FOOD & BOOZE NEWS
WIMBLEDON TEA AT THE DORCHESTER
Get into grand slam spirit with a Wimbledon Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester’s famous Promenade, with a selection of tennis-inspired pastries including the citrus court, raspberry drop and coconut smash. Included is also a glass of champagne, traditional strawberries & cream, finger sandwiches and homemade scones. From 21 June to 4 July. Price is £48 per person. To reserve, all 020 7629 888.
THANK KRUG IT’S FRIDAY
Hell bent on pushing luxury to new boundaries, the world’s finest champagne house is cashing in on the sentiment of the post-work masses with this splendidly-titled deal. Thank Krug It’s Friday will be available at Mayfair pub The Punch Bowl, offering a half bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée with two gourmet Fish & chips meals – for £75, making it the most expensive pub supper you’ll ever have. Every Friday throughout June and July at the Punch Bowl.
41 Farm Street, W1J 5RP, tel: 020 7493 6841.
BAGLIONI BRUNCH
Brunch-lovers rejoice: the Baglioni Hotel’s Brunello restaurant has launched a new Italian menu. Sure, there’s poached eggs, but there’s also fried eggs with Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, leek and potato fritatta – and far more. 60 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5BB. Tel: 020 7368 5900
THE DISARONNO DEUCE
A Wimbledon cocktail suggestion from amaretto Disaronno: Blend Disaronno, cream, strawberries and grenadine, shake and voila. What a serve.