’s new head chef Alejandro Bello (of Ceviche fame) has collected and carefully reinvented select dishes from various corners of the world all assembled beautifully inside an iconic British picnic hamper. Designed as a sharing meal for two or more, expect London Picnic Club hampers to contain innovative tapas style signature hot dishes as well as a fine selection of St. John’s Bakery artisanal breads, Neil’s Yard Dairy cheeses, Spanish and Italian charcuterie, home-made preserves and dips, fresh fruits and desserts.

Accompanying cocktails take inspiration from the quintessential British Summer garden where Platterform invite creative coffee company Dunne Frankowski to collaborate in developing exclusive serves such as a quirky take on the classic Pimms Cup, aromatic Zacapa rum concoctions to pair with your cheese and refreshing Tanqueray gin and iced tea infusions. Get your friends together and book now for a once in a life time picnic experience.

£35 per person in advance via www.londonpicnicclub.eventbrite.com
Includes guaranteed entry and your complete picnic meal
OR
£5 entry at the door

Hamper snacks and small dishes available for visitors wanting to come up for
drinks and entertainment- subject to availability.

Skyroom opening times:
Wed-Fri 5.30pm-10.30pm
Sat 12pm-10.30pm

Address: 5th Floor Magdalen House, 148 Tooley St, SE1 2TU


Vintage Summer Jubilee Cake

by Andrew on May 23, 2012 in Eating Out with 1 Comment

Forget the Victoria Sponge, Vintage Inns has produced a ‘royal rival’ for the traditional treat – as welcomed by ‘King of Cakes’ Paul Hollywood.

Chefs for the group of country pubs and restaurants have created the Vintage Summer Jubilee Cake, a triple-decker sponge cake with raspberries and blackcurrants, summer fruit syrup, cream and blueberry fruit, to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

The £3.95 red, white and blue puddings will feature exclusively on the Vintage Inns menu until the end of August and for every slice Vintage Inns will donate 15p to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Paul was on hand to try the mouth-watering dessert at a jubilee launch party held at The Lion in Farningham, complete with bunting and Union Jack flags.

A judge on smash hit TV show The Great British Bake-off, Paul joined in with the celebrations which included a super-sized version of the cake.

The TV baker said:

“What a fitting way to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Victoria Sponge was created in honour of Queen Victoria’s reign so it’s only right we commemorate Elizabeth II with something special and traditionally British and I think she would enjoy tucking into this royal treat!
“As a nation of food lovers, we always rise to the challenge of producing something delicious for a momentous occasion.”

Vintage Inn pubs and restaurants are known for their welcoming atmosphere, quality food, attractive beer gardens and real ales and are often set in stunning locations, in picturesque villages or rolling countryside.

The Mitchells & Butlers brand has almost 200 pubs, from Plymouth in the South West to Inverness in Scotland where the Vintage Summer Jubilee Cake can be purchased.

Devon Restaurant Month

by Andrew on May 15, 2012 in Eating Out, Tasting Events/Shows with No comments

devon restaurant monthDozens of restaurants from across Devon have signed up to a new initiative and will be holding special events to celebrate the county’s best food and drink throughout the month of June.

More than 30 businesses are taking part in Devon Restaurant Month and have organised a series of exclusive promotions and offers, as well as unique menus as part of the campaign. Each eatery has its own dedicated listing which can be found at www.devonrestaurantmonth.co.uk.

Food and drink fans will be able to enjoy a wide range of discounts off meals, cookery demonstrations, wine tasting sessions, steak nights, fish and seafood evenings, four course lunches, Italian and French themed events, suppers, dinners and fine dining experiences.

Some high-profile restaurants and chefs taking part include Bovey Castle, the Tanner Brothers, The Horn of Plenty, Southernhay House Exeter, Mill End Hotel and Restaurant, Gorton’s, The Cary Arms and Torquay’s Michelin-starred The Elephant.

‘Devon Restaurant Month’ has also received the support of the county’s tourism organisations Visit Devon, Visit South Devon and Discover Dartmouth, as well as Taste of the West and Food and Drink Devon.

Jeff Cooper, Devon Restaurant Month’s Founder and Organiser, says,

“The amount of interest that Devon Restaurant Month has received has been just fantastic – each restaurant taking part has pulled out all the stops to come up with some exciting and innovative ideas. It is great that everyone is so passionate about celebrating the best food and drink that Devon has to offer. Each event is unique and now we really want to encourage people to take the opportunity to see where their nearest event is, book their place and go along and get involved.”

A competition has also been organised where entrants are being offered the chance to write their own ‘Devon Restaurant Month’ menu which will be prepared by one of Devon’s top chefs and served in their restaurant throughout June.

The author of the winning entry, and three friends, will be guests of honour at the Elizabethan Inn, in Luton near Newton Abbot, on Friday 1 June to sample their own menu with specially selected wine to complement the food.

Entrants should visit the website and submit their contact details, starter, main course and dessert, along with a sentence or two explaining why judges should pick the menu.

It is hoped that ‘Devon Restaurant Month’ will help lead to an increase in custom for the businesses involved and raise awareness of the quality and breadth of the county’s award-winning food and drink offer.

For more information about ‘Devon Restaurant Month’ visit www.devonrestaurantmonth.co.uk or the dedicated Facebook Page.

Spiegel Saloon at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

by Andrew on December 2, 2011 in Eating Out, Tasting Events/Shows with 1 Comment

This Stunningly Festive Bar & Restaurant Returns To The Heart of London’s Hyde Park A stunning winter retreat and a beautiful entertainment space, The Spiegel Saloon is part of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.

Presenting hearty winter food, a fully stocked and inviting bar and an abundance of free, live entertainment, The Spiegel Saloon is open for 6 weeks only and offers a cosy escape from the seasonal weather and the hustle and bustle of London at this busy time of year, Harking back to the days of old – Spiegel Tents were traditionally travelling ballrooms and entertainment salons that originated in Belgium in the early 19th Century – Winter Wonderland’s Spiegel Saloon is a charming structure hosting live entertainment each evening that includes cabaret, live bands and DJs. Plus a special Piano Juke Box night each Tuesday, in aid of the Kenyan Orphan Project. Entertainment is free and open to both diners and those at the bar.

The perfect meeting place for the festive season and with a warm welcome ready for all-comers, the Spiegel Saloon‘s 200-seater restaurant offers a delicious fixed-price menu with a selection ranging from seasonal dishes, such as The Spiegel Christmas Plate to firm favourites such as Bangers & Mash, Roasted Ham Hock and Fish Pie. With 2 courses for £14.95 and three courses on offer for £19.45, the Spiegel Saloon is a fun-filled experience for all the family that wont break the bank.

A well thought out Children’s menu is available for only £9.95 for two courses and is hugely popular with little ones who need refuelling after a fun time on the Winter Wonderland rides. If you’re just visiting for a drink, wrap your hands around body warming tipples such as Spiced Hot Farmhouse Cider, Mulled Wine or a Hot Toddy and watch the passers by at the Spiegel Saloon’ outside bar, or defrost inside in the welcoming and spacious bar area, complete with comfy sofas, lounge seating & live entertainment.

The Spiegel Saloon is the only fully heated and enclosed bar and restaurant within Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. This beautiful structure offers families, groups, diners and drinkers a warm and cheerful space in which to celebrate the festive season together. Please see below for a brief summary of some of The Spiegel Saloon’s Prix-Fixe Menu’s highlights: Starters include a mouth-watering Game & Port Pate, consisting of pheasant, venison and duck served with plum & apple chutney and warm, rustic bread, Roast Parsnip Soup or an Old School Traditional Prawn Cocktail. The Spiegel Christmas Plate offers a modern twist on the classic Christmas Dinner with succulent turkey breast served on a bed of bubble and squeak with all the trimmings. Vegetarians can enjoy the Spiegel Nut Roast and there are many other much-loved dishes to choose from. At only £19.45 for three courses, the desserts are not to be missed! Choose from a divine selection of Lemon and Ginger Cheesecake, Traditional Christmas Pudding or for something truly special; The Chocolate Soup Platter, a warm, rich bowl of melted chocolate for 2, complete with waffles, strawberries, marshmallows and profiteroles to dip in at your leisure! To book a table or to find out more information about listings, please go to http://spiegelsaloon.co.uk/ www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com T

The Spiegel Saloon at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is open 10am -10pm all week Restaurant open from 12pm Mon- Fri and 11.30am Sat & Sun Booking through the Spiegel Saloon Website: http://spiegelsaloon.co.uk/ Group or party bookings 0203 137 5416

River Cottage Canteen & Deli Plymouth Opens

by Andrew on November 22, 2011 in Eating Out with No comments

The new River Cottage Canteen & Deli at Plymouth’s Royal William Yard opened a few days ago, and true to its ethos of delivering fantastic food in a sustainable way, took delivery of local produce by boat.

Tamar Grow Local, SailTrade and River Cottage teamed up to trial the sustainable transportation of local produce at the launch of the new River Cottage Canteen & Deli in Plymouth for the launch. A locally built ‘Yealm Crabber’ sailed down the River Tamar, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, with a trial amount of fresh vegetables and honey from local producers destined for new River Cottage Canteen, at Royal William Yard. The boat carried sample potatoes, pumpkins, honey and Tamar Valley Apples for the Canteen to try. When it arrived at the harbour at Royal William Yard, Head Chef Joe Draper, and his chef team, took delivery of the produce for use in the Canteen.

“The boat trip, although a trial is historically how food used to be transported in the region. It’s a pilot to test if it works for River Cottage on this occasion, but the ambition is establish a more routine service once properly endorsed and certified to do so.” said Simon Platten from Tamar Grow Local. “We are very excited as this is another way Tamar Grow Local might help promote local producers in the area with one of the most important ethical food brands in the UK.”

The boat is a traditionally rigged and locally built Yealm Crabber well suited to travel using the wind and tides. It will be skippered by Andy Whiteford of Sailtrade and his son Jim. “SailTrade is hoping to make an environmentally friendly and low carbon contribution to local supply networks,” said Andy. “We have been encouraged by the enthusiastic response to further develop the idea and are grateful for the support received, especially from Tamar Grow Local and the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”

The new Canteen is based on the successful River Cottage Canteen & Deli in Axminster, which was originally set up by Hugh Fearnley - Whittingstall, campaigner, broadcaster and food writer, who’s River Cottage TV series, on Channel 4, captures the Nation’s interest in food provenance and sustainable living.

“River Cottage is committed to creating fantastic food that is seasonal, local, organic and wild. For the Canteen this is a fantastic way to source and transport local produce. We are really looking forward to working with Tamar Grow Local and SailTrade to create and transport great local food,” said Head Chef, Joe Draper.

“River Cottage support locally sourced produce and sustainable methods of transport wherever possible,” said River Cottage MD, Rob Love. “We are very interested in this project - it’s a great example of how River Cottage likes to get involved with the local food community.”

Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall said: “We are very much looking forward to contributing the vibrancy of the local food community in Plymouth. The city and region have a strong market garden heritage and we have a great opportunity to source the best ingredients and create some fantastic food in a wonderful location.”

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