One of my local gins also happens to be one of my favourites. South West London’s Graveney Gin has its home in Tooting Market, and it’s there where you’ll find their small but perfectly formed gin bar.
Porto, Portugal
FoodPorto is one of my new favourite European cities. The people are so friendly, the architecture is stunning, and most importantly the food and drink is fantastic.
Portuguese gluten free treats
We were spoilt for choice when I visited with my wife in early May with so many amazing restaurants and bars just outside our hotel. The first place we visited on arriving in the city, was Tasquina do Be to tackle the local delicacy: the francesinha. Layers upon layers of various kinds of pork sandwiched between 2 pieces of white bread, covered in melted cheese, topped with a fried egg and drenched in a tomato soup-like sauce. Just what we needed after the early flight. They also make gluten free versions of this and other dishes here.
Giniversity Botanical Gin
Drink
Deep in the heart of Western Australia’s wine country you’ll find Margaret River Distilling Co, one of the distilleries I profiled in my previous blog. It’s not the sort of place you expect to find a distillery, nestled between vineyards and surrounded by karri trees, but we made sure to stop by on our way through the town.
Ginvent 2017
DrinkAdvent calendars are one of the best things about Christmas. That build up of excitement each day that gets you out of bed when it’s dark and rainy outside. There’s not much that can beat chocolate at doing that, but gin just might…
Bread In Common, Fremantle
FoodWhile staying in Perth we grew particularly fond of the laid back atmosphere of nearby Fremantle (Freo to the locals). Not only that but there seemed to be a real passion for independent food and drink.
Top 6 gins of Western Australia
DrinkIn a few weeks I’m off to Perth, Western Australia, to see some friends and soak up some winter sun.
When I think of Australian gin I tend to think of the likes of Four Pillars, and others from Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Western Australia, however, can more than fight it’s corner as, while it lacks in the quantity of distilleries, it more than makes up for with quality of gin. Several of their distilleries have achieved top accolades from the global spirit community.
One Time Gin: Red Leaf Gin launch
Drink
Half of the UK’s gin production is on the smallest scale: a passionate person, and maybe a couple of friends, making gin by hand exactly the way they want to.
National Burger Day 2017
Food
Thursday 24 August is like Christmas for fans of all things meaty. Mr Hyde’s National Burger Day hosted at Street Feast’s Hawker House in Canada Water was back for another year, celebrating the finest the burger world has to offer. Launched by Jamie Klingler 5 years ago it’s become a bit of a staple in the foodie calendar.
National Burger Day 2017 preview
FoodThis Thursday it’s one of my favourite days of the year: National Burger Day!
A full day celebrating the might of the hamburger in all its glorious forms. To make it easier to appreciate the meaty goodness Mr Hyde partner with restaurants and bars all over the country for a 20% discount (go get your discount voucher).
Gin Journey, Notting Hill
Drink
Mention the idea of hitting 5 bars in an afternoon and the mind immediately conjures up visions of students or a stag do. Gin Journey has less in common with that, and far more with an afternoon of prolonged wine tasting spread over several venues. Or at least that’s what I told myself.