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 […]
Lanique – the new romantic drink in town
Lanique Rose Petal Liqueur With Valentine’s day looming, for those of us in relationships, it can seem quite difficult to come up with something original with which to surprise our partners. For those not in a relationship, Valentine’s can be a great excuse to find a new treat for yourself. With that in mind, what […]
Truffled Gin and Vermouth Cocktails
Cocktails and More with Truffled Gin and Vermouth: Whenever I hear the word truffle I get excited. Let’s add another word…How about gin? Now my pulse is starting to race with heady thoughts of Allesandro Palazzi’s Truffle Martinis at Duke’s Bar in St James… So when asked to review South African [amazon_textlink asin=’B01M6B83VC’ text=’Cruxland Gin’ […]
Bottomless Brunch with Cocktails at Dirty Bones
A touch of NYC in the heart of KHS! A retro neon sign tells you you’ve arrived, otherwise, it would be easy to walk past the narrow doorway to Dirty Bones’ Kensington High Street. Take the steep staircase down to this basement restaurant and you could be miles away from the frenetic shopping taking place […]
Bill’s Covent Garden
Day to night dining in comfort and style at Bill’s “Bill’s for breakfast!” is a cry often heard in our house at weekends. Our local branch has become our go-to-place when the family gathers and no one will take responsibility for producing a breakfast with the required amount of crispy bacon and pancakes, cooked to […]
Warninks Advocaat – Making a Snowball this Christmas
Advocaat Snowball Cocktail – A Retro ’70s Drink I remember my parents throwing cocktails parties in the ’70s when Snowballs were all the rage, especially at Christmas. Well, those ’70s cocktails are right back in fashion – so I was delighted to be given a fabulous gift box from Warninks with everything I needed […]
The Table – Food and Cocktails in Bankside
A Relaxed Bankside Cafe and Bar – The Table: Bankside is one of those areas of London that has blossomed over recent years. It’s close to foodie Borough Market and a stone’s throw from the river. Within a few hundred yards you’ll find trendy bars and restaurants popping up. The Table has been around for […]
Martello Hall – restaurant review
Gentrification in Hackney has moved on from being an exciting programme of urban regeneration to somewhat of a cliché. Whilst the clientele at Martello Hall are admittedly likely to be discussing their travels in Emilia-Romagna over a Hazelnut Espresso Martini this is also a friendly family establishment for all. First opening its doors just 3 […]
Mango Tree Thai Restaurant in Belgravia
Review: Mango Tree Thai Restaurant – Belgravia: Taking a drinks writer to a restaurant with a superb cocktail bar must be the diametric opposite of taking a pescatarian to an Argentinian restaurant. And so, having taken the Hedonist with me to Zoilo it was only right and proper that I should take Simon from by-invitation […]