Christopher Walkey
Popular UK Takeaways Paired with Bubbly
The world of main meal takeaways has exploded of recent and even more so over the last two or so years ignited by the government lockdowns across the country. Takeaways have been around for a long old time, though the UK’s love of calling up the local restaurant and ordering their favourite dishes continues including…
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Let’s Have Some Fun with Movia Puro Rosé
Have you ever disgorged a bottle of bubbly? Well your opportunity has now arrived with Movia and their Puro range (white and rosé) where you can now experience how to get rid of the dead lees sediments in the neck of the bottle and impress your family and friends! Slovenian winery Movia, located in Goriška…
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The Best UK Sommelier Awards 30th May 2022 (London)
Roll up, roll up to the biggest showcase of exceptional sommelier talent in England with the UK Sommelier Association. The event includes the Best Chef of Italian Cuisine competition, The Italian Show, wine masterclasses, mixology classes, cooking classes and a Walkaround tasting from 11:30am to 9:00pm (Monday. May 30th, 2022 – Leonardo Royal London St…
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Think Fizz, Think English
It’s another invitation to an evening dinner in London… You critically admire yourself in the mirror of your hotel bedroom so to add final touches to one’s make-up or the straightening of the bow tie. Lacing up those Italian leather shoes or squeezing uncomfortably into those designer stilettos. The minute hand reaches the hour and…
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What Does Rosé de Saignée Taste Like?
Don’t we all love rosé sparkling wine? Well, I hope you nodded in agreement with me and especially since we have such a wide choice today that now includes Prosecco (DOC rosé)! Rosé labels are available globally and offer such a rich red berry fruity tasting experience from Champagne to Method Cap Classique. Most sparkling…
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Byron Burgers, Covent Garden, London – Review
Touching upon the heart of Covent Garden, London, you will find Byron Burgers (33-35 Wellington Street, WC2E 7BN). Amongst an array of fine dining restaurants and trendy wine bars with theatre galore just a few steps away to include the Royal Opera House. If you find yourself in this area of London you will enjoy…
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Champagne Cocktails at the Soho Hotel, London
London is an endless supply of trendy bars and restaurants from east to west and via both sides of the river (Thames). Even if you are after some Champagne cocktails then the options are still relatively high and to suit many tastes and budgets. One of the hotspots of London for social drinks is Soho…
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Afternoon Tea at the Royal Lancaster Hotel Hyde Café, London
What a splendid way to spend an afternoon with friends and / or family than by visiting a fine venue and enjoying the afternoon tea experience. Though what and why exactly did afternoon tea hit its somewhat global fame today and such a common menu option at prestigious / luxury hospitality venues from Australia to…
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Everything you wanted to know about Sekt, but were afraid to ask
“Let’s talk about Sekt (baby)… ” OK, enough with the clichés you say and I do not blame you as I could go on and on! Though Sekt does lend itself well to sounding like sex and a great synergy of wine (and especially bubbles), that many agree with, is alongside romance. Firstly, what is…
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