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Forty One: A great local culinary haunt in Hove
Forty One in Hove is a local independent restaurant serving a daily changing menu of locally sourced, seasonal food. It is a home grown venture and the first restaurant by James Brown, head chef and proprietor, who I personally know … Continue reading
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Tagged Brighton, Forty One, gluten free, Hove, James Brown, locally sourced food, restaurant, Restaurant Forty One, Roast, seasonal
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Gin Tonic served Spanish-style
On my recent trip to Barcelona I was struck by the Spanish fascination with gin and was patriotically gleeful to see a strong showing of British favourites in every bar – Tanqueray, Sipsmith, Hendricks and Fever Tree tonics, alongside the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander & James, Copa, Gin, gin and tonic glass, gin gift set, Gin Tonic, Spain, Tanqueray
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Having a FEW with London Cocktail Society
Another week, another great London Cocktail Society event. This time, us cocktail fiends were treated to a tasting of FEW Spirits at Hix Belgravia by the man behind FEW Spirits, Paul Hletko. When FEW started production on April 30th 2011 … Continue reading
Fresh Fino
Fino is a beautifully delicate style of Sherry and one that demands to be drunk whilst fresh and young. Having been lucky enough to have visited Jerez where I tried Fino straight from the barrel, and having enjoyed Gonzalez Byass’ … Continue reading
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Tagged Biological ageing, bottling date, Fino, fresh fino, Gonzalez Byass, sherry, Tio Pepe, when to drink fino
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Chase presents Rock the Farm
So last weekend, Chase vodka opened its farm doors to the drinks industry yet again with the second Rock the Farm, an industry only drinks festival. Two immediate thoughts; this is extremely generous of Chase and extremely brave – cocktail … Continue reading
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Tagged Chase Farm, Chase vodka, cider, Hereford, Oliver's Cider, Reverend & the Makers, Rock the Farm, William's Gin, Wyld Wood
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Rémy Martin evening at Waitrose Cookery School
Last week, I was lucky enough to win tickets to a Rémy Martin nosing and tasting and cocktail demonstration with food provided by Waitrose’s Head Chef – what a combo! What became apparent when asked what we knew about Rémy … Continue reading
