Author: Karen Contrino

Calling all adventurous foodies! East meets East at a fantastic four hands dinner with Kerth Gumbs of Fenchurch Restaurant and Thomas Lemercier, Head Chef of La Bibliothèque in Haggerston. On Wednesday 5th March, these two exciting and talented chefs will come together for one-night-only, offering a unique six-course tasting menu experience with a view 37-floors up in the iconic Walkie-Talkie building that houses the Sky Garden. Expect an artful fusion of Thom’s French flair and Asian influences married with Kerth’s playful yet elevated approach to fine dining inspired by his Caribbean heritage in a menu that is a masterclass in…

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2025 is an historic Catholic Jubilee year. 60 million visitors are expected to visit Rome for a series of events and celebrations. Demand for affordable accommodation is sky high, but a leading travel expert’s pro tip is highly appropriate: stay in a monastery! Record numbers of visitors are expected to make the pilgrimage to Rome to join the celebrations for this year’s historic Catholic Jubilee. It’s one of the world’s oldest celebrations, tracing its history back to the year 1300. However, tourism experts are cautioning that available accommodation will struggle to meet the number of anticipated visitors. Lily Smith, a…

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Bringing the vibrant taste of Chiquita to active lifestyles through a licensed product line Chiquita Brands, a global leader in fresh fruit renowned for its iconic Blue Sticker, has licensed its name and signature flavors to AN Supps | Applied Nutrition PLC, for an exciting new line of sports nutrition products. Produced and distributed by AN Supps, this innovative lineup brings Chiquita’s vibrant banana and pineapple flavors to consumers seeking delicious and functional products for their active lifestyles. The new AN PERFORMANCE line features hydration, pre-workout, non-stimulant and whey proteinpowders co-branded with Chiquita. Combining cutting-edge nutritional benefits with Chiquita’s beloved…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at-home with a luxury meal kit Indulge Dining offers a stylish escape from Valentine’s Day clichés, providing couples with a luxury six-course meal kit designed to bring Michelin-quality dining into their own homes. With recent YouGov data revealing that 25% of Britons dislike or outright hate Valentine’s Day, and many struggling to find fresh ways to celebrate, this meal kit offers an intimate and cringe-free alternative. For those who want Valentine’s to feel more like a celebration and less like a cliché, the luxury meal kits offer a fresh and intimate alternative. “Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone…

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More than half of Brits eat the same meals every week, with roast dinners, pizzas, and spaghetti Bolognese most frequently rustled up. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 44 per cent are ‘bored’ of the mealtime merry-go-round but lack inspiration for new dishes to cook. Four in 10 (43 per cent) would be more likely to try new recipes if they were easy to make, while 29 per cent would be driven by their desire to mix up the same old routine. While 53 per cent describe themselves as carnivores, just seven per cent are vegetarian and only two per…

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This Valentine’s Day, fellow B Corps, TrueStart Coffee and Divine Chocolate have collaborated on the ultimate after-dinner indulgence – TrueStart’s Super Blend Coffee and Divine’s decadent Dessert Bars. Launching just in time for Valentine’s Day, this delicious duo is the perfect after-dinner treat for at-home date nights. For too long the main course has been hailed as the star of the Valentine’s Day dine in, but too little said about the ‘after-dinner date’ – the moment where the pressure of delivering star-studded culinary creations has subsided, and you’re able to relax and unwind. However, dinner over doesn’t mean date over, and…

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As lesser-known wine regions continue to grow in popularity, now is the perfect time to discover Geneva – one of Europe’s best hidden gem wine regions. London, 28 January 2025: With Condé Nast Traveller highlighting a new dawn for oenotourism as one of this year’s key travel trends, in-the-know travellers should look to Geneva for their next wine getaway. Home to a treasure trove of relatively undiscovered vineyards, Geneva’s wine region is the perfect destination for wine enthusiasts and amateurs alike. Overtourism shot to the forefront of travellers’ consciousness in 2024, resulting in a growing desire among oenophiles to seek out less crowded…

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This Valentine’s day, dive in to the enchanting world of Mermaid Gin. With beautiful bottles and cocktail serves, the Mermaid Gin range includes  Mermaid Pink Gin, Mermaid Original and Mermaid Zest Gin. They are the perfect gift to impress a loved one on the 14th of February.  Mermaid Pink Gin Aromatic and refreshing, Mermaid Pink Gin infuses the flavour of fresh Island strawberries grown in the rich and fertile microclimate of the Arreton Valley with the smooth yet complex taste of the award-winning Mermaid Gin. Mermaid Pink Gin uses ‘wonky’ strawberries that would otherwise have gone to waste. Perfectly balanced, subtle…

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Nearly half of Brits wish they could skip February and go straight to March – crowning it the ‘Monday of all months.’ With the dreary weather (69 per cent), freezing temperatures (68 per cent), and short days (52 per cent) being cited as the top reasons many would like to banish February from the calendar. The poll of 2,000 adults found 30 per cent admitted their New Year’s resolutions have faded by the time the second month rolls around, as 48 per cent blame a lack of motivation. And 40 per cent said life simply gets in the way after…

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Millennials, many now in their peak earning years, and Gen Z, an emerging spending powerhouse*, are driving a shift toward ‘accessible luxury’ – prioritising quality, sustainability and secure, seamless shopping experiences. New research by Tink, a market-leading payment services and data enrichment platform, reveals how over 2,000 UK consumers and over 500 UK high-end merchants** are navigating economic challenges and evolving customer expectations at the higher end of the market. According to Tink’s data, Gen Z and millennials are purchasing the largest share of luxury items – averaging 16 and 14 items per year, respectively – representing a significant market opportunity…

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