What is a dark horse? Wikipedia: a little-known person or thing that emerges to prominence, especially in a competition of some sort or a contestant that seems unlikely to succeed. Cambridge Dictionary: a person who keeps their interests and ideas … Continue reading Dark Horse Wine – Championing Wine & Champions
Last week we met bartending legend Douglas Ankrah, founder of the London Academy of Bartending, co-founder of LAB Bar and Townhouse in Knightsbridge, author of the bestselling book ‘Shaken & Stirred’; and creator of a cocktail that has become a … Continue reading Pornstar Cocktail Launch
On March 17th Tonkotsu, the Japanese bar and noodle restaurant, launched a new guest ramen at their London and Birmingham venues. Until the end of April you can feast on a Korean ramen put together by chef and food & … Continue reading Korean Ramen à la Gizzi @ Tonkotsu
Just a quick reminder that you can still visit the the Spirit of Prague pop-up beer hall serving Staropramen and Pravha Pilsner today and tomorrow. Find out more about what’s on offer, including the secret code word for a Prague price pint (70p), … Continue reading The Spirit of Prague at London Beer Week
So, last Thursday I had a Ginger Beard and then I had The Cure and all in all it was not an unpleasant experience – far from it! (Not that there is anything wrong with ginger beards, they are just … Continue reading Wake Up The Ginger! – Umbrella Brewing Ginger Beer
Spirit Of Prague Pop-Up Beer Hall to open in London with Staropramen and Pravha – “Try before you buy” Staropramen, and new lighter tasting pilsner, Pravha – Use a secret word to unlock Prague prices (70p) – Sample exclusive … Continue reading Spirit Of Prague Pop-Up Beer Hall
Alcohol and sweets – can it get any better? We don’t think so! For one month only The Flavour Rooms, Carnaby, the latest pop-up brought to you by the people from Smith & Sinclair, will spoil you. The upstairs shop at … Continue reading The Flavour Rooms, Carnaby, Brought To You By Smith & Sinclair
Don’t you just love walking into a new place and immediately loving it? That happened to us last week, when we went to the launch of TT Liquor on Kingsland Road in Shoreditch. Once a police station, TT Liquor is … Continue reading TT Liquor – THE Place for Liquor Lovers
On Thursday evening we found ourselves in a very special place for a very special occasion. We arrived at Milroy’s of Soho, sellers of the finest spirits, and were directed to the back and to the stairs. Only there … Continue reading Glendalough Launch New Wild Botanical Gin
It was on a chilly February evening we wandered down Brick Lane to visit The Sloane Bros. Frozen Yoghurt Co. parlour and try their wares, but luckily we both don’t mind eating ice cream, sorbets or frozen yoghurt in the … Continue reading Table for Two! @ The Sloane Bros. Frozen Yoghurt Co.
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