Stoney Middleton’s beloved café, restaurant, and visitor centre, The Cupola, is celebrating its first anniversary this month. Owned by local historian and entrepreneur Colin Hall, The Cupola has quickly become a cornerstone of this hidden gem of a village, offering delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a deep connection to the area’s rich industrial past. A Year of Heritage, Hospitality, and Flame-Cooked Food Since opening its doors in February 2024, The Cupola has attracted locals and tourists alike, serving up hearty meals inspired by the village’s industrial history. Situated on the site of the former Lords Cupola smelting mill, which…
Author: Karen Contrino
Kefirko allows consumers to enjoy homemade kefir with the introduction of its two unique kefir-making kits: the Organic Milk Kefir Maker with Fresh Kefir Grains and the Organic Water Kefir Maker with Dehydrated Kefir Grains. Kefir is a fermented drink made by adding kefir grains, a mix of bacteria and yeast to milk or non-dairy alternatives. It has a tangy taste and is rich in probiotics, offering more strains of beneficial bacteria than yogurt. This makes kefir excellent for gut health, aiding digestion and reducing bloating. It also contains enzymes that help break down lactose, making it easier to digest for…
In March 2025, the team behind Los Mochis and Juno Omakase will open Luna Omakase, an exclusive 12-seat restaurant hidden within Los Mochis London City. At the helm is Executive Head Chef Leonard Tanyag whose 20 years of experience and global travelswill bring a deeply personal touch to traditional omakase dining, which translates as ‘I’ll leave it up toyou’. Distinct from its sister restaurant, Juno – the world’s first and only Mexican-Japanese omakase andone of Europe’s smallest restaurants – Luna Omakase will present Sosaku-style Edomae Omakase, amodern interpretation of traditional Edomae sushi, which originated in Tokyo during the Edo period.…
By David Lilly The commercial cleaning industry that services sectors as diverse as the supermarkets and restaurants to the NHS, is surprisingly stagnant. While technology has revolutionised countless other fields, from transportation to communication, cleaning largely relies on antiquated methods. The ubiquitous mop and bucket, chemical-laden detergents, and wasteful use of water are all hallmarks of an industry desperately in need of a shake-up. This lack of innovation is not only inefficient; it’s also environmentally damaging and ultimately, a drain on businesses. Traditional practices, such as using detergent-filled mop buckets, are slow and inefficient, and they create a safety risk.…
Applebee’s, an institution of Borough Market for 25 years, has celebrated its milestone anniversary with an exciting relaunch, reopening to the public on 13th February. Marking this milestone, Applebee’s next era will be defined through their brand new concept, menu and freshly designed space, as well as a continued determination to champion sustainably sourced British seafood. Still fully independent and family-run, Applebee’s is one of the original Borough Market traders, having started as a fishmonger, Joy and Graham Applebee then moved into their first bricks-and-mortar seafood restaurant on Stoney Street. Their expertise has been passed down through the generations, with…
Calling all adventurous foodies! East meets East at a fantastic four hands dinner with Kerth Gumbs of Fenchurch Restaurant and Thomas Lemercier, Head Chef of La Bibliothèque in Haggerston. On Wednesday 5th March, these two exciting and talented chefs will come together for one-night-only, offering a unique six-course tasting menu experience with a view 37-floors up in the iconic Walkie-Talkie building that houses the Sky Garden. Expect an artful fusion of Thom’s French flair and Asian influences married with Kerth’s playful yet elevated approach to fine dining inspired by his Caribbean heritage in a menu that is a masterclass in…
2025 is an historic Catholic Jubilee year. 60 million visitors are expected to visit Rome for a series of events and celebrations. Demand for affordable accommodation is sky high, but a leading travel expert’s pro tip is highly appropriate: stay in a monastery! Record numbers of visitors are expected to make the pilgrimage to Rome to join the celebrations for this year’s historic Catholic Jubilee. It’s one of the world’s oldest celebrations, tracing its history back to the year 1300. However, tourism experts are cautioning that available accommodation will struggle to meet the number of anticipated visitors. Lily Smith, a…
Bringing the vibrant taste of Chiquita to active lifestyles through a licensed product line Chiquita Brands, a global leader in fresh fruit renowned for its iconic Blue Sticker, has licensed its name and signature flavors to AN Supps | Applied Nutrition PLC, for an exciting new line of sports nutrition products. Produced and distributed by AN Supps, this innovative lineup brings Chiquita’s vibrant banana and pineapple flavors to consumers seeking delicious and functional products for their active lifestyles. The new AN PERFORMANCE line features hydration, pre-workout, non-stimulant and whey proteinpowders co-branded with Chiquita. Combining cutting-edge nutritional benefits with Chiquita’s beloved…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at-home with a luxury meal kit Indulge Dining offers a stylish escape from Valentine’s Day clichés, providing couples with a luxury six-course meal kit designed to bring Michelin-quality dining into their own homes. With recent YouGov data revealing that 25% of Britons dislike or outright hate Valentine’s Day, and many struggling to find fresh ways to celebrate, this meal kit offers an intimate and cringe-free alternative. For those who want Valentine’s to feel more like a celebration and less like a cliché, the luxury meal kits offer a fresh and intimate alternative. “Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone…
More than half of Brits eat the same meals every week, with roast dinners, pizzas, and spaghetti Bolognese most frequently rustled up. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 44 per cent are ‘bored’ of the mealtime merry-go-round but lack inspiration for new dishes to cook. Four in 10 (43 per cent) would be more likely to try new recipes if they were easy to make, while 29 per cent would be driven by their desire to mix up the same old routine. While 53 per cent describe themselves as carnivores, just seven per cent are vegetarian and only two per…