Mayfair Foodie Newsletter

Welcome, fellow foodies,

 Last Saturday, I attended a writing masterclass by Jay Rayner (food critic & journalist) on how to write about the same subject and make it interesting to you & your readers.

For somebody who spent many years writing about Promotional Merchandise, this masterclass might have come a little late in my career, but for your sake, hopefully, you might see a benefit.

Needless to say, Jay was very entertaining and made the art of good writing seem effortless. I will let you know if  Mr Rayner runs another masterclass. 

The last month has been the busiest for the website. We have articles on Tendril, the must-visit Mercato Mayfair, and afternoon tea at the Beaumont Hotel,{get me)

I was also privileged to interview Chef and author Maunika Gowardhan. She is passionate about bringing regional food recipes through her books and social media channels. I really enjoyed interviewing her; it is well worth a read.

Finally, prompted by my wife, I decided to cull the masses of recipe books I have, and while doing so, I thought it would be fun to list my favourite cookbooks. It is a challenging task, much like choosing your favourite albums. Are any of my selections on your bookshelf?

The cull could have been more successful, but thats is between me and you.

Latest News

Limor Chen's book release

Restaurantuer and Chef Limor Chen has her new book “My Tel Aviv Table” published on the 14th of November. I’m lucky enough to have had a sneak peek, and if you want to bring flavours of the Mediterranean & Middle East into your kitchen this winter, this book is for you. 

Limor brings a wide variety of dishes from growing up in Tel Aviv, introducing us to new spices & flavours through her dishes; the book reminds me of one of my favourite cookbooks, Simply by Sabrina Gayour. I am sure this will become a bestseller, and I cannot wait to start cooking from the book.

Limor & her husband run the Delamina restaurants based in Marylebone & Shoreditch.

Kanishka, weekend brunch and Sunday supper clubs

Starting 4th November, Kanishka is starting weekend bottomless brunch. For 2 hours, enjoy eight classic dishes, unlimited beer, red and white wine for £65.00 per person.

Continuing the series of guest chef supper clubs, Kanishka welcomes Thuy Diem Pham, chef, Author & Influencer, and architect of the much-loved Little Viet Kitchen. It's your chance to experience the very best in Vietnamese cuisine. Sunday 26th November. More details

Chutney Mary awards

I’m delighted to announce Chutney Mary won The AA Restaurant Award “Restaurant of the Year -London.” The sister restaurant of  Veeraswamy has built a reputation for classic cooking and new innovative dishes.

Chutney Mary is a popular winner with us, and we plan to feature the restaurant next year.

Mayfair Chippy Half Term offers

The Mayfair Chippy has announced a 50% discount on their kid’s menu throughout October half term (all this week)

For those looking for a deliciously cheap meal with the family, tuck into the Kid’s Menu featuring Fish Goujons, Fried Halloumi Fingers, and Grilled or Battered Sausage. All mains are served with Chips and Garden Peas. Drinks include Apple Juice, Orange Juice, or Milk. 

Little ones can choose Chocolate, Strawberry, or Vanilla ice cream for dessert. 

Enjoy two courses and a drink for £4.98.

While there, please remember to pop into Mercato Mayfair as it is located next door. It’s a great place to visit.

Kitty Fisher's open’s Cafe Kitty

The award-winning Shepherd Market restaurant has opened a Cafe on the 1st floor of the Underbelly Boulevard theatre, W1F 0BT. The Cafe features a British menu for lunch and dinner.

Hush Private Parties & Winter Menus

If you are looking for a venue for a private party in Mayfair, Hush has several options, including their Sir Roger Moore room, which is ideal if you are planning a James Bond-themed event😀. Also, Hush's new winter menus are out now.

Hedonism Wine Tasting

This month, Hedonism is gearing up for the holidays, when fortified wines are on our minds. They explore two styles each of Sherry, Madeira and Port, understanding the processes by which these wines are made and the various differences among them. 

The Fortified Wines of Spain and Portugal

Monday, 20 November 2023  

18.30 - 20.30

Tickets: £75.00

Upstairs at Langan’s

Last minute call: Langan’s has a Barbie-themed Halloween party tomorrow. Limited ticket availability. More info here. 

 Coming soon

Our review of Atul Kochhar’s Kanishkar will be published in the next few days, along with our November wine of the month feature. 

I hope to get in the kitchen and cook my interpretation of some great recipes. Next up is a dish from Chef Maunika Gowardhan. She is confident I should not be able to ruin her dish, Rajasthani Khade Masala Ka Murgh; check the website to see how I get on. The recipe will be on there as well for you to try.

As we move quickly towards the end-of-year celebrations, I will ask a few of our friends in Mayfair to send us their favourite cocktails.

We have two restaurant visits planned for November; these will be the last of the year. But I am delighted to say we already have some great visits planned next year starting in January.

We do have some exciting new features planned for the New Year. Any suggestions you have are very welcome.

I am trying to keep my newsletters shorter ( I can hear the cheers from here), so I will send another one in a week or so with an update on Christmas offerings in Mayfair. 

So, until next time, thanks as always for reading. It is very much appreciated. 

Best wishes

Martin, The Mayfair Foodie

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