Food and Drink

The newest Barrafina occupies a site at Coal Drops Yard, near King's Cross station.

Wine from the Swiss canton of Valais will soon be more readily available to buy in the UK after producers announced plans to ship more of their produce to Britain. Despite being home to a nation of “passionately obsessive winemakers” who cultivate some 37,000 acres of land for viticultural purposes the Swiss have historically only exported between 1 per cent and 2 per cent of its total production abroad. Domestic demand and high production costs have limited overseas appeal with...

Following the mid 19th Century labour shortage in South America, approximately 91,000 Chinese immigrants were brought to Peru to work on the sugar plantations and mines. Typically hailing from China’s Guandong region, the settlers arrived with few material possessions, though most brought memories of recipes and ingredients such as ginger, soy sauce and spring onions. Maintaining traditional Chinese cooking methods, these ingredients would be teamed with adopted local ingredients such as Amazonian pineapples or Andean potatoes, ultimately used to create...

Following an extensive, six-year refurbishment, L’Oscar opened last year, taking over the former Baptist Church Headquarters. Built in 1903, the Grade II-listed venue closed its doors to parishioners during the 1960s after its congregation dwindled. The building has since been returned to its former glory, however, re-opened as a boutique hotel last year, designed by French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia, also behind the likes of Hôtel Costes in Paris and La Mamounia in Marrakesh. Set over seven floors,...

The low-carb high-fat breakfast could help people control their weight by reducing the desire to gorge on junk food

Founded in 2011, Pistonhead is produced by Brutal Brewing – created by Swedish brewery Spendrups. Established over 100 years ago, the family-run brewery has since become one of Northern Europe’s largest breweries, with over 1000 employees, producing upwards of 400 million litres of drinks for brands such as Norrland’s Gold, Mariestads and Heineken. Spendrups’ Brutal Brewing, on the other hand, operates as a brewery work shop with an intention to produce exciting beers specifically designed for enthusiasts. Now exported to...

Researchers found binge eating when drunk is involuntary

The natural compound found in garlic - allyl sulfide - improves the health of bacteria in the stomach and also improve cognitive health in the elderly

High-end Indian restaurants are a particular specialty of London’s electrifying restaurant scene, with so many noteworthy venues and chefs showcasing their own interpretation of Indian fine dining. When badgered for recommendations on the subject I’m constantly spoiled for choice, with such an extensive list of must-visits: Benares, Gymkhana, Kutir, Indian Accent, Jamavar, and most recently – Tamarind of Mayfair.  First opened in 1995, Tamarind was the joint-first Indian restaurant in the UK to gain a Michelin star back in 2001,...