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? Harrods What? As part of Harrods’ Summer Kitchen season, Thyme at Southrop Manor will be hosting a month-long pop-up cookery school. The cookery school will allow guests the chance to pick up tips, enjoy tastings and explore seasonal recipes. Classes start from £40. When? 8th to 12th April Where? Gourmet Cookshop, Second Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL How? To book, call Harrods Concierge on 0207 730 1234
Who? Champagne & Fromage What? Covent Garden shop and bistro Champagne & Fromage will be hosting a champagne and foie gras tasting in store. Guests will be guided through three grower champagnes paired with three different foie gras over the two hour tutored tasting. Priced at £40. When? 7.30pm to 9.30pm, 12th December Where? 22 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7DD www.frenchbubbles.co.uk/Champagne-Fromage/ How? Book online www.frenchbubbles.co.uk/product/134.aspx or call 020 7240 1604.
Who? Van Kleef What? Learn all about the origins of gin and try the true Dutch spirit jenever at Van Kleef, the oldest surviving distillery in The Hague. The distillery is still operating to this day but also runs as a museum. Here, you can taste, explore and get into the heart of jenever. When? Tutoring by arrangement Where? Lange Beestenmarkt 109 The Hague, Netherlands How? Visit www.vankleef.eu for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Joe Warwick What? Former editor of Restaurant Magazine Joe Warwick has released his latest book – “Where Chefs Eat”. Published by Phaidon, the book is the ultimate directory of restaurants from chefs and contains everything from local favourites to high end fine dining establishments. Priced at £14.95. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon Ten facts about Where Chefs Eat
Who? Bruichladdich What? For a whisky with notes of Sauternes, look no further than Bruichladdich’s Octomore 4.2 Comus. The limited release whisky is said to be the world’s most heavily peated whisky and is aged in casks from Château d’Yquem. Priced at £100. When? Available now Where? www.bruichladdich.com How? Purchase online
Who? Johnnie Walker What? Johnnie Walker have just released their new whisky “The Spice Road”, as part of the Johnnie Walker Explorer’s Club Collection. The collection is created specially for travellers and “The Spice Road” is the first release out of the three whiskies in the collection. Priced at £26. When? Available in Europe, Middle East and Australia now, available worldwide from January 2013 Where? Duty free stores How? Purchase in store
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