Food and Drink

Specialising in gua bao – a popular street food dish in Taiwan - BAO’s first venture south of the river serves often outstanding food that makes dinner well worth queuing for.

The Pembury Tavern, in Hackney, east London, is marking the 71st birthday of the health service with the giveaway for NHS staff

Horrified animal activists and vegans slammed the business for openly displaying the animal's full carcass with the head still intact and visible.

A symbol of the transient nature of life, the cherry blossom (sakura) season dates back to the eight century. Hanami (literally, “looking at flowers”) parties and picnics take place each year as the cherry blossom front sweeps the length of the country, typically beginning as early as February in Okinawa, concluding in Hokkaido as summer arrives. Throughout this period, countless festivals and celebrations take place throughout the country beneath the sakura trees, where families and friends gather to appreciate the...

According to the Oxford English dictionary, ‘Small Beer’ is “a thing that is considered unimportant.” While many low alcoholic beers have an undesirable reputation – even though they now make up over quarter of UK beer sales, due to increased demand – The Small Beer Co. are striving to change public perception. Close to South Bermondsey station, the 5,500 square-foot brewery is the world’s first dedicated small beer brewing company, founded by James Grundy and Felix James. Pledging to produce “small beer, with...

The House of Lords will ask experts this Wednesday (19 June) whether the EU proposal to ban the use of words like ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’ to describe vegan and vegetarian products is in the interest of consumers. The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will hold a roundtable discussion with stakeholders including The Vegan Society to assess the impact of the proposals on consumers, the food industry and food retailers. Earlier this year, the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development agreed to...

When the Gin Act of 1751 was brought into effect, the sale of gin was banned in prisons, workhouses and any shops selling everyday staples. Distillers were also unable to sell gin direct and publicans were no longer able to issue credit. As a result, gin became less readily available and more expensive. During this time, quality improved significantly, with gin having become a drink of respectability by Victorian times. A new style for the 1800s, ‘Old Tom’ also became...

In celebration of Father’s Day (Sunday 16th June), Mr Fogg’s Residence in Mayfair will host a special cigar and whisky pairing from 2-4pm. Taking place on the bar’s intimate outdoor Hendrick’s Botanical Garden Terrace, the event will feature tastings of two whisky cocktails, a dram of single malt and a Cuban cigar to enjoy throughout, priced at £60 per-person.  Dads will also be given a special leather hip flask from Aspinal of London (worth £49). The afternoon will begin with...

Founded in 2016 by John and Gerry Tiner, inspired by 35 years of nearby family holidays, Salcombe Brewery Co. is an eco-friendly, locally supportive brewery operating in South Devon. With investment secured both nationally and internationally by shareholders with a similar taste for high quality beer, the state of the art brewery was built on the site of a decommissioned water reservoir looking towards the Salcombe Ria. Here, the underground storing facility’s natural ambient temperature is perfect for conditioning, while...