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Decadence at Opium, Chinatown
Who? Opium, Chinatown What? Head to Opium in Chinatown for decadent cocktails and dim sum in its hidden from view parlours. Styled in the fashion of old-time opium dens, Opium is the latest bar from industry giants Dre Masso and Eric Yu. The dim sum list is short but the cocktail menu more than makes up for it. When? Open now Where? 15-16 Gerrard St London W1D 6JA How? Visit opiumchinatown.com for more information
Winter cocktails on the London Eye
Who? Sipsmith and London Eye What? Sipsmith gin have teamed up with London Eye to create a special winter cocktail experience. Guests will have 60 minutes aboard the London Eye to enjoy two wintry Sipsmith cocktails, created by the in-Capsule Mixologist. Priced at £45 and also includes entrance to the 4D experience and nibbles. When? Available now until 4th January 2014 Where? EDF Energy London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB How? For more information, see londoneye.com
Dinner with Raymond Blanc
Who? The British Pullman What? The British Pullman will kick off a series of on board pop-up dinners starting with Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc. The celebrity chef has created a seven course menu accompanied by the sommelier’s choice of fine wines. Only 100 spaces are available, priced at £495 per person. When? 7pm 16th November 2013 for Raymond Blanc hosted trip Where? Departing from London Victoria Station How? For more information, see www.orient-express.com/uktrains
The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger
The House of Bollinger is very sophisticated indeed. With some of the most delicate and decadent sparkling wines from the Champagne region in their arsenal, there is little wonder. Affectionately known in the UK as ‘Bolly’, the Bollinger story begun over 400 years ago when one of the founding families of the Bollinger brand, the Hennequins, began dabbling in wine making on their land in Cramant. By the 18th Century, wine was being produced on this land by the Villermont family. It was not until 1829 that the champagne house, Renaudin Bollinger, was founded by the three fathers of the brand: Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and German born Jacques…
New wine journeys at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa
Who? Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa What? The Wine Concierge Service at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa has launched a new ‘Wine Journey’ series. The new series offers guests the opportunity to discover the region’s finest grand cru wineries and embark on three different wine journeys entitled ‘Classic Car Wine Journey’, ‘Jefferson Wine Journey’ and ‘Ernest Hemingway Wine Journey’. When? Available year round Where? 2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France How? Visit www.ghbordeaux.com/uk for more information Fly via KLM
The Vietnamese Market Cookbook
Who? Van Tran and Anh Vu What? Van Tran and Anh Vu had previously worked in finance before turning their hand to street food at Broadway Market in East London. Their new book, The Vietnamese Market Cookbook, captures the essence and flavours of market cooking both in London and Vietnam and is filled with ideas for tasty treats. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
