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? Krug Kreperie What? Having spent a week in Covent Garden, the Krug Kreperie has now moved to Koffmann’s at The Berkeley Hotel. As a collaboration between Krug Champagne and Pierre Koffmann, guests will still be able to enjoy glasses of Krug Champagne matched with sweet and savoury crêpes specially created by Koffmann. Priced at £35. When? From now until end of January 2014 Where? The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL How? To book for Koffmanns, email koffmanns@the-berkeley.co.uk
Who? Fortnum & Mason What? Deep down, we all think that it’s not quite Christmas until we’ve received a hamper of little edible treats to enjoy on Christmas morning, before the real feasting begins, so we’re quite taken with The English Essentials hamper from Fortnum & Mason. Condiments, biscuits, chocolates and tea, it’s the perfect little package to send to friends and family abroad this season. Priced at £100. When? Available now Where? Available online from Fortnum & Mason How? Buy now from Fortnum & Mason
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Who? Yamazaki whisky and Bill Amberg What? Japanese whisky Yamazaki has collaborated with luxury leather accessory designer Bill Amberg to create special presentation boxes for their 18yo and 25yo whisky. Crafted from leather, oak and copper, the gift sets speak serious luxury with a price tag to boot. The 18yo is priced at £225 while the 25yo is £1400. When? Available now Where? Harrods and The Whisky Shop How? For more information, see www.suntory.com/whisky
Who? The Glenrothes What? Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits has recently unveiled the second release in its series of single cask bottlings from The Glenrothes. The Single Cask 1969 forms part of The Glenrothes Extraordinary Cask collection, housed in a hand-blown crystal decanter. The expressive spirit has a grassy nose followed by citrus and spice on the palate. Prices start from £4,000 per bottle. When? Available now Where? From Berry Bros. & Rudd and selected retailers How? For more information, see www.theglenrothes.com
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