Food and Drink

This is what extreme lengths a cheeky punter went to as they entered a racecourse for a flutter with a bottle of vodka - hidden in a BREAD ROLL. The hilarious image shows a baguette with its centre carved out and replaced with a bottle of Glen's Vodka wrapped in salami and tomatoes. But Southwell racecourse staff didn't see the funny side as they confiscated the £5 bottle of alcohol from an unhappy race goer. This is what extreme lengths...

A former police officer has launched her own prosecco van delivery service, inspired by hit reality TV show The Only Way is Essex. Abbie Pennick, 27, quit the Met after her baby daughter was born and tuned an Italian moped into a pink van fitted with two prosecco taps. She plans to sell the popular bubbly drink on demand at weddings or fairs. She said: "You see the success that shows like The Only Way Is Essex have, where everyone...

How is rose wine produced? It's a question that has been mused over by many a drinker on a hot summer's day as they nose the fruity aromas of refreshing pink vinos that provide cool, crisps refreshment for parched palates. Some search their memories for instances when they've spotted pink grapes and some deduce that it must be a process of mixing white wine with red wine. But although the latter is a legitimate process for creating rose wine, it...

Battersea is booming. Partially thanks to the extensive refurbishment of Battersea Power Station, or close proximity to neighbouring Clapham and cooler-than-thou Brixton, the area is now home to a seemingly countless sum of neighbourhood restaurants. Often ensnared with reckless disdain, kebabs are seldom considered classy; but BabaBoom, a space on Battersea Rise, goes against the grain and manages to showcase the humble kebab in a positive light. Launched last August, the restaurant was set up by a trio of adventure...

Despite the kitchen becoming an increasingly democratised facet of the family home, there is still one culinary tool where men almost universally take control - the BBQ. According to new research one in five women would love to get stuck in to a barbecue this summer - but their partners won't let them anywhere near the grill. A survey of 2,000 adults found 75 per cent of British men are the only ones allowed to operate BBQs, with partners making...

The most prestigious space on the Monopoly board, Mayfair is home to some of London’s most excessively expensive restaurants and bars. Tucked away on Down Street, however, tiny authentic tapas bar El Pirata is celebrating the end of summer by introducing four new Spanish wines, all of which are available for less than £20. This offer is available until Saturday 16th September and cannot be found elsewhere in the area. El Pirata’s new wines include Colegiata Malvasia Blanco D.O Toro,...

A dim sum recipe from Royal China.

In this political climate, it’s sometimes easy to forget that politicians are human, too. In the lead up to June’s general election, a selection of the UK’s most prominent MPs and party leaders were quizzed on their favourite restaurants. Let’s be fair – it’s far easier to talk to journalists about food than matters of say dementia tax, Grenfell tower or Donald Trump’s recent defence of Neo-Nazis. Theresa May is allegedly a big fan of Ottolenghi – a Middle-Eastern small...

Following the success of last year’s 2001 release, premium Scotch whisky brand anCnoc (pronounced ‘a-nock’) has released a new anCnoc 2002 vintage, joining its multi award-wining parade of expressions. Part of the Inver House Distillers portfolio, anCnoc is produced at Knockdhu Distillery in the picturesque village of Knock, Aberdeenshire. First established in 1894, Knockdhu Distillery remains one of the Scottish Highlands’ smallest distilleries. Previous anCnoc expressions such as anCnoc 18-year-old have been subject to much praise amongst single malt enthusiasts,...