Food and Drink

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...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Strength: 4.5% ABV Brewed: Greenwich, London Founded at the turn of the millennium in a small flat in Greenwich by Brew Master Alastair Hook and some like minded friends, Meantime has since become one of the leading breweries in the British Craft Beer revolution. Having set up their state-of-the-art brewery in 2010, just a stones throw from the Prime Meridian, as well as recently opening The Tasting Rooms, a venue that offers the chance...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Following on from the success of his first restaurant – Elliot’s – in Bethnal Green, Australian Michelin Bib Gourmand winning chef and restaurateur Brett Redman has teamed up with Margaret Crow for his most recent opening - The Richmond - a brand new bar and restaurant located at the intersection of East London’s Dalston, Haggerston and London Fields. Featuring a menu that’s built around Oysters, comfort food and raw dishes, The Richmond also boasts...