Last year, for many, RumFest appeared to be a good excuse to down as many rum and rum cocktails as you can get your hands on during the allocated serving times but for 2013 we found the party had become a more sedate affair. If RumFest intended this move towards more of an appreciation event then it is a positive step and one that will be interesting to review in 2014.
Malmaison is delighted to announce the re-launch of its London property this November following a major refurbishment. The boutique hotel chain is bringing a slice of New York to Farringdon with an innovative new urban room design concept, a brand new lounge bar and a risqué new restaurant.
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show (TWEWS) is the UK's finest whisky festival, which brings together distillers and whisky lovers from all over the world, into the heart of London, for a truly luxurious food and whisky experience. And once again, TWEWS 2013 has pushed the boundaries and shown that their knowledge of whisky pairing can bring together unexpected flavours with surprisingly good results.
British chocolate maker Thorntons have teamed up with the prestigious Park Lane Hotel in London to create an indulgent chocolate afternoon tea exclusively for Chocolate Week 14th - 20th October 2013 Thorntons' Master Chocolatier Keith Hurdman has been working closely with the hotel's Head Pastry Chef, Sarah Hartnett, to create a chocolate afternoon tea influenced by some of Thorntons' exciting new flavours, with chocolate running right through the menu from the sandwiches to the desserts.
London's exclusive the May Fair Hotel plays host to UK RumFest's official after party, inviting rum lovers to celebrate and raise a toast to the world's largest rum festival and the esteemed Golden Rum Barrel Awards. Taking place on Saturday 12th October 2013 - the doors will open at 8pm for a night of cocktails, canapés and the DJs playing, setting the rhythm to round off Saturday's rum celebrations in true style.
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO), directed by Tommy Smith, presents Jazz Toons featuring special guest Jacqui Dankworth. This autumn, The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) and their very special guest Jacqui Dankworth will be delivering some very early seasonal presents in the bendy shape of wild and wacky Looney Toons, Big Screen Gems and evergreen songs from timeless Disney classics.
