Ross Lewis
With nearly 40 years working in the business it is safe to say that Ross Lewis, the recipient of the 2021 Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Mentor Chef Award – supported by Blancpain – has seen it all. A big champion of local and small producers, Ross is famous for his quest to reflect Ireland […]
Dictator Generations En Lalique
A unique decanter of Dictador Generations En Lalique has become one of the most expensive bottles of rum ever sold. Auctioned by Sotheby’s online, it achieved the exceptional price of £30,000. This is the highest value ever for rum during a Sotheby’s auction. The lot, named “Dictador Generations En Lalique” included the proof bottle handmade […]
Award-Winning Vineyards… in Sussex
Blessed with a cool climate and a fertile limestone and chalk soil similar to the Champagne region of France, Sussex has become the top sparkling wine-producing county in the UK. Award-winning East and West Sussex vineyards, many family-owned, are picking up international awards for their skilful blending of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes. […]
Sparkling East Sussex
Tamara Roberts, CEO of Ridgeview Estate winery in East Sussex discusses with Gina Baksa winemaking, lockdowns and how to remain ahead of the curve in today’s challenging market. “Often you’re so focused on moving forward that you forget to look back, reflect and see what you have achieved,” says Tamara Roberts, CEO of Ridgeview Estate, […]
Caribbean food with a twist
The last year has certainly shaken us all out of our comfort zone. Small businesses have struggled, many almost to a point of ruin, forced quarantine has put family dynamics under scrutiny, and the constant tier changes and uncertainty of when this will all end definitely tested our sanity. At the risk of tempting fate, […]
Blend It Like Helen
Standing proud on the rugged Northern Irish coast, we find The Old Bushmills Distillery, home to the oldest single malt Irish whiskey. Surprisingly for some, this ancient distillery was the first one to name a woman Master Blender, Helen Mullholland. Helen is the current custodian of traditions that have been passed down from generation to […]
Baccarat Bar
I think it is safe to say that London has one of the widest offers of drinking establishments in the world. Whatever type of watering hole is your favourite, from a local pub to the most exclusive champagne bar, you’ll certainly find it in the British capital. When I thought I could not find anything […]
Lockdown Liver is No More
Alcohol has always been one of Britons’ favourite ways to unwind, relax and share with friends after a long day of work or over the weekend to celebrate football team wins, drown sorrows and so much more. Alcohol consumption is embedded in our culture as much as tea is. Although the NHS recommend us not […]
The Game Bird at The Stafford Hotel.
Before I give you a review of this wonderful restaurant in the heart of Mayfair, it is only fair that I share with you some of its rich history, what will help explain why this is one of London’s most beloved hotel restaurants. The Stafford is rich in historic intrigue from the 17th century to […]
Chocolate through the letterbox
We have all heard of Alice Through the looking Glass and Johnny Cash’s song Ring of Fire, so, what if I told you that you can have delivered through your letterbox a Pacific Ring of Fire wrapped in a chocolate dream. firetree chocolate will whisk you away on an exotic journey around the Solomon Islands, […]
