Food and Drink

Earlier this week, Marks & Spencer were the subject of social media outrage following the launch of a “Cauliflower Steak” as part of their new “veggie” range. A thick slice of cauliflower was presented as a “steak”, joined by a sachet of “lemon and herb drizzle” and sealed within an abundance of unnecessary plastic packaging. Priced at £2, the notion of an M&S “Cauliflower Steak” seemed eye-wateringly expensive, considering a whole cauliflower from the same shop costs just £1 -...

Established in 2008, Aspen Brewing Company was launch with a goal to produce “world-class beer, downstream from nobody.” Originally located just across the Roaring Fork River from the site of the original Aspen Brewery (founded in 1885, producing one beer to quench the thirst of Aspen’s mining population) Aspen Brewing Company has a strong community ethos, with a dedicated team passionate about craft beer and the mountain lifestyle. Alongside plenty of community support, the brewery also strives to minimise its...

Although we’re well aware that China is larger than Europe, and the continued exploration of various regional dishes and ingredients is no bad thing – we often forget that Britain’s love of Chinese food is largely rooted in Cantonese cuisine. With a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong, Duddell’s opened in London last year, taking over the former St. Thomas’ Church near London Bridge station. Past the external structure, concealed with scaffolding, the restaurant is vast yet quite cosy. A pallet...

They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but this Friday one vegan food company will be handing out tasty plant based treats to Londoners in support of Veganuary. Hungry customers will be able to enjoy one of the new chilled pastries from The Fry Family Food Co. including a three bean pasty and med veg & squash slice – both of which customers can eat straight from the pack! The plant based giveaway follows a study by The...

Byron burger could be set to close up to 20 restaurants as part of a financial rescue proposal, according to accountancy firm KPMG. The firm, which has more than 70 outlets, is one of several chains that took the burger restaurant upmarket, becoming a stand-out name within the UK's casual dining sector has consumers ditched Maccies for more upmarket joints. But the restaurant chain has hit choppy waters with planned proposals of a restructuring to be carried out under a so-called company...

A supermarket giant has come under fire for selling 'organic' coconuts wrapped in plastic packaging. Sainsbury's was berated after a picture of the coconut, which comes with a cardboard stand for better presentation, plastic ring pull and straw, was posted on Twitter. The Genuine Coconut costs £3 in store - but non-packaged coconuts retail at 80p. The image has been re-tweeted more than 50 times with the hashtag #EnvironmentalVandalism. The organic coconut that is being sold wrapped in plastic at...

Within Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, Le Train Bleu epitomises a golden era of glamorous railway travel. Befitted with cavernous ceilings, grand frescoes, chandeliers and immaculately dressed waiters, the restaurant has been a fine dining institution since first opening in 1901. It’s also one of the most storied restaurants in Paris – arguably the fine dining capital of the world. Although a fast-paced traveller’s menu is available, the restaurant seems completely removed from the train station dining we’re...

With each new year, countless New Year’s Resolutions are made. According to a recent YouGov survey, some of the most popular resolutions made by adults in New York include eating healthier, exercising more, saving money, and focusing on self care. Moreover, with additional push from initiatives such as Dry January and Veganuary, January has become a month synonymous with health. Set up by qualified health coach, Nutritionist and food technician Geeta Sidhu-Robb, Nosh Detox is the UK’s first home detox...

Towards the end of 2016, research conducted by Forum for the Future suggested that a third of the UK population now identifies as ‘flexitarian’, which was set to increase by 10 per cent last year. Also in 2016, figures released to coincide with World Vegan Day announced vegan food sales had increased by a whopping 1,500 per cent in just one year. In 2018, veganism is more prevalent than ever – with a record number of Brits taking part in...