A Few Days Eating and Drinking in Venice
Ah, Venice. Known for water, romance and tourists being fleeced. I ate and drank my way round the city of water with gusto.
A Visit to Beavertown’s Taproom in Tottenham
With rumours that Beavertown were prime targets of Macro brewing giants, I made sure to visit the taproom before any buy-in happens.
Brewdog Fanzine Review – First Impressions
One of the latest beer subscription boxes created was Brewodg's Fanzine, which sends three cans of limited edition beers every two weeks. I decided to give it a go.
Nao Brewery Interview and Beer Tasting
Nao is one of a few breweries on Lanzarote, and seem to create the more unusual sour and hopped styles which are not seen very often on the Canaries. Miguel has kindly answered questions about the unique nature of running a brewery in the challenging, remote environment.
Malpeis Brewery and Taproom, Lanzarote
I finally got to visit the stunning Malpeis brewery and taproom in Tinajo, Lanzarote. A short ride on a bike from Club La Santa. Get your lycra on and check it out.
London Marathon – 26.2 Miles is a Long Way to Travel for a Free Pint
This year I managed to fulfil an ambition I've had for some time. I completed the London Marathon. Not only that, it turns out it was the hottest on record!
Why Ora Brewing Brewed a Beer with Balsamic Vinegar
Created by Tom Stapley, the idea of Craft Beer Hour is that everyone is drinking and discussing the same beers on Twitter, each Tuesday. I managed to sneak on the list to be sent the beers from Ora Brewing.
Ideal Home Show: Ultimate Garden Gear For Foodies
What could you put in your garden if space, money and sunshine were unlimited? A pool? A hot tub? A gym? The Ideal Home Show is the perfect place to find mad, aspirational stuff for the ultimate foodies garden.
Little Viet Kitchen Supperclub
I was glad to get one of the last red-hot tickets to Little Viet Kitchen's monthly Supperclub, which was held on Sunday night. Showcasing Vietnamese food, the evening had a special 5-course menu which changes monthly, all cooked to head Chef, Thuy Diem Pham's, exacting standards.
Bordeaux Wine Bottle Sizes – From Small to Large
A question at a recent quiz got me thinking about wine bottle sizes. They have grand names derived from kings or notable historic legends, not withstanding their rarity in everyday life creating a sense of awe when seen. Here are Bordeaux's wine bottle sizes, and how many glasses each contains.