Italian Seduction in Clerkenwell at Luca. One of the places we’ve been meaning to try for a while, we were delighted to hear Luca Restaurant has reopened its doors after lockdown. Luca opened in 2016 to mixed reviews. Its ‘Britalian’ aesthetic left some confused, nursing bruised wallets and their cherished copies of The Silver Spoon. […]
Nostos Restaurant, Hove – Review
The ‘real’ Greek comes to Hove. Greece is having a bit of a moment. Quite to the amazement of its own citizens, the country has deftly navigated the coronavirus crisis managing to reopen the country to the tourists who are so crucial to its economy. So it seemed completely apposite to pay a visit to […]
Historic Bath – Gateway to the West Country.
Guide to Bath – Tried and Tested Boutique Hotels in Bath and More Bath is the pre-eminent city in England’s West Country. Situated on the River Avon it lies 100 miles to the west of London and attracts visitors from around the world because of its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Many cities […]
Salmon en Papillote with fish from Forman & Field
Salmon Parcels! Salmon en Papillote Recipe. The first time I came across H. Forman & Son, the family-owned salmon smoking business that dates back to 1905, was a few years back. I was on an early morning trip to Billingsgate Fish Market, choosing seafood to use for a cookery challenge. Along the way, I won […]
Oastbrook Sparkling Rosé with New Season English Asparagus Hollandaise
Asparagus Hollandaise with English Sparkling Wine from Oastbrook. There’s nothing better than the taste of new season English Asparagus; it’s one of those vegetables that can stand on its own feet and is best served simply. So our latest wine match recipe is for asparagus with a delicious Hollandaise Sauce, matched with a wonderful bottle […]
La Louche with Two Birds Absinthe
All About Absinthe and La Louche I’ve been hugely excited about reviewing the luminescent green bottle of Absinthe that arrived in the post from artisan spirits company Two Birds Spirits situated in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. They make some of the most enticing sounding spirits on the market and having reviewed their delicious Salted Caramel English […]
Salted Caramel White Russian
Two Birds Spirits Salted Caramel English Vodka in a Salted Caramel White Russian. At London Unattached we love to support the fantastic British food and drink producers who have put the UK back on the world gastronomy map in recent years. A case in point is artisan spirits company Two Birds Spirits situated in Market […]
Summer Drinking Suggestions with Le Grand Aioli Recipe
Summer Wines and a taste of Provence with Le Grand Aioli. We all need things to take our mind off the present at the moment and with the summer being presaged by a warm spring and with memories of past years’ adventures in our consciousness it seemed like a good idea to plan for warmer […]
Oven-Baked Mushroom Risotto and KWV The Mentors Range – Pairings
KWV The Mentors wine pairing with Oven-Baked Mushroom Risotto. As we settle into the monotony of lockdown many of us will be looking towards the summer for the resumption of some kind of normality. Inviting friends over for supper and opening a couple of bottles of wine feels like a distant dream right now. So, […]
The Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake – Royal Opera House – Review
Revival of Liam Scarlett’s Swan Lake at The Royal Opera House. *Stop Press – The Royal Opera House is currently closed due to Covid19* Liam Scarlett’s critically acclaimed 2018 production of Swan Lake has returned to the Royal Opera House for its first revival. The fairytale ballet has its roots in German and Russian folklore […]