Posted on 29 September 2008 by tastebuds
In honour of the gin distilleries which opened in Clerkenwell during the 18th century, The Larder bar has gathered the largest collection of gin in London. The streets surrounding The Larder building were chosen by master gin distillers due to the purity of water in the area, which was then known as Clerks Well. The most famous distillery belonged to Alexander Gordon which opened on St John Street in 1769. Others included the Booths gin distillery in Britton Street. The stone frieze, depicting the methods of gin production, can still be seen today.
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Posted on 23 August 2008 by tastebuds
Beer Exposed is a stylish new event to expand your perception of beer and provide ultimate end of week socializing. It showcases a new generation of artisanal beers, as well as some of the most famous beers of the world, and UK favourites. Beer Exposed will show you how to choose beer as a more flexible alternative to wine when matching with food. After all, beer is still Britain’s favourite alcoholic drink!
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Posted on 28 July 2008 by tastebuds
Wychwood Brewery’s BeeWyched honey beer, has been voted ‘Speciality Honey Beer of the Year’ for the second successive year in the World Beer Awards, collated and judged by Beers of the World. In 2008, BeeWyched shared the top award with Fuller’s Honeydew. A delightfully fragrant honey beer, BeeWyched was first brewed in 2007 on a recipe of Chilean Fairtrade honey from the foothills of the Andes, and Malawian Fairtrade sugars, on a bed of English pale ale malts and English Challenger hops.
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Posted on 23 July 2008 by tastebuds
If Schnitzel with French fries is one of your ‘favourite things’, head down to the Bavarian Beerhouse London where every Monday is ‘Schnitzel Madness’! Schnitzel, one of Germany’s best-loved dishes, is a pork escalope, coated in fresh breadcrumbs and fried. Choose from four traditional schnitzel dishes at the Beerhouse: classic Wiener Schnitzel; Jäger Schnitzel (Hunter-style), served with creamy mushroom sauce; Holstein Schnitzel, served with bacon and a fried egg and Zigeuner Schnitzel, served with hot pepper and onion sauce. All schnitzel dishes are served with French fries or farmer potatoes and a mixed salad.
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Posted on 15 June 2008 by tastebuds
For over 15 years, the family-run Barcelona Tapas Y Restaurante – the home of warm Spanish ambience, delicious tapas and wine - has been providing Londoners with an authentic taste of Spain in the middle of the City. Now their extensive Spanish wine selection has been voted Wine List of The Year 2007 by Square Meal’s Imbibe Magazine.
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Posted on 27 May 2008 by tastebuds
Saddle up and head out into an ancient land of forest, meadows and valleys, following trails through spectacular countryside during a centre-based holiday in the Dordogne. Alternatively, ride through the vineyards of Bordeaux, sampling the finest regional wines and savouring local gourmet meals en route. Equine Adventures offer two unique French riding holidays combining a love of wine and all things equine in equal measure.
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