Kathryn Fensterstock enjoys a visit to Stockbridge
Winding along the A30 bound for Stockbridge, the dips and dives through the hilly topography of the Hampshire countryside feels like a journey to the past. In addition...
La Brasserie to mark International Beer Day in conjunction with Mongoose Premium Beer
On 7th August, after the success of their “pour the perfect pint” event with Stella Artois in early July, La Brasserie will...
Pulled pork sandwiches and lobster rolls take the menu at McDonald’s into the league of the private jet set
Foodie fads change with the season but when McDonald’s get in on the act, there’s definitely something...
La Brasserie and Stella Artois to host a Wimbledon themed evening where guests can learn to pour the perfect pint
On 6th July, Chelsea restaurant La Brasserie and Wimbledon sponsors Stella Artois are teaming up to...
Chef and Palestine on a Plate app creator Joudie Kalla shares her recipe for crab cakes
Summer finally reared its head last week and I was inspired to create some fresh, crisp, tangy crab cakes. I...
Simon Ogilvie-Harris reviews Whittard’s most luxurious drinking chocolate offering
Whittard’s flaked chocolate drink oozes luxury. It comes in a beautiful cardboard cylinder with sketches of the cocoa plant on the outside.
When I opened it, I...
Raising a toast to World Gin Day with VII Hills gin at La Brasserie
Created to honour Steven Berkoff’s debut novel, Sod the Bitches!, and served at his launch party for it last month, barman...
‘The Steeple Times’ asks the Palestinian chef and author of ‘Palestine on A Plate’ Joudie Kalla: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
My mother: She says to...
Alexandra Naylor reviews the InterContinental Park Lane London’s ‘Scents of Summer Afternoon Tea’
Yesterday, on a beautiful summer’s day a friend and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea at the Wellington Lounge in the InterContinental...
Chef and Palestine on a Plate app creator Joudie Kalla shares a recipe for chocolate truffles
I make cakes for the new Pavilion Road shop of the truffle chocolatiers Prestat and share with you something decadent, devilish and...
A Shelter Island Heights home with quite possibly the best home bar ever comes to the market for £1.2 million
There are homes with bars and then there’s this 4,000 square foot “plantation-style house” on...
The Duchess of Cornwall samples a gin and champagne cocktail named in her honour
Drinking on the job is commonly frowned upon but in trying a cocktail named in her honour this week, The Duchess...
Chef and Palestine on a Plate app creator Joudie Kalla shares a recipe for steak tartare that she was introduced to at the Hotel De Vigny in Paris
I used to live in Paris in my twenties...
Chelsea institution Poissonnerie de l’Avenue to close after 53 years in business on 24th May
On Sunday, after an astounding 53 years in business, the Chelsea restaurant Poissonnerie de l’Avenue will close for good.
A favourite...
Invitation to a jewellery trunk show barbecue on the roof terrace of a Thameside penthouse in London’s Imperial Wharf
On 1st June from 6pm to 9pm, readers of The Steeple Times are invited to a...
Matthew Steeples explores the menu at the recently opened South Kensington hotspot Iddu
44 Harrington Road in South Kensington was the scene of an accident in 2003 when a bus crashed through the window of...
Chef and Palestine on a Plate app creator Joudie Kalla shares her recipe for raclette galette
I used to eat raclette sandwiches at Raison D’etre in South Kensington. It was best sandwich shop I know...
An invitation to an art and jewellery lunch at private members’ club and restaurant Coya in Mayfair
On Tuesday 19th May, readers of The Steeple Times are invited to a lunch and a showcase of...
Simon Ogilvie-Harris reviews the iconic Nam Long Le Shaker restaurant after its recent makeover
Nam Long Le Shaker opened in 1987 and fast became a haunt that most remembered arriving at but not one that...
Chef and Palestine on a Plate app creator Joudie Kalla shares her recipe for matcha, nectarine and raspberry cake
Perfect for spring and summer months and perfect to accompany Gael Dantec’s Wine of the Week,...
Citreola Cellars wine merchant Gael Dantec selects Laurent-Perrier Brut NV as his Wine of the Week and offers it for just £25.99 per bottle
Laurent-Perrier is one of the few champagne houses that spends less...
Chef and Palestine on a Plate app creator Joudie Kalla shares her recipe for Char Sui Bao Buns
Steamed buns are all the rage now and though places such as Flesh and Buns and Bao London are certainly the...
Davide Boncimino of Mr Fogg’s wins La Brasserie’s third inter-bar cocktail competition
On Sunday evening, La Brasserie’s third inter-bar cocktail competition was won by David Boncimino from the Mayfair bar Mr Fogg’s.
The contest – which...
Chef and Palestine on a Plate app creator Joudie Kalla shares her recipe for a chicken and celeriac salad
This is the perfect salad for fresh spring day and ideal to share with friends. It...
La Brasserie invites readers of ‘The Steeple Times’ to their third inter-bar cocktail competition on Sunday 12th April. Entries will be judged by Nancy Dell’Olio, John Paul Murphy, Lyndon Ogbourne, Lettice Rowbotham and Matthew...
Chef Joudie Kalla shares a recipe for a chicken curry with steamed buns and a mint yoghurt dip
I adore curry and love to make it at home. This week I share a recipe for...
Peers’ Dining Room at the House of Lords to open to the public for the first time during the run-up to the General Election
Food at the Palace of Westminster is notoriously akin to what...
New contributor Simon Ogilvie-Harris reviews La Finestra in Prague and is pleasantly surprised to find that it is as popular with locals as it is with tourists
La Finestra has a reputation as one of...
New columnist chef Joudie Kalla suggests baking an apple and rhubarb cake whilst rhubarb is in season
This cake is moist, delicious and beautiful. It creates a wonderful aroma as it is being cooked and...
Citreola Cellars wine merchant Gael Dantec selects Chic Rosé “Saint-Tropez” 2013 as his Wine of the Week
As the days get longer and the sun attempts to raise its head, the thoughts of many turns...
La Brasserie to offer a menu at 1972 prices on 27th April to mark their 43rd anniversary in business
On the 27th April, La Brasserie is returning to its roots and offering their original food menu...
La Brasserie invites entries to their third inter-bar cocktail competition
On Sunday 12th April, La Brasserie is holding their third inter-bar cocktail competition. To be judged by amongst others the well-known Italian British personality and...
