Last week we were invited to the official UK launch of THE HOUSE OF ANGOSTURA’s® AMARO DI ANGOSTURA® in conjunction with Lightbox Brands at the Islington branch of the London Cocktail Club. Its arrival was much anticipated on these shores … Continue reading AMARO DI ANGOSTURA® arrives in the UK
Lawyer and entrepreneur Nancy Dell’Olio this week launched her brand new drink, Limonbello – a reinvented take on the classic Italian liqueur, limoncello. Speaking at the event, which was hosted at The Club at The Ivy, Nancy said: “It’s been … Continue reading Nancy Dell’Olio launches new drink Limonbello at The Club at The Ivy
Tim Federle likes his cocktails, but he also likes books and movies – hence his two books ‘Tequila Mockingbird – Cocktails with a Literary Twist’ and ‘Gone with the Gin – Cocktails with a Hollywood Twist’. These two hardback volumes, … Continue reading Cocktails – With A Twist
I have quite a big cookery book collection, one of the many benefits of previously having worked in the book industry for nearly three decades, and I can roughly divide them into three categories: the ones that are pretty, but … Continue reading Eivissa – The Ibiza Cookbook
This place is getting rave reviews from just about everybody and deservedly so. You might think it’s all happening out East, but Heist Bank is living proof that there are cool places that don’t have an address with an E … Continue reading Heist Bank – Open For Business
This competition in now closed! The winner is Gloria Christiansen. Congratulations! ____________________________________________________________________ It is competition time at London-Olios and we have something very special for you to win: a 70cl bottle of Sauvelle Crafted French Vodka! Due to the nature of … Continue reading Win A bottle Of Sauvelle Vodka!
DRINKmaple, makers of pure maple water, recently asked us to sample their product and tell them (and you) what we think. As you know, I’m not keen on plain water and I really dislike coconut water, so I am always … Continue reading Maple Water – What’s it all about?
What makes a pub a good pub? I would say: decent drink and food at reasonable prices, a nice atmosphere and friendly staff for starters. But what makes a good pub a great pub? The answer seems to be Rob … Continue reading Star Gazing
We found another great venue for you to while away those long balmy summer nights: a canal side bar with great food, great drinks and great music. Hackney Wick has long been one of my favourite places in London. Restaurants, … Continue reading La Terraza @ Number 90
I think we should get into the habit of having breakfast in a café or restaurant more often, ideally when you have the day off and are not in a rush. Yes, there are advantages of making your own breakfast … Continue reading Breakfast at the Coin Laundry
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