Surrey distillers Silent Pool release their Bhutan-inspired premium expression gin For a gin that references being quiet, Silent Pool sure tell a good story. Their original gin is named after a nearby lake, where a woodcutter’s daughter is said to have drowned, scared by a man who spied on her bathing. The woodcutter found the…
Every little drop they make… “Neuroaesthetics” is a not a word we’d generally associate with single malt whisky. Nor is it a word we can pronounce after single malt whisky. But that perhaps explains why we’re here, being gently sarcastic about The Singleton’s new release while they’re actually producing something delicious and golden and valuable.…
Chelsea’s food festival Savour returns this summer The downside of most festivals boils down to mud and distance. Who wants to travel miles to get trench foot? Happily Savour returns to The Royal Hospital Chelsea – July 21 to 23, 2023 – to make it much easier. The festival attending thing, we mean. Not the…
Acclaimed British chef Ben Tish announces two immersive Etna wild food experiences in Sicily Luxury guest house Palazzo Previtera – located on the slopes of Mount Etna – is to host two “Immersive Etna experiences”. And, happily, they revolve around food rather than being dunked into a volcano. The events will be hosted by British…
Thanks to Charabanc, “new car” may not be the most desirable motoring smell… In his definitive book ‘Nose Dive (A field guide to the world’s smells)’ the author Harold McGee analyses different categories of fragrance: animals, land plants, the land itself, water life, along with cooked and fermented foods. He stops off along the way…
The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow reaches the end of the line. Rolls Royce has this week released the final examples of Wraith, the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history.. To mark the end of production of what they call “one of the most transformative motor cars in the marque’s history” – and no argument…
Porto? Nuno? Goodo. You need another reason to visit Portugal? We mean, the custard tarts. The weather. The wine. The port. The seafood. The custard tarts. Yes. We know. But we REALLY like the custard tarts. Anyway, if that lot wasn’t enough for you, Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes has opened two new places in Largo…
New Mediterranean restaurant CAVO opens above Tottenham Court Road Station After years of digging and building works – and the odd protest at the loss of The Astoria – the new development around Tottenham Court Road Station is now well and truly open. And it’s quite the sight. Shiny offices. The new theatre. And The…
Former Hakkasan chef returns to London with Gouqi The name Tong Chee Hwee isn’t particularly well known outside very particular culinary circles. That’s about to change, however, with the launch of Gouqi. Chef Tong is the former Group Executive of the Hakkasan Group, where he helped the group earn seven Michelin stars over his 18…
No need to leave him a mince pie. He’s bringing dinner… London’s Mexican food scene is, generally, a little “meh”. There are a few exceptions however, of which Santo Remedio leads the way. Edson Diaz-Fuentes’ cooking means it’s worth a visit anytime but, later this month, Edson is letting another chef lead the kitchen for…