Chefs
Head chef of the acclaimed Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Scotland’s only two Michelin Star restaurant, Stevie McLaughlin is one of the UK’s most respected chefs and has worked in the industry...
By Ina Yulo
Occupying a beautiful Grade II listed building, L’Ortolan is Reading’s only Michelin-starred restaurant.
On September 11th, it will be celebrating its 18th birthday and for two nights only, Head Chef...
By Ina Yulo
When chef Tom Cenci announced late last year that he would be stepping down from his post as Executive Chef of London favourite Duck & Waffle, he said he would be taking the time off to spend with...
By Ina Yulo
The rising trend of sustainable cooking and going back to our roots is not so much a trend as it is a way of life in the Nordic region.
“Pickling and smoking are pillars of Nordic cooking which really...
By Ina Yulo
Just under two hours away from bustling Barcelona lies the luxurious gated community of S’Agaró. One of the stunning properties within this Costa Brava resort town is the Alàbriga Hotel & Home...
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Cocktails
This month has seen National Chocolate Day, and what better way to show our appreciation of this sweet treat by including in two of our favourite cocktails, the rich and velvety Celtic Dream and the classic...
By LLM Reporters
Did someone say tequila? This Mexican favourite has long been enjoyed as a good-time drink around the world, but with the variety of quality tequila-based tipples that have made it to our shores in recent...
By LLM Reporters
Are you planning on hosting the ultimate cocktail party? These sophisticated parties have been around for decades and they’re still just as popular today as they were back in the 1920’s. They can be...
By Natasha Heard
Nothing says ‘party’ better than a cocktail, and my current obsession is the classic and delicious espresso martini. This luscious, smooth and rich cocktail shouts decadence and glamour, from its sumptuous...
By Felicity Williams
This classic is thought to have been invented in 1938, created by the bar owner Carlos “Danny” Herrera at his restaurant Rancho La Gloria, in Baja California, a state of Mexico.
It came about...
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Healthy Eating
With the recent breaking news that a teenager in the UK has been the first reported case of going both death and blind due to a junk food diet, healthy eating is firmly back on the news agenda. Although...
By LLM Reporters
We all know there are foods out there that are better for us and those that are not so beneficial to our health, but it doesn’t mean we all make the choices that we should. Fast foods are well marketed...
By LLM Reporters
Soup is a quick and convenient meal that provides a myriad of nutrients in a variety of forms. Hot, cold, smooth or chunky, and with many different delicious flavours to enjoy, it’s a dish that you...
By LLM Reporters
We all know by now that we are what we eat and there is a lot of information out there designed to help us live a healthier lifestyle, led by a good diet. But there is so much information flying around...
By LLM Reporters
One of the latest to hit the front pages is that of Kim Kardashian and her endorsement of camel milk.
Whilst this milk is new to us in the Western world, it has been consumed for thousands of years in...
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Recipes & Cooking Tips
Shaun Rankin, of Ormer Mayfair, is known for his delicious dishes, his name may also ring a bell as he’s appeared on MasterChef as well as the Great British Menu championing local produce. Now you...
By LLM Reporters
Cannabidiol, or CBD, has been taking the world by a storm. It has attracted acclaim for supposed health benefits ranging from reducing anxiety and inflammation, to improving sleep. As more people discover...
By LLM Reporters
Dark chocolate, coffee and even mackeral have been scientifically proven as potential perfect flavour pairings – for lamb.
The research looked at the molecular make-up of lamb in order to discover foods...
By LLM Reporters
The phrase “A man is only as good as his tools” could be quite apt in the kitchen. This isn’t to say that you need to have the best utensils to be the best chef, but it most definitely helps....
By LLM Reporters
With the return of Great British Bake Off next week (Tuesday 27th August), the nations’ interest in all things baking will once again be sparked – a leading UK supermarket even reported a 30% increase...
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Restaurants & Bars
Serving up a progressive style of delightful South East Asian cuisine is London’s Sticky Mango.
With a menu inspired by street food from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore, the...
By Georgie Bentley-Buckle
Residing atop Sky Garden, fine-dining restaurant Fenchurch this summer revitalised their gourmet offering high above London with fresh, Mediterranean flavours and French cooking techniques by newly appointed...
By Georgie Bentley-Buckle
West London’s favourite neighbourhood steak restaurant, London Steakhouse Chelsea has recently celebrated ten years of blushing cuts. Specialising in offering diners the finest quality steak in its smart,...
By Leila Stocker
Last week I visited a fabulous village pub with rooms, The Crown at Church Enstone, near Chipping Norton – the epicentre of David Cameron’s smart West Oxfordshire set.
Surrounded by glorious Cotswolds...
By Georgie Bentley-Buckle
An all-day destination restaurant, VIVI encapsulates a sixties revival in the newly redeveloped Centre Point building. Elevating its weekend offering, recently the restaurant launched a new series of DJ...
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Sweet Treats
Nestled amongst the Upper East Side brownstones surrounding Barneys, Bergdorf’s and Bloomingdale’s, The Lowell is one of the city’s most exclusive luxury hotels and the hottest...
By LLM Reporters
Words by Kim Havelaar, tea sommelier and founder of Roqberry.
Tea is ever increasing in popularity and expanding well beyond your everyday brew, with demand for speciality black, green and herbal tea rising...
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We know we have a lot to thank the Aztecs for, and I’m not talking about their innovative agriculture or ornate temples and pyramids, I’m talking chocolate.
Originating as a drink made from...
By Adrianna Johns
It is of no surprise that tea is a favourite in the UK, with 165 million cups being drunk on a daily basis by more than 51 million avid drinkers; this means that approximately 2000 cups are being drunk...
By Chloe Boston
With the rise in popularity of capsule coffee machines, the ‘art of coffee’ has become somewhat of a lost practise nowadays. When speed and convenience are high on the list of priorities for those...
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Wine, Beer & Spirits
According to market reports, the global whiskey market is worth the best part of 60bn US Dollars per annum. From traditional production in the Scottish Highlands to the fledgling, but impressive, distilleries...
By LLM Reporters
Words by Sally Meeson
As the long days of summer draw to an end, choosing where to spend those precious last mild weekends becomes all the more pressing. But today I feel I might have just dropped on the...
By LLM Reporters
With the winter months slowly dawning on us, it may be time to start searching for ways to gain warmth and comfort. Whilst you may decide that staying at home is the best option, we simply suggest that...
By LLM Reporters
Whilst wine does contain alcohol, every wine – be it red or white, still or sparkling – is the unique product of an individual recipe and set of processes. Just like the grape content, the alcohol...
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Words by wine expert James Lawrence
I’m sat in a tranquil courtyard above Charles Heidsieck’s historic cellars in Reims, gazing at the idyllic gardens that cover the expansive grounds. Our...
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