What? The Christmas Greetings basket featuring strawberry preserve, Christmas spiced biscuits, Christmas pudding truffles, Christmas spice pillow candy, Royal Blend tea and a quarter-bottle of blanc de blancs Champagne. Priced at £55.
Who? Sonny’s Kitchen What? Since Phil Howard of the two Michelin-starred The Square took over Sonny’s Kitchen, the team has been slowly breathing life back into this Barnes favourite. Gone are the plates of boring vegetables. Instead, you will find foie gras and chicken liver parfait, wild mushroom croustillant and roasted stone bass. But, there’s nothing stuffy about the place and it’s still a local mainstay. When? Open now Where? 94 Church Rd, Barnes, London SW13 0DQ How? For reservations call 0208 7480 393
Who? Grand Marnier What? Grand Marnier has recently launched their ultra-luxury cognac, the Grand Marnier Quintessence. It’s their first new product since 1977. Only 2,000 bottles have been created from Grande Champagne cognacs aged between 25 and 135, including vintages from 1875, 1906 and 1955. Priced at £499.99. When? Available now Where? Available at The Whisky Exchange How? Shop now at The Whisky Exchange
Who? John Dewar & Sons What? John Dewar & Sons has unveiled a new range of single malt whiskies from the Aultmore distillery, forming part of its Last Great Malts of Scotland range. Aultmore of Foggie Moss is said to have the moniker, “rarest of Speyside”. The new range includes at 12 year old, 21 year old (travel retail only) and limited quantities of the 25 year old. When? Available now Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange How? Buy now from The Whisky Exchange
Who? The Port House What? The Port House, the tapas restaurant and bar that’s part of the Porterhouse Group in Ireland, has now opened in London. The focus is on Spanish and Portuguese food and wine. As well as fine ports and sherries, The Port House will also be offering a large selection of cava, wines and gins. When? Open now Where? 417 Strand, Covent Garden, London, WC2R 0PD How? For more information, visit porthouse.ie
Who? Jean Lenoir What? Wine connoisseurs will already be familiar with Le Nez du Vin, the aroma kit that lets you identify individual aromas from wines. But now there’s a version for whisky aficionados too. Le Nez du Whisky holds 54 of the most commonly found aroma samples in whisky as well as a whisky book from Charles MacLean and whisky and food matches from Martine Nouet. Priced at £275. When? Available now Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange How? Buy now from The Whisky Exchange
Who? Enoteca Pinchiorri What? An Italian kitchen with a French chef at the helm, how authentic could it be? But authentic or not, the Italian inspired dishes have the contemporary flair which gained Annie Féold her three Michelin stars all those decades ago. These days the restaurant remains at the heart of Tuscan fine dining with a wine list to die for. When? Open Tuesday to Saturday Where? Via Ghibellina, 87, 50122 Firenze, Italy How? For more information, see www.enotecapinchiorri.it Fly via British Airways
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