Grown in Amalfi, distilled in England, and born in Soho, this month (June) sees the launch of Sohocello – the strictly limited-edition fruit of an exclusive collaboration between the world-renowned Chase Distillery and Soho favourites, Pizza Pilgrims. Sohocello is a continent apart from the sickly-sweet, mass-produced limoncello familiar to holidaymakers. Fusing single-origin Amalfi lemons withContinue reading “Sohocello Brought To You By Chase Distillery And Pizza Pilgrims”
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Disaronno Terrace Set To Raise Rooftops Across The UK This Summer
From June 25 2014, DISARONNO is inviting cocktail lovers from across the UK to a one-off series of rooftop parties touring London, Manchester and Scotland this summer. The DISARONNO Terrace will be sound-tracked by live performances from the hottest new talent around; including incredible, singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey, who will be playing this intimate show aheadContinue reading “Disaronno Terrace Set To Raise Rooftops Across The UK This Summer”
A Look At Garden Of Earthly Delights At Elixir, Tonics & Treats
This week saw one of the relatively new bars to hit Manchester launch its summer drinks menu with a ‘The Garden of Earthly Delight’s’ theme. Not one to just hope for the best, Elixir Tonics & Treats showed off their creations for a two-hour period on a warm Friday evening, allowing friends and VIP’s toContinue reading “A Look At Garden Of Earthly Delights At Elixir, Tonics & Treats”
Artisan – Does It Change In A Year?
“There always seems to be something new popping up in the Manchester restaurant scene. New concepts, new ideas, re-vamping tired menus or giving a new lease of life into forgotten venues. These are what seem to define many a city’s food culture. To be fair, nothing against that. It’s what keeps us on our toesContinue reading “Artisan – Does It Change In A Year?”
Kick Start Summer With Reyka Vodka Summer Solstice Cocktails
The summer solstice is a national holiday in Iceland. In ‘the land of the midnight sun’, locals make the most of the 24 hours of continuous sunshine by packing in as many dinners, parties and festivals as possible. Reyka, Iceland’s first vodka, is celebrating the holiday in the UK with summer solstice kits which haveContinue reading “Kick Start Summer With Reyka Vodka Summer Solstice Cocktails”
A Guest Look At . . . . Turtle Bay
A look at the new Turtle Bay opening in Manchester, by guest writer Carmen Chapell Elkin. On Thursday 29th of June, Turtle Bay Manchester opened its doors for a Caribbean night to remember. The restaurant chain, which has branches all across the country, specialises in providing an exotic setting with delicious, spicy Caribbean flavours. TheContinue reading “A Guest Look At . . . . Turtle Bay”
UKBG Cocktail Competition Seeks Fresh New Talent In London
London, home to some of the best bartenders in the world, is set to discover some bright new talent as the second heat of the UKBG National Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Wood’s 100 Old Navy Rum, heads to the Cocktail Capital. The event, which will take place at the Red Bar, Grosvenor House, Park LaneContinue reading “UKBG Cocktail Competition Seeks Fresh New Talent In London”
Dead Rabbit v Artesian: Martini & Rossi World Cocktail Bar Championship
THE UK’S TOP BARTENDERS FACE THEIR AMERICAN CONTERPARTS IN THE WORLD COCKTAIL BAR CHAMPIONSHIP POWERED BY MARTINI & ROSSI THE WORLD’S BEST BAR In May 2014 the 2 best bars in the world from the 2 cocktail capitals in the UK and USA, Artesian bar at the Langham Hotel from London and Dead Rabbit GroceryContinue reading “Dead Rabbit v Artesian: Martini & Rossi World Cocktail Bar Championship”
Sailor Jerry Launches UK Initiative To Get Bartenders A Day Off And Find The ‘Nation’s Favourite Bartender’
Sailor Jerry is taking a bold step. For the first time in UK history, it is launching an initiative to show bartenders some appreciation for all that they do for its patrons. The spiced rum brand is campaigning for 100,000 signatures to bring a petition to parliament and have Bartender Appreciation Day (B.A.D.) recognised asContinue reading “Sailor Jerry Launches UK Initiative To Get Bartenders A Day Off And Find The ‘Nation’s Favourite Bartender’”
‘From Dream To Dram’. New Fife Distillery At Kingsbarns Is ‘Topping Out’
The new single malt distillery under construction at Kingsbarns in Fife has passed another milestone in its development with the completion of the roof of the re-furbished listed building. Director William Wemyss visited the site last week to put one of the last of the roof tiles into place. Joining him were the Distillery FounderContinue reading “‘From Dream To Dram’. New Fife Distillery At Kingsbarns Is ‘Topping Out’”
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