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? Dolphin Island What? Private island and luxury resort Dolphin Island is offering the opportunity for guests to enjoy a three day exclusive cookery experience with Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans. For a maximum of eight guests, the package will include five night stay on Dolphin Island, three-day cook school with Pete Evans, transfers from Nadi International Airport and meals. From NZ$9,900 per person. When? 22nd to 27th June Where? Transfers from Nadi International Airport, Fiji How? Visit www.dolphinislandfiji.com for more information
Bo London is the first restaurant outside of Hong Kong for Alvin Leung, the chef/patron of the two Michelin starred Bo Innovation. The Mill Street site, based in the heart of Mayfair, reportedly costed Leung £1m to lease and fit. Wood reclaimed from renovations of the Bo London site has been fitted to one of the two semi-private dining rooms. The wood is protected behind glass made to the same shade as Leung’s glasses. Instead of an image of Alvin Leung, like outside Bo Innovation, Bo London has one of Leung’s hand holding his custom made knife. There are two kitchens. A classic Western-style one, including a pastry section, and…
Who? Diageo What? Diageo will be releasing a 40 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the now closed Brora distillery. Only 160 bottles of the whiskies will be released, making it the oldest and rarest Brora whisky to ever be released. The rare whisky is said to have notes of eucalyptus and savoury spice with a long, smooth finish. Priced at £6,995 for 70cl. When? Pre-order now, available to buy from 21st April Where? Available exclusively from World of Whiskies How? For more information, visit www.worldofwhiskies.com
Who? Tio Pepe What? If you thought you knew what fino serry was all about then Tio Pepe En Rama will definitely change your mind. This fifth annual release is unfiltered fino that’s bottled from two different soleras (the system by which sherry is produced) when the flor (the stuff that gives sherry its flavour) is at their thickest. Complex, nutty and definitely a change from expectations. When? Available now Where? Berry Brothers & Rudd, Lea & Sandeman, The Wine Society and other good wine merchants How? For more information, see www.tiopepe.co.uk
Who? Mich Turner MBE What? Mich Turner MBE will be hosting a lunch at Coworth Park to discuss her books, her company, Little Venice Cake Company, and her life in baking. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the speaker before sitting down to a three course lunch. Priced at £50 per person including lunch, one glass of champagne, a glass of wine, coffee and petit fours. When? From 12pm, 11th February Where? Blacknest Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7SE How? For more information, see www.lvcc.co.uk
Who? Mont Rochelle What? To celebrate the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, Mont Rochelle, a working winery and hotel, has created the perfect bubbly package. As well as accommodation and breakfast, guests will have a festival offer which includes tasting vouchers and glasses, entry and transfer to the festival. From R3500 per room per night. When? 29th November to 1st December Where? Dassenberg Rd, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa How? For more information, see www.montrochelle.co.za Fly via KLM
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