The eat out help out scheme was launched on the 3rd of August by the government and its aim is to help the economy improve from people buying and spending. Many restaurants have participated in the scheme with some labelling it as “A once in a lifetime opportunity”. Customers can get 50% on food and… Continue reading
Covid-19 has impacted all of our lives and with the government guidelines seeming to change daily, mental health is becoming a priority in the UK. Job uncertainty, not knowing if/when you could see relatives again, and long-term isolation has had a detrimental impact to many people’s wellbeing. The University of Bath conducted research into the… Continue reading
It’s a sticky conundrum. Even the ‘to-be-or-not-to-be’ whether to go ahead with travel in the first place. The FCO advice is probably where it is most helpful right now. FCO is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and for example is recommending the following for New Zealand – ‘The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British… Continue reading
This week the UK government launched their Better Health campaign; encouraging people to lose weight, beat COVID-19 and help protect the NHS. “Nearly two-thirds of adults are classed as overweight, with more than a quarter deemed obese.” NHS Digital Junk food ads before 9pm are banned, along with “buy one get one free” promos and… Continue reading
Hot Stone is the most exciting restaurant we’ve visited in London this year. Hands down. This new addition to Angel Islington’s Chapel Market road offers up a spectrum of sizzling Japanese dining styles – innovative Sushi and Sashimi, Yakitori grill and, being in the name, Japanese Hot Stone. Why is Hot Stone so exciting? Dishes… Continue reading
Brexit. The gift that keeps on giving. With €1.09 to the pound at the time of writing (ergh!) you’ll be forgiven for shunning the foreign exchange office and endless airport queues for the new trend in British holiday making, the staycation. Given Britain’s new summer status as a tropical island just off the coast of… Continue reading
After a glorious visit to Barcelona in 2015 it was obvious the Catalonia region of Spain has a lot to offer with unique cuisine, bundles of history and fantastic coastlines. And with Girona's historic charm showcased in Game of Thrones, plus its proximity to the coastal haven of Palafrugell, we were sold on a two… Continue reading
The Swingers Open is back for 2018 and this year the winning prize is a holiday for four to New York! Swingers City and Swingers West End – the capital's two finest destinations for delicious street food, premium cocktails and civilised sporting competition – are proud to announce the return of the Swingers Open, London's… Continue reading
Sunday lunch is a sacred staple of the Great British menu and is a special meal to be enjoyed by family and friends. So when bar and bistro TraTra London launched their decadent Sunday feast with bottomless fizz we jumped at the chance to try it out. The flamboyant French feasting menu created by award-winning… Continue reading
Nothing brings people together in Japan like Yakitori (やきとり/ fire grill chicken). These, usually intimate venues (some no greater than four or five seats), offer diners a place to unwind and enjoy an onslaught of grilled veg and meats, ice cold beers and prime viewing of grill masters at work. With all this in mind… Continue reading
