Punchdrunk returns to London theatre with a bang. While the Uber Boat we took from London Bridge City Pier to Woolwich Arsenal wasn’t quite a trireme, we were soon thrown into a world of kings and warriors in Punchdrunk’s ‘The Burnt City’, the debut production for their new home in the redeveloped Woolwich Works, which […]
Rockfish Seafood at Home
The fish market experience at the click of a button Mitch Tonks’ Rockfish takeaway chain has provided top-quality seafood in the Southwest of England now for 12 years and they are now expanding into online seafood delivery. The offer recreates the 6 am open times of seaside fish markets and allows those of us further […]
Doctor Who: Time Fracture – Review
The British TV juggernaut enters a new dimension Nestled just around the corner from Bond Street Station is an unassuming warehouse with only a few insignias to signify anything out of the ordinary. Within, however, is an exciting and engaging interactive experience for the whole family. I have in fact been to Doctor Who: Time […]
Supperclub.tube, Walthamstow- Review
An enchanting menu inside an unlikely location To rock up to a location and realise that just a few weeks previously, it would still be light outside and not pitch black darkness is a sure-fire way to create a little autumnal gloom but the perfect antidote is Beatriz Maldonado’s delightful South American menu at Supperclub.tube […]
Crab Boil Grand Aïoli
A dish combining french and creole influences to show off Great British Crab Go straight to the This recipe for Crab Boil Grand Aïoli is inspired by two specific dishes, both originating in French-speaking parts of the world. The addition of crab makes this an indulgent and truly ‘grand’ dish. Adding malt vinegar to […]
The Dresser- Touring Production- Review
A tour de force for Clary in a superb role Ronald Harwood’ 1980 classic play has been taken on by many of Britain’s cream of acting talent, including Tom Courtenay, Albert Finney, Sarah Lancashire and Eileen Atkins. It is special for this production to add to this canon in the settings of real provincial theatres, […]
Dover Sole with Crispy Leek
A simple but luxurious recipe for Dover Sole Dover sole is my favourite fish. It reminds me of seaside shacks and homecooked fry ups but also of family celebrations at restaurants. This recipe tries to marry those two styles with capers and leeks to add brightness and crunch. I’m delighted to report that Bradley’s […]
JRE and Parmigiano Reggiano promote the versatility of Parmesan
A celebration of the wonders of this iconic Italian cheese. A few feet away from Bethnal Green, a lovely time was had enjoying and exploring the versatility of Parmigiano Reggiano. Commonly known as parmesan, the varieties that we tried at the Restaurant Da Terra were very distant cousins of the dry mealy stuff spooned in […]
Langoustine Bouillabaisse – a twist on a classic French seafood soup
British Bouillabaisse – a langoustine based fish soup. Bouillabaisse originated in Marseille and by definition is peasant food. Using the fish they could not sell in the market, fishermen would simmer these fish in a herby broth and serve with crusty bread. This recipe is not for that dish. Langoustine can be found in some […]
Cornbread Focaccia with the Stellar Battery Free Scale
Crunchy Cornbread Focaccia – a hybrid recipe for the perfect texture. Skip straight to my recipe for Inspired by the satisfying crunch of fried bread that is key to both Cornbread and Focaccia, this recipe is the perfect way to demonstrate Stellar’s battery-free scale. With just a few twists, the scale provides an accurate reading […]