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Bo London brings x-treme Chinese to the capital

Alvin Leung, 2 Michelin starred chef of multi award-winning Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, is bringing his X-treme Chinese cuisine to London in September 2012. Bo London in Mayfair will be the chef’s first establishment outside Hong Kong and a return to the city of his birth...

Yerba Mate Sparkling Drink

Yerba Mate, the caffeine alternative with the "strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea and the euphoria of chocolate" is now available in a sparkling beverage.

This new drink with ancient ingredient Yerba Mate helps stimulate focus and clarity and boosts physical energy. These lightly carbonated drinks are USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified, and feature a delicious and refreshing taste that is available in cola-flavoured Classic Gold, Cranberry Pomegranate and Grapefruit Ginger...

Zidarich Dinner at Dego Restaurant 22 May 12

Chef Patron Massimo Mioli of Dego Wine Bar and Restaurant and Benjamin Zidarich from Zidarich Biodynamic Vineyards are holding a special evening on Tuesday 22 May at 7 pm, to celebrate Zidarich biodynamic wines.

To perfectly compliment the 4 specially selected Zidarich vintages, Chef Massimo Mioli has created a fabulous 4 course gala dinner...

Jamie Oliver's Inaugural Day of Action 19th May

Close to 500 Cities across 43 Countries to mark Inaugural Day of Action on May 19, 2012

Responding to Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution campaign, 800,000 people across the globe have signed the petition to ask for better food education and better health prospects. Among the supporters are celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Sir Elton John, Robert Downey Jr., Justin Bieber, Orlando Bloom and many more...

The Laverstoke Park Field to Fork Festival

Laverstoke Park Farm’s Field to Fork Festival, in association with Sainsbury’s is a fantastic day out for all the family with lots to do for all ages together. From foodie workshops and farm tours to the British BBQ Championships featuring 20 of the UK’s most renowned restaurants battling it out on the coals to impress feared food critics it is a day not to be missed by food lovers!

Not only do visitors get a rare insight into Laverstoke Park which is in Overton, Hampshire, with tours of the farm there are chef demos including James Martin, workshops in butter making, bread making, cheese and ale matching, ice-cream making, wine tasting and much more… Visitors can also see how Laverstoke make their beautiful mozzarella, take in the local producers food market, go on a walk through the ancient woodlands and listen to the story teller you will find there, see sheepdog displays, meet the pigs, sheep, chickens and buffalos, get involved in the barn dancing and live music, plus many kids activities...