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Vegan festival extravaganza VegfestUK going online for 2020 event

With festival season firmly on hold for 2020, VegfestUK are bringing their particular brand of vegan greatness to the comfort of your living room with the launch of their first online experience on 15 and 16 August. VegfestUK has grown into one of the largest and most attended lifestyle events in Europe, annually showcasing the...

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Vegan festival extravaganza VegfestUK going online for 2020 event

With festival season firmly on hold for 2020, VegfestUK are bringing their particular brand of vegan greatness to the comfort of your living room with the launch of their...
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Pub goers are being reminded to drink and socialise safely

Pub goers are being reminded to drink and socialise safely to minimise the risk of infection from coronavirus, so that everyone can enjoy the new going-out normal.

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City Corporation encourages Londoners to visit cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants

Londoners are being urged to enjoy the City’s cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants responsibly this weekend as restrictions are lifted. Following a gradual relaxation of the...
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Mark Hix joins 1 Lombard Street as director of food and beverage

1 Lombard Street, owned by Soren Jessen, has joined forces with chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix MBE to oversee the food and beverage at the...
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City of London to consider al fresco dining as lockdown eases

The City of London Corporation will explore reallocating some street space to al fresco dining as part of its plan to safely reopen the Square Mile’s cafés and...
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Revealed: The UK’s Favourite Lockdown Cheese

To celebrate the recently passed National Cheese Day (4 June), researchers from recipe box company Gousto have revealed the most popular cheeses we’ve been choosing...
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Fakeaway menu: How to make the nation’s favourite takeaway meals at home

Taking the perfect ‘fakeaway' recipes from Gousto’s online cookbook, combined with tips from their Senior Recipe Developer Jordan Moore, it’s the perfect...
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Borough Market launches drive through shopping service

Borough Market is launching a new ‘Click & Collect By Car’ service enabling customers to order groceries and store cupboard essentials online and collect their order from the market...
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Borough Market launches series of virtual food talks

The ‘Borough Talks’ season kicks off at 1pm on 13 May with bestselling author Melissa Hemsley, who will be discussing the global impact and sustainability of our food choices...
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One in five Brits cut down on meat consumption during Covid-19 pandemic

A survey conducted by The Vegan Society has found that one in five Brits have cut down on meat and dairy consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Three cocktail-inspired ice lolly recipes to try out at home

While we’re staying in and the sun is shining, there’s no better way to appreciate the weather than with a fruity, refreshing ice lolly ‘PopTail’ - and making your...
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Triple of top tipples for World Whisky Day on 16 May

Looking for inspiration for World Whisky Day on 16 May? Then this triple of tipples may intrigue and help you with your menu for the big day.
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Just Eat extends NHS discount after healthcare heroes save £1.5m on meals

Just Eat has extended its NHS discount after being blown away by the response - with Britain’s healthcare heroes saving more than £1.5 million on meals in just two...
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Chef reveals his top store cupboard substitutes for when you can’t get to the shops

Senior recipe developer at food box company Gousto, Jordan Moore, reveals his top store cupboard swaps to help you make the most of what you already have on your...
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Eating in: recipe for Oblix’s orzo pasta with mushrooms & truffles

Marcus Eaves, Michelin-starred and Executive Chef at Oblix at The Shard, has given us his recipe for the decadent orzo pasta with mushrooms and shaved truffles.
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Mac & Wild launch online butcher across the UK

Mac & Wild are already delivering ready made dishes around London but are now offering meat deliveries for people around the UK wanting to cook at home.
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Eating in: recipe for the creamiest haricot beans

Inês Neto dos Santos has given us her super easy recipe for creamy haricot beans as she nears her target on Kickstarter - raising funds to make her new...
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Top London restaurants adapting for the pandemic

Restaurants all over London are changing things up - either increasing delivery of their usual dishes, making new takeaway menus or transforming into grocery stores.
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Borough Market stays open to feed local community

Borough Market has shut down all hot food and drink stands but remains open for those who need essentials. They have also extended their delivery services for the rest...
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Food & drink masterclasses in the City of London

Masterclasses go far beyond simply learning how to make an espresso martini - now learn how to make pasta and even spot the difference between different kinds of oysters.
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Cocktails in the City: Discount Suit Company

To celebrate their sixth birthday, Discount Suit Company - a hidden basement bar on the border of Spitalfields and Aldgate - has launched a brand new cocktail menu.
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New Bar Douro restaurant comes to Broadgate

Bar Douro has officially landed in the Square Mile - making Broadgate its home as the area continues to develop into a leading London destination.

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Study suggests coronavirus is not present on Tube network

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