Food and Drink

Inspired by the British Code Breakers of the Second World War, The Glenlivet Code was launched earlier this year. Released without cask information or tasting notes, the whisky challenges consumers’ senses while pushing boundaries of flavour exploration. Crafted from specially selected casks never before used by The Glenlivet - the biggest contributor to the volume growth of the single malt category worldwide - The Glenlivet Code promises to offer a new flavour experience, whilst adhering to the smooth and fruity...

One of London’s smartest hotels, The Ned was greeted with sonic hysteria when it took over the Sir Edwin Lutyens-designed former Midland Bank HQ last year. A playboy’s playground in the heart of the Square Mile, Soho House’s landed cruise ship is spread across eight storeys, with 250 hotel rooms, a private members’ club, a spa and 10 restaurants. Joining the likes of Asian-Pacific Kaia, Malibu Kitchen and a branch of Cecconi’s, Zobler’s Deli & Diner is, perhaps, the hotel’s...

Established in 1988, Brooklyn Brewery started life as journalist Steve Hindy’s home brewing project. Enlisting his neighbour, banker Tom Potter, as a partner, the pair’s brewery has always been dedicated to brewing and selling great beer: now recognised as an international beacon for good beer. With an impressive brewing history, some of Brooklyn’s earliest residents from Germany, Belgium and other brew-centric countries brought their passion and knowledge to New York, ultimately making Brooklyn one of America’s most productive brewing centres...

On a balmy Summer’s afternoon in Rome, a reasonable lunch time had passed. Having traversed the city’s cobbled streets for the past six hours, fuelled on a breakfast of five espressos, I was irritably hungry. All of the restaurants littering the plazas surrounding the Pantheon had one key similarity: an overzealous waitress perched outside, attempting to reel potential customers through the door like prized Marlins. “Do you know James Blunt?” One particular waitress asked, presenting a blurry photograph taken with...

The only three Michelin starred restaurant in Madrid, David Muñoz opened DiverXO in 2007. The restaurant was quickly succeeded by the nearby opening of a less formal sister restaurant, StreetXO – an establishment with an off the wall, highly conceptualised menu. Nine years later, Muñoz brought his fine dining circus to London, launching StreetXO on Old Burlington Street, Mayfair. With a less formal atmosphere than DiverXO, StreetXO in London showcases the chef’s unconventional cooking style in an equally eccentric setting....

Father's Day and wine are synonymous for the millions of people looking to treat their old man this weekend. Whether it's cooking the dinner or wrapping up a bottle for later a good vino is a sure fire way to their heart. And if you're looking for a bottle to fit a budget or occasion, we have just the pick for you. Take a look below for our recommended wines for Father's Day 2018. Splash out: On a bottle of Campolongo...

With an aim to support, encourage and promote healthy eating and drinking, food provenance and cooking, BNF Healthy Eating Week 2018 will run until Friday 15th June 2018. Last year’s BNF Healthy Eating Week 2017 was the most successful so far, with 9681 nurseries and schools representing 4.2 million pupils, plus 400 universities and workplaces representing over 832,00 students and employees registering: a new record. This year’s event aims to be even more successful. Tying in with BNF Healthy Eating Week,...

An investigation by a national newspaper claims to have found traces in meat in some of two major supermarkets vegetarian and vegan meal options, which will worry many non-meat eaters across the UK. Following on from the horse meat scandal, this news may further lower confidence in the major UK supermarket chains. The Daily Telegraph reported that they found animal DNA in some of these meals. They sent the meals to a laboratory in Germany to be tested. These claims...

Tying in with the World Cycling Revival festival, Scottish cyclist Mark Beaumont will attempt to break a world record next week (Friday 15th June), taking on the R.White’s Lemonade Penny Farthing One Hour World Record. Currently holding the record for cycling 18,000 miles around the world, Mark Beaumont will compete with 10 Penny Farthing professionals to beat the 22 miles and 150 yards record, set in 1886 by WA Rowe in Massachusetts, USA. The current English record (21 miles and...