Food and Drink

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...

Don't forget Father's Day this weekend. Tying in with the event, we've compiled a selection of recipes provided by some of our favourite chefs so that you can take to the kitchen and make some for yourself. Here's the chance to cook up a Fathering Sunday feast that'll seriously impress your Dad.

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Just a short walk around the corner from Goodge Street Underground Station, through the gaggle of workers spending the lunch rush congregated outside Tesco Express, turn the corner once more onto Whitfield Street and you’ll find Dabbous, one of Central London’s most celebrated restaurants. Well, after three strolls along the length of the street I eventually came across a heavy metal door, giving the ambience of one of London’s many derelict buildings, yet upon...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Frank's Bar on top of the NCP car park, in Peckham is known throughout the UK and beyond, but what most people don't know, is there's another rooftop bar, with an even better view circa two mins away. The Bussey Rooftop Bar is now open for summer 2015 with panoramic views, fantastic cocktails, delicious pizza (provided by indie pizzeria, Pizza Pilgrims) and a huge rooftop cinema across the hallway. It is worth the slog up the flights...