Just in time for Thanksgiving and the festive season, Allens, the traditional Mayfair butchers will be bringing out their free-range bronze turkeys in mid November. These superior quality birds are raised on Allens farm in Tenterden, Kent and will be supplied fresh with giblets and a jar of Allens own Cranberry sauce (Allens Bronze Turkeys RRP £12.50 per kg). For the first time, Allens customers will be able to order these birds online for nationwide delivery on Allens newly launched website.

Having been responsible for making butchery popular among Londoners with their sell out master classes, Allens now bring their finest quality meat, poultry and game to the masses with allensofmayfair.co.uk. Alongside an excellent selection of fresh beef, lamb, pork, veal, poultry, game and the full range of Allens sauces, customers can order seasonal products and specials such as the fantastic Steak Box, which contains the finest range of Scottish beef from farms in the Cairngorm National Park.

http://www.allensofmayfair.co.uk

Celebrating its tenth Birthday this year, Artisan du chocolat, one of UK’s finest independent chocolatiers launches a fun, quirky and unashamedly kitsch collection for Easter. Using the finest cocoa beans, newly sourced from Jamaica, Costa Rica and Bali, Gerard Coleman, Artisan founder and chocolatier has crafted scores of eggs and rabbits of all shapes and sizes to amuse, tempt and delight the senses.

Artisan’s Kitsch me if you can collection available from end of February at all Artisan du chocolat shops and online.

http://www.artisanduchocolat.com

Brunello at The Baglioni Hotel has recently launched its brand new chocolate afternoon tea, which combines this truly British pastime with the Italian love of stopping mid afternoon for a rich cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream and a homemade chocolate pastry or two. Treats include: Homemade scones served warm with Italian chocolate spread and clotted cream, Dark chocolate scones with white chocolate chips, White and dark chocolate choux cream, Chocolate truffles and Fresh fruit chocolate tart. Brunello Chocolate Afternoon Tea is priced at £28.00 and £36 with a glass of Champagne and served daily between 4 and 6pm.

http://www.brunellorestaurant.com

Local Wandsworth Town hero Doukan, renowned for its authentic take on home-style Moroccan cooking and recent finalist on Gordon Ramsey’s F Word launches two exquisite new tasting menus featuring some of its best-loved dishes.

Since its launch back in early Autumn last year, Doukan has become a destination for lovers of true home-style Moroccan cooking. Doukan is the brainchild of Head Chef/Owner and founder of Nomades, Moroccan food purveyor, Khalil Abdesselm. Khalil is quickly becoming the UK spokesman for his homeland cuisine and recently co-hosted a food and travel series with Sophie Grigson for UKTV. Khalil also makes regular appearances on cookery programmes and slots, cooking and commenting on authentic Moroccan faire.

“Degustation” is a classic tasting menu allowing the diner to sample a good selection of Khalil’s signature dishes while the “Zerda” Feast menu makes the perfect choice for first time visitors to Doukan who want to try a bit of everything.

http://www.doukan.co.uk

New to the Fifth Floor this winter is a tropical Mahiki Terrace, designed in collaboration with Breeze House, the outdoor building specialists, and Mahiki Rum. 

With comfortable wicker tables and chairs, tropical plants, and a delightfully heated Breeze House Oasis Hut, it's a calming destination and the ideal escape for the winter blues. Papa Jules, the creator of the Mahiki Rum has devised a special hot chocolate menu, using the exclusively launched Cognac Aged Mahiki Rum. The drinks include Salty Vanila and Coco flake hot chocolate, Rose Water and Passion Fruit hot chocolate and Hot Chilli and Cayenne Pepper hot chocolate. The full range of Mahiki rums (Mahiki White, Gold and Cognac Aged) are now available from the Harvey Nichols Wine Shop

http://www.harveynichols.com

Gascoyne Place opened in the heart of Bath just over a year ago and in the past twelve months the restaurant and bar has become a cornerstone on the Bath eating and drinking scene. Situated in a stunning Grade II listed Georgian town house, originally built into the City walls and located on the edge of one of Bath's finest squares, Gascoyne Place is the brainchild of architect Wayne Taylor and former theatre Director Marty Grant. Together, they have created a diverse offering, encompassing a traditional bar, lounge, elegant dining rooms as well as an informal eating space.

The menu changes often to make the most of local suppliers from Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. Highlights from Head Chef Richard Hughes's current menu include: Pan seared Cornish Scallops with crispy pork belly and a caramel chilli sauce or Roast field mushrooms with garlic, wilted spinach and Wyfe of Bath organic cheese to start; Rainbow Wood sirloin steak with home-cut chips, roast root vegetables and thyme jus or Pan fried calves liver and bacon with sage mash and red wine jus for mains.

http://www.gascoyneplace.com

Inspired by the world’s most famous flower event, the Chelsea Flower Show, Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor launches two exceptional offers for May.

The stunning, recently opened Fifth Floor Bar has created an elegant Botanical Cocktail Flight, with fun, miniature versions of their classic botanical drinks. The cocktails perfectly complement the floral inspired decor of the Bar where delicate anemones illustrate the walls and the ceiling of the glamorous space.

Meanwhile, the calming surroundings of the Fifth Floor Restaurant provide the perfect setting for the Floral Afternoon Tea. Chef Jonas Karlson has created delicious treats such as Hibiscus Financiers, lavender cup cakes and home made violet and strawberry jam to be served with a wonderfully fragrant rose petal and vanilla tea.

http://www.harveynichols.com

On Monday 1st of March 2010 from 10am onwards Le Bouchon Breton in the heart of Old Spitalfields Market will host a day of fine tokaji tasting from 10 of the regions top estates.

The event will feature a range of exceptional tokaji wines, handpicked from some of the finest producers from the region in north-eastern Hungary. Tokaji has been legendary for centuries and since the fall of Communism some 20 years ago has undergone a revolution in quality with wines from the region approaching a maturity that makes them some of the Worlds finest.

http://www.lebouchon.co.uk

If you have ever fancied yourself as a bit of a shaker like Tom Cruise or more of a connoisseur like James Bond, then OXO Tower has the perfect gift – a chance to learn the art of mixology with a two hour session with one of OXO’s experts. They will talk through some of the history behind mixed drinks, the cocktail culture and how these drinks have developed to the present day.
OXO’s bar expert will demonstrate a variety of cocktails ranging from the classics such as the martini to some of the house specialties. Pupils will then have a hands-on session where they can recreate one of the cocktails shown during the day, or perhaps be creative and design their own cocktail!
Available times: 
Monday to Friday 
11am to 4pm - up to groups of 25 guests
Saturday & Sunday 
11am to 1pm -up to 10 guests. Tickets are £70 per person.

http://www.harveynichols.com

Prism Brasserie is delighted to welcome French singer Caroline Nin with her world famous cabaret evening ‘Scarlet Stories’. 'Scarlet Stories' takes us back to the smoky nightclubs of 1930's Berlin and Paris, as Caroline Nin channels Piaf, Dietrich, Nina Simone and Minnelli. Guests will be able to have a three course dinner, priced at £49.50, which includes unlimited Harvey Nichols wine for the duration of the meal. Alternatively, entrance tickets for the cabaret only are priced at £15. ‘Scarlet Stories’ will take place monthly on the following dates: 15th February, 15TH March, 19th April and 17TH May.

Prism recently launched a brand new brasserie offering created by the new head chef, Daniel Sherlock alongside a new look to the palatial restaurant. The grand interior at Prism now also has a more relaxed feel, evoking the roaring twenties and the former Bank of New York’s heyday. Specially commissioned canvas panels depicting jazz era scenes hang on the walls, showing off Prism’s famous high ceilings in a completely new light and creating a fantastic atmosphere for Caroline Nin’s performances.

http://www.harveynichols.com

Situated in the Quakers Friars quarter of the Cabot Circus development in the heart of Bristol, the Second Floor Restaurant and Bar occupies the top floor of the new Harvey Nichols store. Open for all day dining, from 10am to 11pm, from weekend brunch to post-shopping cocktails and dinner, the space is modern and striking.

In the Restaurant, soft and shimmery gold dominates giving off a warm and lustrous glow. It is a fantastic space to showcase the talents of Second Floor Restaurant’s Head Chef Louise McCrimmon, whose style is based on classic techniques, pure flavours, great textures and indulgent ingredients.

The Second Floor Bar is an intimate space, clad in silver and with a long glowing onyx bar. With its great range of signature cocktails, it is the perfect spot for a post-shopping drinks or an aperitif before dinner.

http://www.harveynichols.com

Freshly baked and fabulously tempting, Sweet Things Cakery in Primrose Hill has created a fun and pretty range of Easter cakes, cupcakes and brownies. The Easter range will also include Giant Easter Egg Cupcakes, decorated with mini eggs and serving 15-20 people.

Special Easter themed Cupcakes and the award winning Triple Chocolate Brownies will now be available for nationwide deliveries for the first time: Sweet Things Gift Tins contain 15 mini brownies and 12 mini cupcakes, priced at £24.95.

http://www.sweetthings.biz

Beth Coventry’s pub-with-food in Hampstead is a firm local favourite. Situated between the Heath and Hampstead Village, the Georgian building has three dining rooms on the first floor, seating 10, 16 and 20, which lend themselves perfectly to private dining and events. The main bar downstairs is a comfortable space, suitable for eating, drinking and regular events and there is also plenty of outside seating, ideal for warmer months.

On 15th October, The Wells will hold Restaurants Against Hunger Charity Quiz, hosted and created by John Spiteri, much loved restaurant manager, currently residing at Bentley's.

Tickets are priced at £50 per person and include a three course dinner and half a bottle of wine with a £30 charity donation. Supper from 7pm, the quiz will start at 8pm

http://www.thewellshampstead.co.uk

Having worked in the PR industry for over ten years, Irena has extensive experience across all areas of consumer and lifestyle public relations. She has worked in fashion - representing Preen and Olivia Morris amongst others and with consumer brands such as Bandai toys and Take Two Interactive computer games. Lifestyle clients have included the launch of the Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Collection book. Since 2001, Irena has found her niche, specialising almost exclusively in food and drink, launching the Hope and Greenwood confectioners and working with some of London's most popular restaurants, such as Zuma, The Greenhouse, The Cinnamon Club and OXO Tower

irena@kitchencommunications.com

Henry started his career in the kitchens of The Savoy Group, as an apprentice chef. This included working in the kitchens of Claridges, The Savoy Grill and The Connaught under the legendary Michel Bourdin for three years. After having satisfied his culinary curiosity, Henry temporarily changed direction and joined The Moving Picture Company, London's foremost post production company as a junior producer. Two years later he moved into on-line production, and worked on various commercials and pop promos around the world. Unable to resist his passion for food and drink, Henry joined Jori White PR where he headed the restaurant division. Henry worked for Jori White for three years and his client portfolio included The Cheyne Walk Brasserie, Kai Mayfair, The Jessen Group and Embassy.

henry@kitchencommunications.com