Food and Drink

Fine dining is fine, but wholesome country cooking is the heart and soul of French cuisine. Humble, hearty dishes generally served in French homes; prepared for hungry family members rather than Instagram gratification. Although haute cuisine has become so synonymous with France, every successful French chef will have one of these recipes in their armoury, often passed down through generations. Duck confit, piperade, ratatouille, bouillabaisse, cassoulet. A provincial region in the south-west of the country, Gascony is, arguably, the spiritual...

Arguably London’s most adventurous al fresco dining experience, London In The Sky will return to the Southbank next month. Running from 5th - 15th July, London In The Sky will host a series of sky high, al fresco dining experiences – open from breakfast through to brunch, lunch, high tea, dinner and late night cocktails. What’s more, for the first time ever, three ‘sky tables’ will be simultaneously lifted from the ground, with menus prepared by some of London’s best...

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Also known as ‘Greek doughnuts’ or ‘honey dumplings’, loukoumades are a traditional (exceptionally moreish) Greek dessert. Small balls of dough are deep-fried, adapting a crisp exterior and light, fluffy interior; typically dredged in honey before being finished with cinnamon, crushed walnuts or sesame seeds. Taking place this weekend (Saturday 23rd June and Sunday 24th June), The Athenian will celebrate Loukoumades with a dedicated event at their White City Place site. As well as serving classic Loukoumades topped with honey and cinnamon, The...

Taking place until August, South Place Hotel in the City of London (home to Michelin-starred Angler) has collaborated with award-winning gourmet popcorn makers Joe & Seph’s to create a range of signature cocktails (affectionately named ‘Poptails’). Available at the hotel’s 3bar, each of the bespoke drinks champion Joe & Seph’s, established in 2010 with the aim to produce the world’s best tasting popcorn. Handmade in London, by a small team of pastry chefs, the range now features over 45 flavours. Created...

With the launch of The Cans Festival, organised by Banksy in 2008, the artist was instrumental in popularising the ‘Graffiti Tunnel’ on Leake Street, underneath Waterloo station. Featuring London’s largest legal graffiti wall, Leake Street has since become renowned as a democratic cultural venue for street art. Ten years later, Rat Bar will open on Leake Street this weekend (Saturday 16th June), embracing the history and heritage of the area. The brainchild of creative events agency, Shout About London, Rat Bar promises to showcase...

Over the past four years, the Selfridges rooftop space has been utilised throughout the summer, taken over by Des McDonald Restaurants. This year, the department store’s fifth floor terrace is, once again, home to another restaurant; now overseen by San Carlo – the group behind Fumo, Cicchetti and Gran Café at Selfridges in Birmingham and Manchester. Accessible via an express lift on the ground floor (close to the main entrance, off Oxford Street), alto by San Carlo is prefaced with...

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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...