Britain’s leading charity representing hobbyist beekeepers has responded to new evidence raising significant questions about the composition of blended honey samples imported to the UK and sold at supermarket retailers. In a recent authenticity test, 96% of samples of imported honey from supermarkets were found to be ‘atypical’ for honey, compared to 100% of UK beekeeper samples that were deemed ‘typical’. The Honey Authenticity Network UK (HAN UK) sent 30 honey samples for testing last month, with 24 out of the 25 jars of imported honey not meeting the required standards. All five of the samples sent from UK beekeepers…
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Date: Friday, 10th January 2025, Location: Patty&Bun, Hackney, Tickets: Available via Eventbrite Celebrate Quitter’s Day—the day when 80% of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions—with an indulgent Special Tasting Menu Evening, hosted by Redefine Meat and Patty&Bun. This one-night-only event is the ultimate opportunity to enjoy guilt-free indulgence while discovering the best in plant-based innovation. With two sittings at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM, each ticket offers a delicious journey through an exclusive collaboration menu: One Collaboration Burger – Choose from Patty&Bun’s expertly crafted limited-edition burgers, each showcasing Redefine Meat’s award-winning new-meat and Patty&Bun’s signature burger wizardry. Two Epic Plant-Based…
• This Dry January, FRAMELESS Lates is teaming up with Guinness World Record holder and TV personality Spencer Matthews and his alcohol-free spirits brand CleanCo for an evening of multi-sensory escapism • Enjoy a free limited-edition art-inspired Clean Cocktail while exploring the UK’s largest immersive art experience after dark • Join Spencer on 24th January for an alcohol-free cocktail-making masterclass and learn how to elevate your favourite drinks – without the hangover • Find out more and book tickets online now. FRAMELESS, the UK’s largest immersive art experience, is joining forces with Guinness World Record holder and TV personality Spencer Matthews…
The Perfect Mid-Week Treat! Hard Rock Cafe has extended their exclusive lunchtime discount for London residents! Get 25% off all food, non-alcoholic drinks and select retail items until the 31st of January 2025.* It’s the perfect opportunity to to treat yourself! Enjoy mouthwatering classics like the Legendary Burger – a fresh steak burger, with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomatoes, served with French fries. Or try the famous Tupelo Chicken Tenders served with seasoned fries, honey mustard and Hard Rock’s house-made barbecue sauce. For something a bit lighter, the Grilled Salmon Noodle Bowl will…
In recent years, the Caribbean food movement has emerged as a culinary trend and a vibrant cultural exchange within the UK. Caribbean cuisine has increasingly captivated the British palate with rich flavours and a sense of heritage. Research from the Good Food Guide and The Grocer highlights this surge, showing a 25% increase in Caribbean food mentions in fine dining establishments between 2021 and 2023 (Good Food Guide, 2023; The Grocer, 2023). At the forefront of this renaissance is Marshall & Brown, recognised as a premium and innovative brand reshaping perceptions of Caribbean food in the UK. As trailblazers in…
I Love Decaf, the UK’s first-ever dedicated decaffeinated coffee brand, is celebrating a major milestone: a Great Taste Award for The Only Best Trillionaires Decaf Coffee. Launched in 2022 after years of development, the brand has firmly entered the decaf market with its exceptional flavour and growing success, holding a 4.8 Trustpilot rating. “Drinking decaf shouldn’t feel like a punishment.” David Holly, founder of I Love Decaf (https://www.ilovedecaf.shop), was inspired to create the brand after a personal journey to reduce caffeine: “I was drinking three litres of coffee a day before I decided to cut back on caffeine. But the…
This holiday season, The Broadcaster in White City unveils its enchanting, winterised rooftop, offering guests a cosy retreat with breathtaking 360-degree views of the London skyline. Embrace the festive atmosphere as you unwind amidst twinkling fairy lights, shimmering baubles, and the warm glow of overhead heaters, with plush blankets available at every table. Transforming into a winter wonderland, the rooftop overlooks the iconic square at The Television Centre. Guests can sip on festive favorites like rich mulled wine or indulge in signature cocktails such as the Spiced Daiquiri, crafted with Havana spiced rum, velvet falernum, grapefruit sherbet, and lime. Complementing…
With the highly anticipated release of WICKED on the big screen landing in November, two of London’s city centre hotels are celebrating all things green with a WICKED festive afternoon tea experience. As an Official Hotel Partner to the musical phenomenon WICKED, “One of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News), The Clermont Victoria and The Clermont Charing Cross are launching a seasonal version of their popular WICKED-inspired afternoon tea, complete with a range of suitably wicked festive delights. Guests can indulge in a savoury selection including roast turkey and cranberry mayonnaise finger sandwiches and pigs in blankets—a true festive favourite- all…
HERA (4 Arber Way, Stratford, London, E20 1JS) will open on November 21st. Named after the Greek Goddess, the restaurant will champion Greek cuisine and transform seasonal ingredients into elegant dishes that reflect the variety of what Greek food has to offer. HERA’s menu takes you on a journey through Greecian cuisine where vegetables, meat and seafood all contribute to create a varied and enticing selection of dishes designed to share. ‘To Begin’, a selection of hero mezze dishes are available from Anchovies, to Kalamata Olives and of course a selection of dips such as Tarama, Tzatziki and Melitzanao Salata (Smoked…
VIVEK SINGH’S INDIAN RESTAURANTS SERVE UP THE PERFECT NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Inject some spice to your New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Collection restaurants; The Cinnamon Club, Cinnamon Bazaar (Covent Garden and Richmond) and Cinnamon Kitchen (City and Battersea). Ring in 2025 in style with vibrant flavours, decadent Indian plates, specially crafted cocktails and live entertainment. The Cinnamon Club Westminster Sit amongst the lavish book-lined shelves of The Cinnamon Club’s exquisite Old Westminster Library, whilst the restaurant’s resident band plays up-tempo jazz whilst you indulge in a five-course New Year’s Eve banquet. Sample dishes include…