By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Tying in with the tenth anniversary of ROKA’s first restaurant on London’s Charlotte Street, ROKA Aldwych opened its doors last Summer. Marking the newest and biggest of the ROKA restaurants from Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney, the team behind Zuma. Situated just moments from The Strand and London’s Theatre District, offering a reasonable pre-theatre menu, it’s no wonder that the restaurant has become so popular over the past year. Upon entering on our recent visit, we ended up partaking in a...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food It’s unlikely that the views from your home can rival those from SUSHISAMBA, with the highest dining terrace in Europe. However, thanks to this recipe provided from the restaurant, you can enjoy Bartender Richard Woods’ Tom Yam cocktail from the comfort of your own home (Turbot Nigiri optional). SUSHISAMBA can be found at Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AY. SUSHISAMBA’s Tom Yam 50 ml Coriander infused Reyka Vodka25 ml Ginger Syrup15 ml Fresh...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food With plenty of occasions to eat, drink and enjoy the sunshine throughout the Summer months, here's our roundup of the best pop-up Restaurant and Bars that the Capital has on offer. Dalston Yard Street Feast – Dalston Open Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm until late September and located just seconds from Dalston Junction station, Street Feast brings some of London’s best food and drink to the area. With 20 traders on site, including Bleeker St, Smokestak,...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Strength: 3.8% ABV Brewed: Hackney Wick, London Set up in 2012 by a trio of like-minded individuals - siblings Tom and Jess Seaton and business partner Neil Hinchley – CRATE Brewery operates from an old print factory that overlooks the River Lea, in the heart of London’s Hackney Wick. Using only the finest British Malts and internationally sourced Hops, the brand now has ten different brews to its name is supported by a number...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Sadly, very few high-end London restaurant offer guests the chance to feast upon a luxurious Beef Wellington. However, when the traditional British dish does make its way onto a menu, this writer can barely contain his excitement, even if a triple-figure bill does often entail, and thankfully the standout dish at Bob Bob Ricard does not disappoint. Since opening at the tail end of 2008, the English/Russian Soho restaurant has managed to impress its...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food In an attempt to embrace the summer, Mayfair’s Novikov will be hosting a summertime market in their Italian restaurant today (Wednesday June 24th). Set to run between 11am up until 4pm, the market is perfect for a quick lunch break browse, or for any foodies finding themselves in the area. The Italian street-style market will allow customers to purchase a range of fresh produce sourced from some of the finest suppliers, be it Oysters,...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Following the success of last year’s event, 25 of London’s bars will set up pop-up style in Central London on the weekend of July 18th-19th for Cocktails In The City. Set to celebrate the city’s unique and diverse drinking scene, the al fresco festival’s partaking bars will be offering some unique tasting experiences, interactive demonstrations, and even some games and entertainment in which you can expect to sample some incredible cocktails. What’s more, you’ll...
By Jack Peat, TLE Editor Sat in a pub last Friday evening I pitched to my friend the topic of light-bodied wines. He listed the three that immediately sprung to mind: Burgundy Pinot Noir, Californian Zinfandel and South African Pinotage. A credible list, but for me the Mecca of fruity, easy-drinking red wine is Beaujolais. The ballyhooed cherry-red vintages that emanate from the small patch of France offer rich and varied wines that are delicate yet full of character. But...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food We’ve already shared a selection of Father’s Day recipe to wow your Dad, this weekend, and thanks to Erik Lorincz, you can wash the recipes down with his ‘Father’s Honour’. Created in honour of the day, the world renowned Head Bartender at The Savoy's American Bar features Jack Daniel's Bourbon, Remy Martin and Dry Orange Curacao and is sure to impress plenty of Father’s this weekend. Here’s a recipe below, why not have a...
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