In the fourth of our summer-inspired cocktails, Amanda Baxter picks a mouth-watering punch spiked with spiced rum. From the mid-1600s to the mid-1800s if you walked into any drinking establishment you were likely to find a bowl of punch. A sociable practice that engendered friendships, it was considered rude to leave until the “flowing bowl” has […]

While the wines of Burgundy woo wine lovers the world over, their prices don’t always offer the same satisfaction. Here Adam Bruntlett – one of our expert buyers – offers advice on how to hunt down the region’s best-value bottles. Having recently visited our growers in Chablis, the Côte d’Or and the Mâconnais, all of […]

If you’re planning on breaking out the grill this summer, then you’ll be wanting our Head Chef’s secret weapon: Café de Paris butter. Years ago, on a trip to Toulouse, I came across a restaurant called L’Entrecôte which served just one dish: steak frites. Judging by the queues outside each day, this simple concept certainly […]

A twist on the Collins, this gin-based summer cocktail, presented by Amanda Baxter and created by Michele Mariotti, takes its name from the Parlour at No.3 St James’s. This fresh summer drink is a twist on the classic Collins that combines gin, sugar and lemon juice then is lengthened with something fresh and sparkling. There are many stories […]