With the easily available supply of wine in supermarkets, the innumerable wine clubs, and still surviving wine chains like Majestic, Nicolas and Oddbins, who need a small independent wine shop? Everyone, is the answer. Well everyone who enjoys quality wine, that is. Here’s our rundown of the best places to buy wine in London. So…
Category: Drink
Porn Star Martini
“Two Porn Star Martini please.” And with that she walked off followed by her husband to a table further along the terrace and the three of us set about laughing in delight. You see this was the last thing any of us expected to hear as we sat on the bar terrace of the Hotel…
3674 On The Orient Express
The diminutive grand piano is being tinkled upon as groups of cheery travellers sit chatting and giggling on ornate blue sofas and stools, sipping champagne, cocktails, and even the occasional coffee. The room judders and sways to the steady rhythm and beat of the clickety clack of iron on iron as sun light streams in…
Break out the Rosé - It's the First Day of Spring
Whenever the UK experiences its first fleeting days of genuine spring, I notice a shift in behaviour. Demeanours soften, words are less parsimonious, and the streets (at least if you use London as a measure) more open and engaging. Your author is not a sociologist but I suspect this is a simple side effect of…
Caramelized Red Onion Manhattan
International award-winning bartender, Rich Wood is at the forefront of modern cocktail development bringing new flavours concepts and processes to the art of mixology. His new book The Cocktail Guy features 70 of his unique recipes along side guides on the elements of a cocktail, from the ice, to the traditional mixing equipment, and modern…
Whisky Cocktail Cherries
I first came across these cherries in my Manhattan at The Savoy Hotel’s legendary American Bar. The cherry was a revelation, I hate the sweetness of those bright red Maraschino Cherries used in most cocktails, so not having one in my Manhattan was a relief. As I bit into the cherry my mouth was flooded…