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The Angel and Crown

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:59:32 +0000

If you can squeeze your way through the throng over to the stairs in the corner, you’ll be whisked away to a quiet, understated and stylish dining room. It doesn’t feel as if you’ve left the fun downstairs, on the contrary, this dining room feels the place to be, a secret for those in the know.

Thinking Pink - something fizzy for your Valentine's

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:28:52 +0000

As the 14th approaches like a remorseless romance machine we start to think of champagne. Alan Kingsbury finds going for the pink can keep prices down and romance still high

Top Places to Romance your Valentine

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:59:14 +0000

here are hearts and roses in every store from stationers to bakeries. London loves to celebrate the international day of love, the day you can be excused for random acts of romance. Restaurants across the city are preparing for their biggest night of the year where couples in love dine on aphrodisiac-inspired menus and put away glasses and glasses of bubbly.Now we wouldn't be doing our job if we didn't bring you the best places to dine on this all-hallowed eve. So here it is lovers, cast your fluttering eyes on this list of romantical restaurant events in the month of February;

Gü Puds Rise to the Occasion.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:31:21 +0000

Rise to the occasion this February 14th with Gü Passion Soufflés.

Fried Kibbeh

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:58:09 +0000

Executive Chef Maurice Fitzgerald of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Al Khayal in Dubai tells us how to make fried Kibbeh. British soldiers in the Middle East during the Second World War used to call kibbeh "Syrian torpedoes" but you'll find these will sink any appetite!

Best Bistros in London

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:56:05 +0000

This is our Top 5 Bistros in London right here, where the steak and chips are always good, the host is the heart and soul of the room and a good time is always guaranteed.

Copita

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:30:47 +0000

Copita, its name derives from the Spanish for a type of sherry glass, is from the mothership of Barrica in Goodge Street and has berthed further south in Darblay Street, Soho. Its sober frontage doesn’t exactly holler for attention but thankfully neither does it go for the faux craphole look which is now getting very boring.

Hyderabad hokum at Namaaste Kitchen

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:05:43 +0000

For some, February is the real cruellest month, what with its Valentine hyperbole, morbid imaginings and Arctic weather. But for others such as Namaaste Kitchen in Camden, February is about celebrating regional Indian cuisine, in this case, that from Hyderabad. And eating is a great antidote for early-year blues.

The Artichoke

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:12:44 +0000

Most people would consider throwing in the towel if their dream restaurant went up in flames. There's not many who would rebuild, expand and then win a succession of awards. Laurie and Jacqueline Gear are doing sterling work with The Artichoke

Cod steaks with anchovy and fennel – from Mary Berry’s Complete Cookbook

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:17:54 +0000

Simple and quick enough to join your repertoire for easy midweek after work suppers, the fennel adds an element of chic for the image-conscious, though it is just as suitably wholesome for families. Perfectly judged in every respect, each flavour is detectable – the anchovies adds a salty note to the sweetness of the fennel and onion, a hint of dark earthiness comes from the parsley – but none overwhelms the other. A slightly crunchy brownish topping above the glistening white fish, all moist and flakingly just-cooked, gives it a variety of texture.

Spinach and Cornish Yarg Tart Recipe

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:08:38 +0000

While a mouldy slab of cheese might not scream romance, consider the potential seductive qualities of this spinach and Cornish Yarg tart.

Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook - a wise mother in your kitchen

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:56:33 +0000

With the current trend for quirky cookery books offering an esoteric range of recipes from celebrity chefs, restaurateurs and bloggers, Mary Berry’s Complete Cookbook plays the role of wise mother to their naughty children. It won’t set you up as a here today, gone tomorrow pop-up or supper club host but it will make your repertoire much more varied – and your life a lot easier, as Joanna Biddolph discovered.

Champagne Pommery Wintertime

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:34:17 +0000

From the depths of winter and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought we could have another rummage around the Foodepedia Champagne cellar for something a bit special to share. Right now, I can’t think of anything more appropriate than ‘Wintertime’ a Champagne from the historic house of Pommery based in Reims.

Hazelnut Crusted Pork Chop Recipe

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:22:57 +0000

COOKS&CO, the fine food range for the discerning home cook, has added a range of gourmet oils, ideal for creating anything from delicious stir fries and salads, to sauces and homemade mayonnaise, as well as for use in home baking. Try it tonight in this Hazelnut encrusted pork chop recipe.

Riso Gallo Bacon & Pea Risotto

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:04:49 +0000

Cook up a comforting supper with Riso Gallo's tasty risotto recipe