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 10 September 2008 by tastebuds
September 10th sees the launch of the new and completely revised pocket-sized Charles Campion’s London Restaurant Guide 2009. Featuring one-page reviews of over 400 restaurants, with 79 new entries this year, it’s quite simply the best survey of the London restaurant scene out there.
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Posted on 7 July 2008 by tastebuds
Ambassade de l’Ile, the London debut of two Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex, opens its doors to the public at the beginning of July. He has taken the corner site at 117/119 Old Brompton Road – a building steeped in restaurant heritage - which has been completely refurbished. As well as a restaurant, it is the UK ‘embassy’ for l’Ile Barbe, which declared itself “an independent and sovereign state” in 1977, and Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex is its honorary governor.
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Posted on 3 July 2008 by tastebuds
Test Your knowledge on all things foodie at a themed pub quiz on Wednesday 9th July to raise money for charity. The Coach & Horses, the stunning Victorian gastro-pub in Clerkenwell, London will be donating 50% of all food bills on the evening to Action Against Hunger.
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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 6 June 2008 by tastebuds
Tapas Fantasticas, 28-29 June, 12pm-6pm, is a new free festival created by Wines from Rioja celebrating Spanish tapas, wine and lifestyle. The colourful event will be running over two fun filled days at Ely’s Yard, The Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1.
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