Rutab’s purple-and-gold presentation box opens to reveal individually finished Medjool dates, with chocolate coatings, decorative drizzles and touches of gold leaf. Beautifully boxed and thoughtfully finished, Rutab’s filled Medjool dates bring fruit, chocolate and nuts together in a collection made for gifting—or keeping. An evening tasting of Peanut Butter and ginger-spiked Annie proved that the…
Independent gift stalls, international street food, live music and riverside curling promise a festive season beside the Thames from 10 November 2026. Winter by the River returns to London Bridge City this November with independent Christmas markets, global street food, festive drinks, live music and curling beside the Thames until January 2027. L ondon Bridge City…
D umplings have moved from traditional banquet tables and weekend brunches into the centre of casual dining. London restaurants now serve them as quick lunches, shared plates and late-evening comfort food, often in relaxed rooms where ordering another basket feels easy. Their appeal comes from variety: a small change in wrapper, filling or cooking method produces…
Image Credit: Unsplash Old-world cooking celebrates seasonal ingredients, traditional techniques and regional flavours, demonstrating how simplicity, quality and craftsmanship preserve culinary heritage while inspiring modern kitchens to embrace authenticity, sustainability and timeless traditions. O ld-world cooking earns its character through close attention to ingredients, place, and technique. Recipes may look modest on the page, yet…
London restaurants were among the winners at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2026, as the capital hosted a nationwide celebration of Asian dining at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 12 October. Taste of Nawab, Tajmahal Indian Cuisine, Grand Rasoi Restaurant and Shad Indian Restaurant received London regional restaurant titles, while The Banc…
Perched above Paddington, CÉ LA VI pairs panoramic London views and polished luxury with inventive Asian-inspired dishes, proving that a restaurant with a gimmick can deliver substance, too. I never expect much from restaurants with some sort of gimmick—whether it be on a rooftop, or on the waterside, it has some sort of elaborate theme….
Six Decades Celebrated Peak Edge Hotel has secured three award shortlistings for accessibility, dining and weddings, building on national recognition as its historic Red Lion Restaurant celebrates six decades of Perez family heritage. P eak Edge Hotel is celebrating a triple awards shortlisting, continuing an extraordinary year of national and regional recognition for the family-owned…
The Bitter Club’s Cinnamon Orange, Hibiscus Rose and Grapefruit Elderberry cans pair botanical bitters with tonic for a ready-to-drink serve at 0.5% ABV. The Bitter Club’s B&T range pairs botanical bitters with tonic in three distinctive flavour combinations. At 0.5% ABV, these ready-to-drink serves bring floral, citrus and spice notes to the glass, offering a…
From left: Coral Lemon Balm & Mint, Mayi Vanilla & Green Tea, Mizu Ginger & Hibiscus and Acqua Blood Orange & Juniper—four botanical flavour combinations from Catalyse Life Drinks. Four flavours, colourful cans and an elegant design give Catalyse’s enhanced sparkling waters plenty of appeal. We enjoyed the whole selection as refreshing drinks on their…
From left: FOLI Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chilli Infused Olive Oil and Mature Balsamic Vinegar, presented in distinctive coloured bottles designed to fit neatly together. Beautifully designed bottles, a chilli oil with an unexpected appearance and an enjoyable balsamic vinegar make FOLI’s collection a welcome addition to the kitchen. We tried three products that bring…
