Events & Places

I was at Briciole deli and restaurant in Marylebone recently to celebrate their winning the prestigious title of ‘UK Parma Ham Specialist of the Year 2014’. Briciole was being recognised for its passion for Parma Ham, from its use in their restaurant menu, to selling it freshly sliced in the deli. In recognition, the deli and restaurant was awarded ‘The …

Not a lot of champagne bars can say they have their own champagne but the company with the largest collection of champagne bars in the UK can. Searcys Champagne bar recently launched its own champagne called Searcys Selected Cuvee. Produced alongside the renowned Maison Burtin in Epernay, Searcys Selected Cuvee is 47% Pinot Meunier, 49% Pinot Noir and 4% Chardonnay. …

Last month was London Chocolate Week (Oct 13-19 2014), there were hundreds of events around the country to celebrate; including talks, tastings, and demonstrations. The week culminated with the Chocolate Show London at Olympia West (17th to 19th October), bringing the best of the industry together under one roof. My favourite part was the chocolate catwalk show (Salon du Chocolat) which …

The Cake & Bake Show rolled back into town earlier this month(3-5 October) to the delight of baking fans everywhere. I didn’t think it was possible but the show was even bigger this year. Headline sponsor, Nielsen – Massey created a Flavour Emporium to give inspiration and new flavour ideas. Former winners of the Great British Bake Off also graced …

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it goes without saying that it is an important campaign that we all should support because it affects us all. The statistics speak for themselves, breast cancer still kills 1000 women each month in the UK alone and we need to help Breakthrough Breast Cancer beat it by raising awareness. There are several actives …

The 2014 Malaysia Night took place at Trafalgar Square last Friday (26th October). Now in its 5th year, the event which is hosted by Malaysia Kitchen is already a popular annual event with over 40,000 people turning up this year. The night had a food truck atmosphere but without the trucks. Instead, there were 20 food stalls occupied by Malaysian …

Last year, I wrote an article about the popularity of the roaring twenties in London’s social scene so I was very excited when I received an invitation to the popular Prohibition Party held every few months in the capital. Last Saturday was the 50th event and to celebrate, a party to rival that of the great Gatsby himself was held …

This year’s Taste of London did not disappoint; the five day event took place between 18 and 22nd of June at Regent’s Park celebrating everything great about London’s culinary scene. I spent Friday and Saturday at the event, enjoying what has now become one of the highlights of the summer each year. The theme this year was emerging talent and …

Crazy about wine? Then it’s time for you to indulge at the inaugural London Wine Week, which starts today. Londoners can enjoy the Capital’s budding wine scene by getting tours of wine vaults, and enjoy glass and taster flights of premium wine at classic hotel bars, top-end restaurants and the city’s hidden gems for just £5. Those looking to get …

The recent Bank holiday weekend may not have been the best weather wise but the sun was up long enough on Sunday for me to attend MCM’s Comic Con held at London Excel. My super girl customer may have been held hostage by my local dry cleaner but it didn’t in any capacity dampen my fun. Most of us may …