Mizuwari, a Soho Japanese whisky bar

Mizuwari, a Soho Japanese whisky bar

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Who? Mizuwari Japanese whisky bar What? Mizuwari, meaning mixed with water in Japanese, is one of the most popular ways of enjoying whisky and is the name of the new Japanese whisky bar in Soho. Nestled underneath Bincho Yakitori, the bar serves a range of premium Japanese whiskies including Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki. Guests can also buy whisky to keep behind the bar for return visits. When? Open now Where? 16 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4TL How? Visit www.bincho.co.uk/whisky-joint for more information

Tick, tock, it’s Clox shoe o’clock

Tick, tock, it’s Clox shoe o’clock

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Who? CLOX shoes What? Croatian made CLOX is the first brand of stilettos that use working clocks. The stiletto-clock idea was conceived from the concept of merging time with the motion of footsteps and each pair of shoes features a decorative and functional timepiece. Price range £99-£199. When? Available now Where? Distributors list available at clox.hr How? See website for more information

Hokitika Wildfood Festival
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Hokitika Wildfood Festival

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  Who? Hokitika Wildfood Festival What? Try some interesting and weird food at New Zealand’s Honkita Wildfoods Festival. As well as celebrating the wild foods around the region, the festival also offers guests the opportunity to try foods such as wasp larvae ice cream. There will also be live music and other entertainment. Ticket prices vary according to events. When? 9th to 13th March Where? Hokitika, New Zealand 7810 How? For more information, visit www.wildfoods.co.nz

Edible Selby by Todd Selby
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Edible Selby by Todd Selby

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Who? Todd Selby What? “Edible Selby” is a book you really need to sit down for. Created by journalist, photographer and illustrator Todd Selby in collaboration with NYTimes T Magazine, the book is a study of people of interest in the food world. The book incorporates notes, photographs, illustrations and interviews. Priced at £22.99. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon

Marmalade Fortnight at Fortnum & Mason

Marmalade Fortnight at Fortnum & Mason

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Who? Fortnum & Mason What? Fortnum & Mason is celebrating the Seville orange season with their eighth annual Marmalade Fortnight. As well as co-hosting the annual Marmalade Awards at Dalemain Mansion in Cumbria, the department store is also running various marmalade making events in store. When? 4th to 17th March Where? Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EH www.fortnumandmason.com How? For more information, visit website Shop now at Fortnum & Mason

Photo by Francesco Jodice

Critter, a moveable kitchen

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Who? Elia Mangia What? Elia Mangia is an Italian designer who specialises in furniture design. His project, “Critter” (produced by Skitsch), is a free standing kitchen created from solid ash wood and stainless steel, with a stove, worktop and even a sink. It’s designed to be easily assembled and disassembled with only eight screws holding the structure together. When? Available now Where? Available through eliamangia.com How? See website for more information