Archive for February, 2011

Converting the masses

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

I’ve made it my mission in life to convert my friends who state they don’t like wine as I fail to believe this can be true. I think the majority of twenty-something’s

The Great Steak & Kidney Ch Latour Combination!

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

On Saturday night we went out to dinner with some friends. As we walked through the door, we had thrust into our hands a cocktail called a French 75.

Brilliant Bath

Friday, February 18th, 2011

I may not venture off the Island that often but, Bill-Bryson-like, I am very well travelled within the UK. I have been to Bournemouth, Morecombe, Bognor

Burgundy at The Pantechnicon

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

It is common knowledge that one of, if not my favourite restaurant, is The Pantechnicon on Motcombe Street. I seem to get drawn in by the thought of the superb chili squid

Popping pills and the return of Blue Nun

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Two bits of news reported in the Daily Mail. Firstly, for those of us who only drink for medicinal purposes, there is excellent news. No more visits to the cellar, no more desperate