Falling in June, Father's Day goes hand in hand with sunny afternoons, BBQs and picnics and this year is no exception. We've rounded up a selection of mouthwatering treats that will certainly have him smiling. Limited Edition Rosé Sauvage BBQ £120 available at TheFinestBubble.com BBQ and Bubbles? Why not, thanks to Piper Heidsieck’s lovely Rosé Sauvage, a blend of around 50 Champagne crus and with the addition of red wine (from the Champagne region of course), which gives this sparkling rose not only a style typical of Piper-Heidsieck but also a distinctive pink colour and fruit, cherry t...
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'I think it's a deer pelt,' my friend Tom said as I caressed the wine menu at Battersea's newest eatery, the Nutbourne. The attention to detail here is on point and even the tipples of the day are presented in a strokable binder. If you're looking for wholesome comfort food, with a invitingly relaxed atmosphere, then this is the place to pop to. Founded by the same people behind The Shed (Notting Hill) and the Rabbit (Chelsea), the Nutbourne offers the same kind of cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. Oliver Gladwin, one of the three brothers behind the culinary enterprise, i...
Read more →Blues Kitchen has landed in Brixton, bringing its winning combination of live music, great cocktails and indulgent American soul food to another London area. It’s taken over the old site of Electric Social, a huge space in Brixton that was begging to be utilized to it’s full capacity and Blues Kitchen has filled every corner, which has been buzzing ever since it opened its doors.
Read more →This September will see sexy Sylvia, queen of the mother hens, and ruler of the Ma’ Plucker roost, swap her Deep South digs for a cosy coop, on Beak Street. Bringing London’s poultry-loving boys and girls, just what they need, Ma’ Plucker will serve up the very breast (see what we did there), Southern chicken, served three ways. With a side serving of R&B, a hefty portion of soul, and sauces, Ma’ Plucker is sure to be the golden egg of chicken stops.
Read more →Following the thriving Camden venue, The Blues Kitchen has finally arrived in Shoreditch and occupies a warehouse-sized space on Curtain Road. Nightly live music (except on Sundays) showcases an impressive amalgamation of Blues, Swing and Rock’n’Roll acts during the week, followed by Soul, Motown and a spot of Honky Tonk piano at the weekend.
Read more →Launched last month, Dub Jam, a tiny Jerk BBQ & Rum Shack in Covent Garden, offers a BBQ menu rooted in Caribbean everyday favourites, all served to the soundtrack of legendary Reggae label Trojan Records.
Read more →Whiskey, barbecue, seafood and a crabshack- mixed with great drinks and live music… Covent Garden’s latest addition looks set to be a roaring amount of fun as the Chelsea institution, Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Crabshack, opens its newest venture on Maiden Lane Located in a former electrical power station built in 1883 the interior honours the building’s original heritage. Many authentic features have been retained like the exposed brick walls, copper conduits and steel and concrete girders with a little industrial lighting added in for a bit of flair. The exposed wooden beams, neon lobster sig...
Read more →Passion, dedication and good taste are all things required to make a good idea in to a bloody great idea. I was lucky enough to attend the event of a bloody great idea at Duke's Brew and Que last week, when Logan Plant unveiled his latest creation; a limited edition imperial stout in collaboration with Jameson whiskey, using their barrels and Beavertown beer.
Read more →Parked up permanently in a secluded spot on Dunston Road, Haggerston, Seth Troxler's summer time venture, Smokey Tails is back for good. Riding the wave of success from his pop-up in Hackney Wick, Troxler has made the commitment to barbequed meat and dance floor beckoning music by signing for a 3 year residency. Still serving up the sought after barbeque flavours, this season’s menu offers a heartier version of the summer’s delights, along with some newly welcomed vegetarian options too. The pan smoked brisket comes with a wealth of smokey flavours which are perfectly balanced by a side o...
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