Pembrokeshire native Tom Simmons, who already runs a successful restaurant at One Tower Bridge in London, is to open his first restaurant in Wales in mid-February. Thomas by Tom Simmons will open in the former Cameo Club in Pontcanna, Cardiff, as Tom and his partner …
Is the future of luxury dining… vegan?
British kitchen and ingredient supplier Sous Chef has unearthed the UK’s most-used Michelin ingredients – and all of the top 10 ingredients are meat-free, while over 50% are also vegan. With a rise in vegan and vegetarian options on the high street, it appears that …
Festive Fun at The Ivy Clifton Brasserie
With delectable Christmas cocktails, a magical dessert and iconic décor, The Ivy Clifton Brasserie is the perfect destination for any festive celebrations. Based in the central area of Clifton, the restaurant is in an ideal location for Christmas shoppers exploring the nearby arcades and independent …
Tonne of turkey and 120,000 sprouts head to top hotel
A South Cumbria hotel is gearing up for its busiest time of the year – as it prepares to take delivery of an extraordinary 1.2 tonnes of turkey. The Abbey House Hotel and Gardens will serve up a remarkable 15,000 Christmas dinners over the festive …
World’s largest treehouse restaurant lit up with 13,000 LED lights this festive season
ONE of the top festive light attractions in the UK has enjoyed a magical makeover this Christmas. Multi-award winning visitor attraction The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, which is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, has just been named as one of the country’s …
Mrs. Baker’s Home Made Blondies: Recipe
Mrs. Baker’s Home Made Blondies came about after running out of dark chocolate and remembering delicious home made blondies at a local food market. I will be honest, I am seriously addicted to Nigellas Chocolate brownies – but these home made blondies make a welcome …
Launch Night at the Ivy, Cardiff – Firebreathers, Entertainers and Delicious Canapes
The Ivy Cardiff celebrated the opening of its first brasserie in Wales last week with a sophisticated evening of cocktails and canapes with entertainment from local saxophonist Jack Mac, DJ Scarlett, Ivy adorned performers and fire breathers. Located within the heart of Cardiff on The …
Welsh Food and Drink Delegation Heads to Qatar
Welsh food and drink producers will aim to strengthen and build ties with prospective partners and investors as they visit Qatar next month. As part of the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Wales Trade Development Visit to Doha from 9-14 November, ten food and drink …
Sunday Lunch at Teddy’s Bar – “To Die For”
Restaurant Review by Lisa Baker, Editor Having previously lived in the tiny Vale of Glamorgan village of Wick, I am very familiar with both the area and the locals even though I moved away a few years ago – however, the Heritage Coast is a …
Anita Maxwell’s Pork Schnitzel
Although not invented in Vienna, the breaded and fried veal escalope has long become one of the city’s famous icons. Anita visited the city on her honeymoon, tried it and loved it. Inspired to make it at home, animal lover Anita did not want to …