Author: Sam Allcock

A Hampshire restaurant renowned for its picturesque views of the River Hamble has announced its reopening date where it will reveal its spectacular rebuild. Boathouse Swanwick, which is in Premier Marinas’ Swanwick Marina, will throw open its doors to the public on Friday 2nd August after being closed since October 2023 following a complete demolition and rebuild on an extended footprint. This grand opening will be the long-awaited and much-anticipated first opportunity for foodies and the local community to see the transformation of the much-loved former restaurant and bar into the outstanding new venue that it has become. The stunning…

Ahead of Paris 2024, Aldi has shared some budget-friendly recipes created in partnership with Team GB and ParalymicsGB athletes. From flavour-packed tortillas to refreshing salads, these recipes have been created for their simplicity and nutritional value, so that everyone can eat like a champion at an affordable price. Designed by the likes of gymnast Max Whitlock, Paula Radcliffe and paralympic sprinter Jonnie Peacock, see below for a selection of these nutritious recipes with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. Aldi is a sponsor of both Team GB and ParalympicsGB, proudly supporting every athlete with helpful initiatives to keep them fuelled, like…

Chartwells, the UK’s leading school and education catering company, is celebrating the completion of its latest wave of Junior Culinary Skills, a free in-school programme that teaches children cooking skills and inspires the next generation of hospitality professionals. Available at select Chartwells partner schools, the latest one-week courses at Poynton High School, Cheshire, and Glossopdale School, Derbyshire, saw 25 pupils aged 11 – 15 guided by Chartwells’ culinary team through engaging lessons on knifework, pasta and bread making, crafting nutritionally balanced dishes, and more. Junior Culinary Skills aims to broaden the skills and knowledge of young culinary talent while teaching…

The North West’s Largest Roller Rink is Landing in Manchester Get ready to lace up Manchester! Archie’s, the beloved family-owned burger joint famed for its “shakes, ridiculously indulgent waffles, and fresh handmade smashed star burgers”, has announced that its groundbreaking leisure concept, Archie’s Atomic, is set to open this autumn at Trafford Palazzo. Archie’s is aiming to shake up the experiential hospitality sector in Manchester and beyond with the introduction of the North West’s largest roller rink. The venue will also feature an arcade area with an immersive games box, private party rooms, DJ decks, an Archie’s diner and Archie’s milkshake…

Birchall Tea’s first new product launch in over a decade: Introducing Green Tea & Mint A Refreshing New Blend For Anytime Of Day Award winning British tea brand, Birchall Tea, renowned for crafting exceptional tea experiences, is excited to announce their first innovative new flavour: Green Tea & Mint. This invigorating blend combines the soothing qualities of premium green tea leaves with the refreshing burst of all natural mint, offering a harmonious and revitalizing beverage perfect for any time of day. Green Tea & Mint has been meticulously crafted using the finest hand picked green tea leaves. Each leaf is…

XI HOME DUMPLINGS NOW OPEN ON BLOSSOM STREET, NEAR LIVERPOOL STREET Inspired by the bustling port of Dalian in Northern China, Xi Home is a dumpling haven set to have chopsticks clicking and tongues wagging on Blossom Street, near Liverpool Street Station. Opened by 27-year old restaurateur Wenjun Xiang, who was born and raised in Dalian, Xi Home serves a range of over 20 authentic, handmade dumplings, alongside tea pairings, cocktails and detox juices. All dishes are freshly prepared by Dalian chefs chosen by Wenjun, and guests can watch all the dumpling action from the glass panelled open plan kitchen.…

Pride in being British is set to surge as the summer of sport gets into full swing. A study of 2,000 adults revealed 85 per cent of the nation feel patriotic while watching sport. And 62 per cent said national pride will be higher watching the summer sports on the telly – from The Open Championship to England’s Cricket test – than at any other time of the year. It comes ahead of the Euro’s final on Sunday, which will see the England men’s football team battle it out with Spain for the title. The research also found 72 per…

TOWIE star Amber Turner stepped out in a statement t-shirt proclaiming Jaffa Cakes are in fact cakes – sparking a war of words with another reality show favourite. The 30-year-old waded into the age-old debate, firmly on the side of Team Cake. But what might seem like an out of the blue statement comes only days after her friend Georgia Steel, was spotted wearing a similar slogan tee claiming the treat to be biscuits. Love Island star Georgia left the ITV studios on Tuesday wearing a white t-shirt emblazoned with the message “Jaffa Cakes are biscuits”, while Amber appeared to…

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) are combining once more to deliver their shared industry Awards for 2024 with a new look and updated categories. Official awards partner ASC will roll out three key categories again for 2024’s MSC and ASC UK Awards, while the MSC has revamped some of its categories For the first time ever, the MSC UK Product of the Year category will be judged by public voting. This new approach will directly engage consumers, highlighting the wealth and diversity of sustainable seafood products available on shelf in the UK. With nominated products already submitted, public…

Nearly half of Brits claim they are simply fed up with being an adult – and are drained by everyday responsibilities like earning a wage, paying bills and household chores. A study of 2,000 adults revealed 45 per cent are struggling with the obligations that come with being a ‘grown up’, including cooking dinner (25 per cent), trying to save money (31 per cent) and maintaining a tidy home (35 per cent). While meeting work deadlines (15 per cent), trying to keep fit (18 per cent) and getting up at the crack of dawn for work or their children (15…