If there’s one thing you can count on at Côte, it’s that if it isn’t French, it isn’t on the list. It’s a bold philosophy, but one that has served them well for two decades. Now, they’re taking that “all-French or nothing” ethos to the digital world with the launch of Côte Uncorked, their first-ever online wine shop. A...
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Hackstons Knightsbridge Lays Down a Gauntlet for Autumn Just over a year in, and Hackstons Knightsbridge isn’t just settling in—it’s staging a takeover. The luxury spirits specialist has just unveiled its autumn program, and frankly, it’s the most compelling roster of tastings I’ve seen from a merchant this season. They’re not just...
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Last night I attended the Santa Maria Latin American Kitchen dinner hosted by Food Blogger Rosana McPhee (Hot & Chilli) and The London Foodie, Luiz Hara in North London. The evening was a showcase of Santa Maria’s new range of sauces, rice, seasonings, tortillas, toppings and sides. Everything in the new range has been...
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There’s a new joint in town, Kansas Smitty’s. As seems with most new openings nowadays, it’s in the East End, Broadway Market to be exact. Kansas Smitty’s styles itself as a Jazz and Julep bar. The place is named after its resident house band, an 8 piece ensemble of young and enthusiastic, not to mention...
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I remember when Callooh Callay first opened, back then I was living in Dalston before it was cool and Callooh Callay was one of the early ones to hit close to Kingsland Rd. I loved it but moved not long afterwards and so haven’t really been back in a few years. That is until I received an invitation in my inbox to come and...
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The 3 Martini lunch is making a comeback. Back in the good old days of business lunches that started at noon and carried on until dinner time, the 3 Martini lunch was a staple. Sadly, the spread of American style working hours and the need to always be working or to be seen working (don’t ask me) seemed to take hold for...
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