The Grove is set in a 18th century mansion and lies within 300 acres of Hertfordshire countryside - it is London’s cosmopolitan country estate. With an abundance of exquisite period features, the Mansion is the romantic historic heart of The Grove. The Donneraile and Garden Room adjoin each other and are perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions. In the West Wing, the contemporary Amber and Ivory rooms have been designed for larger weddings. The Amber can accommodate a banquet for up to 420 with a dance floor and the elegant terrace outside opens onto a beautiful parkland landscape. The Ivory is ideal for a smaller wedding, accommodating a banquet for up to 80 with a dance floor and stunning views of the formal gardens. For summery celebrations, The Grove has two idyllic locations for a luxury wedding marquee, beside the golf greens or inside the intimate and glamorous Walled Garden.
(www.thegrove.co.uk)

VUE WESTFIELD TO SHOW REMAINING FIFA World Cup GAMES in 3D
Die hard football fanatics in London can forget about England’s woeful World Cup performance and enjoy the best of the world’s best players battle it out in amazing 3D at Vue Westfield London.

The exclusive screenings will bring an astonishing sporting experience to those new to the wonders of 3D – players will virtually leap off the Vue screen, free kicks will curl into the audience and goal celebrations will really come to life, all in glorious three dimension.

What’s more, Vue Westfield is fully licensed so viewers can grab a beer, put on the funky 3D glasses and sit back in the comfortable seats to watch the likes of Van Persie and Torres show off their skills as they all fight to be World Champions.

Matt Singleton, General Manager at Vue Westfield says; “Everyone who has seen 3D has been blown away by it! We’re really excited about bringing this unique sporting experience to cinema-goers in London. England may have gone home early, but with so many good teams left, watching the tournament in 3D will bring the excitement to life.”

The games will be shown at the following times:

Semi Final, July 6th @ 19:30
Semi Final, July 7th @ 19:30
Final, July 11th @ 19:30

Running Time: 155 minutes

OPPORTUNITY TO WIN FREE SEVEN DIALS EXHIBITION SPACE IN THE HEART OF LONDON’S COVENT GARDEN
The Hospital Club has teamed up with property investment company Shaftesbury PLC to offer prime retail space in the Seven Dials area of Covent Garden for creative use to members of The Hospital Club’s website, which is free to join.

Entrants are being asked to submit a proposal proving that they have what it takes to excite and enthuse Seven Dial’s thousands of weekly visitors. The space can be used for anything from retail and fashion to exhibitions, social experiments or stunts.

Brands and individuals that have previously used temporary space in Seven Dials include:

Gucci Temporary ICON: the fashion house recently showcased their LTD edition trainers including the one-off Gucci Ronson (collaborated with Mark Ronson) in a retail space on Earlham Street, which opened with a star studded launch.

Trousers London ‘Denim Garden’: The Hospital Club member, Angel Tan used retail space on Neal Street to showcase her premium men’s jeans collection during London Fashion Week and to host an exhibition of collaborative projects showing the work of local artists including video projects, photography and art.

Worthless by Pollock London: a live art installation inspired by recession, which explored the value of material items. Members of the public were asked to bring their own ‘worthless’ items to undergo a transformation into pieces of art to then be showcased within a store layout paying homage to the institution that once was Woolworths.

The Madonna Nudes co-hosted with Impure Art: the London premiere of The Madonna Nudes 30th Anniversary exhibition - a collection of intimate photographs of the pop Diva, taken when she was just 20 and timed to take place as her Madgesty celebrated her 50th birthday!

Entrants are being asked to submit a written summary of no more than 750 words by Monday 26th July 2010 via www.thehospitalclub.com/socialsite/competitions outlining the following:

• Brief summary of their current profession and details of any past experience they feel is relevant to this opportunity?
• What they would like to use the retail space to showcase?
• Why The Hospital Club and Shaftesbury PLC should pick them?
• How they plan to launch and promote their initiative?

A shortlist of entries will be compiled by The Hospital and Shaftesbury PLC by Friday 30th July, selecting the proposals they feel deserves to be showcased. Selected applicants will then be invited to The Hospital Club to meet the team for a one to one interview to discuss their concept in more detail on Monday 2nd August.

The winning entrants’ work will be open to the public from Monday 23rd August until Sunday 29th August.

Gavin Newman, Online development manager, The Hospital Club comments:

“This is a fantastic opportunity for our online community to showcase their creative talents in the heart of Covent Garden. As part of London’s creative community, The Hospital Club’s role is to discover and feed the best creative talent, and produce, publish and celebrate their work”

Property Investment Company and owners of Seven Dials, Shaftesbury PLC’s Surveyor, Clare Harris adds:

“We believe that the Seven Dials area offers the perfect hub for creative ideas whether it’s clothing, art or music so we are pleased to host budding creative talent as part of this innovative project. We are looking forward to seeing what creative ideas members of The Hospital Club come up with.”

BBC GOOD FOOD BRINGS HEALTHY RECIPES TO THE IPAD
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has today announced that the iPad version of the BBC Good Food Healthy Recipes app is now available from the App Store. The app brings award-winning BBC Good Food to the iPad with new functionality and an enhanced recipe collection which showcases over 150 of BBC Good Food’s most popular healthy recipes, including; Smoked Haddock & Leek Risotto, One-Pan Prawn & Tomato Curry and Ginger & Lime Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash.

New functionality includes a measurement converter that enables users to switch between metric and imperial, making the app even easier to use for international cooks. In addition, a built-in cooking timer and instructional videos make the iPad app an excellent tool for budding and experienced cooks who want to create delicious and nutritious meals.

Alex White, digital publisher of http://bbcgoodfood.com/ commented, “Owners of Apple’s iPad can now find mouth-watering recipes from BBC Good Food, with stunning high-res images, easy to follow instructions and handy how-to videos. As we approach holiday season, they’re all good for the waistline too. Enjoy!”

This month, BBC Good Food won 'Consumer Media Brand of the Year' at the 2010 Periodical Publishers Association (PPA) Awards.

The Good Food Healthy Recipes for iPad app is now available for £2.39 from the App Store http://www.itunes.com/appstore/

TEA-TOX AT ROCCO FORTE’S BROWN’S HOTEL
The English Tea Room at Brown’s Hotel, Mayfair, is delighted to announce the launch of their 'TEA-TOX', a healthy version of their award-winning Traditional Afternoon Tea. Served on tea-stands, guests can indulge in the following, without feeling too naughty:

· Apple and cucumber jelly (made from 100% pure apple juice, cucumber and gelatine)

· Blueberries and lemon cream served in a chocolate cup (made from blueberries, lemon, low-fat crème fraîche and sugar-free Xoxoline chocolate)

· Carrot seed cake (made from eggs, sugar-free xylitol, ground almond, potato flour, carrot, baking powder, cinnamon, sultanas, olive oil, sunflower and pumpkin seeds)

· Orange cake with yogurt topping (made from orange, sugar-free xylitol, eggs, ground almond, low fat yogurt, low fat crème fraîche, lemon, honey and gelatine)

· Raspberry sorbet (raspberries and sugar-free xylitol)

A selection of freshly prepared open sandwiches:

· Dark rye bread with smoked salmon and low-fat crème fraîche

· Spelt bread with sliced egg whites and cress

· Bran bread with sliced cucumber

· Gluten free cracker with mackerel pate

Hummus (chickpeas, garlic, lemon, coriander, olive oil and water) and crudités. Alongside a selection of different teas including whole peppermint leaf, fresh ginger, chamomile, silver needle and rose.

The price of this special ‘Tea-Tox’ is £37 per person and advance bookings are essential. Please call 020 7518 4006 and quote 'Tea-Tox' on making a reservation.

http://www.brownshotel.com/

RICH PICKINGS IN SCOTLAND’S LARDER
Nature to plate
Scotland has long been renowned for its wealth of fine fayre. Thanks to an unspoilt environment and temperate climate, the very best of traditional Scottish foods - beef, game, pork and seafood - are all within an hour or two of Edinburgh. The Balmoral is making the most of this rich abundance of superb gastronomic delights on their world-famous doorstep by offering their guests the opportunity to forage for funghi, pick their own berries, dive for delicious scallops or catch the freshest fish in their very own Great Gourmet Escape.

The award-winning concierge team at The Balmoral can now arrange a variety of exclusive foodie trips for their guests, working with the hotel’s acclaimed food suppliers for private trips or with elite foragers. Self-proclaimed ‘Forage Rangers’, Fiona Houston and Xa Milne offer guests the chance to forage in urban Edinburgh bespoke trips or pre-arranged tours throughout the year. Foragers can expect to pick a plethora of edible plants in the most unexpected places, including the picturesque Union Canal walkway.

Considering its location right in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, it’s easy to forget how close to the sea The Balmoral is. But just a couple of miles away, in the scenic Firth of Forth, you can find plentiful mackerel, cod, pollock and coalfish. Guests can take full or half day fishing tours of the Forth, from South Queensferry taking in the beautiful views, spotting Scotland’s diverse wildlife and touring the islands including the historical Inchcolm island.

And then, of course, there is restaurant number one’s acclaimed food suppliers. The Balmoral can organise farm visits to their beef and lamb supplier, as well as their wild salmon experts.

The Balmoral’s Gourmet Experience offers a luxury overnight stay in a superior room with full Scottish breakfast, a bottle of Bollinger on arrival and an exclusive six course tasting menu including wines, at number one. Prices start at £515 per room, exclusive of private external culinary trips. Or, add on another day for as little as £190 and sample a few of the culinary delights available in Edinburgh.

http://www.thebalmoralhotel.com/

NOT AFTERNOON TEA – COCKTAIL AND DESSERT PAIRINGS AT OXO TOWER BRASSERIE
OXO Tower Brasserie launches a brand new, fabulously indulgent Not Afternoon Tea menu served on the famous OXO terrace from Monday, 5th July. Beautifully presented, Not Afternoon Tea menu features a range of four tasting dessert plates, each paired with a matching cocktail. OXO Tower’s Pastry Chef, Penny Wabbit has worked closely with the OXO Tower Bar team to create these sophisticated pairings, which range from a light plate of summery fruit desserts to a whimsical take on afternoon tea.

Not Afternoon Tea menu will be available daily from 3-5.30pm from Monday, 5th July, priced at £19.50 per pairing. To book a table, please contact OXO Tower Brasserie on 020 7803 3888.
OXO Tower Restaurant, Brasserie and Bar, OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, SE1 9PH www.harveynichols.com

CHOCOLATE CONCERTO

Next on the cultural agenda this summer comes the BBC Proms (16th July – 11th September 2010).

So get out the picnic blanket, pack the Pimms and whatever you do don’t forget the Galler pralines.

Visit www.gallerchocolates.co.uk, and get chocolate gifts from Galler delivered straight to your door!

Be the prom queen and impress your fellow classical music lovers with the perfect prom pudding.

Galler’s Square Praline Gift Boxes (from £4.65) contain an assortment of Belgian pralines from ganaches to caramels to marzipans and truffles and are stackable so you can choose how many layers you want. They also come in three different sizes so there are enough for everyone.

To order award winning Galler chocolate online visit www.gallerchocolates.co.uk, alternatively call

0207 351 1668 to order over the phone or visit the Galler retail outlet at Harrods.

For up to the minute information from Galler you can now follow us on Twitter!

You can also follow us on Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galler-Chocolate-UK/34079031442?v=info&ref=search

GET YOUR FASHION FIX WITH THE TEMPTATION TOP 100
Magnum and ASOS.com give you the chance to win this season’s most tempting fashions
Magnum the creator of the most indulgent ice cream ever – Magnum Temptation - has teamed up with online fashion store ASOS.com to bring together two of summer’s greatest pleasures, shopping and ice cream at www.asos.com/temptation100.

To tempt your taste buds and satisfy your insatiable appetite for the latest trends, Magnum and ASOS.com have created ‘The Temptation Top 100’, the definitive guide to the season’s most desirable fashion items and accessories. What’s more, they are giving you a chance to bag the lot from 5th July – 1st August!*

To win the carefully selected items, chosen by ASOS’ chief stylist, you have 60 seconds to work with a virtual (elegantly dressed) thief who will help you ‘dash and grab’ as many items** as you can from a revolving gallery and place them in box. This selection becomes your prize entry in the daily draw. At the end of each and every day, a winner is selected so there’s plenty of chance to win.

And if you don’t win your box of fashionable treats from ‘The Temptation 100’, you can indulge in another summer ‘must have’ with a money off voucher for Magnum Temptation, an ice cream so luxurious and indulgent that it comes in its very own jewellery style box. There are two mouth-watering flavours to choose from - Chocolate – smooth chocolate ice cream enriched with sumptuous chocolate sauce, white Belgian chocolate chunks and brownie pieces covered in dark Belgian chocolate - and Caramel & Almonds - Madagascan vanilla ice cream with Californian almond pieces smothered in dark Belgian chocolate and luscious swirls of smooth, soft caramel sauce surrounded by a shell of thick milk chocolate.

So whether it’s a delicious treat for your taste buds or your wardrobe, Magnum and ASOS.com have got your favourite pastimes licked!

Special Note
*The website will be live from the 5th of July and the competition opens at 4pm on the 5th July and closes at 3:59pm on the 1st August 2010. The first winner will be selected on the 6th July and the last on the 1st August. Each day (from the 6th) one winner will be selected from the entries made between 4pm the previous day and 3:59pm on the day of the draw. An email will go out at midnight on the day of the draw to both the winner and those who were unsuccessful. Those who were unsuccessful will receive a free 50p e-coupon off their next Magnum Temptation purchase. The promotional period is 27 days.

**a maximum of 10 items per entry
Both variants are available in a three pack multipack (£3.42 RRP) with Magnum Temptation Chocolate also available in a single pack (£1.76 RRP).

SEARCYS CELEBRATES THE ENGLISH SUMMER SEASON IN STYLE
From Polo to Goodwood Revival, Searcys summer season – from July to September 2010 - will include delectable special menus, Champagne tastings, and consumer events including Champagne masterclasses and gala dinners. Celebrated Champagne Houses Pommery, Mumm and Veuve Clicquot, will each celebrate a month of the quintessential English Season for a luxurious summer of fun and true style.

The menus at each of the gala dinners will be created by head chef Chris Dines, with every course matched with the finest Champagne. A selection of themed ‘Terrines and Verrines’ will also be available for an original, fresh and fun way to bring the Champagnes and food of the season to life, accompanied by a fun and interactive tutorial.

For those after another truly tantalising evening, there will also be masterclasses held at both the Searcys Champagne Bar at St Pancras and at Searcys Champagne Bar at Westfield throughout the summer, allowing you to try and taste the different Champagnes of the House and buff up your bubbles knowledge as you go.

Wine makers from Champagne Houses Pommery, Mumm and Veuve Clicquot will be present at each of the respective gala dinners, tastings and masterclasses, offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the Houses behind the finest Champagnes in the world. The tickets to each gala dinner (£75 per ticket) and masterclasses (£30 per ticket) are available for one and all.
http://www.searcys.co.uk/thechampagnebar/

DINE DELIVERS AWARD WINNING WEDDING SERVICE AT ALLERTON

Allerton Castle

The award winning Allerton Castle is an awe-inspiring location for your special event. Located in North Yorkshire, this beautiful Victorian gothic castle is set on 200 acres of breathtaking parkland and tranquil formal gardens.

Managed exclusively by Dine, the events and hospitality specialist, your big day is sure to impress and inspire your guests. The Dine at Allerton team has unrivalled experience in producing award winning events, allowing them to deliver a truly bespoke service from conception to completion. Dine invites you to use their experience to enhance yours...

http://www.dine-services.com/venue/allerton_castle

SINGAPORE LAUNCHES TWO SPECTACULAR INTEGRATED RESORTS WITH MAGNIFICENT DINING OPPORTUNITIES

Singapore has firmly cemented its position as a gastronomic paradise and the culinary capital of Asia with the opening of two new breathtaking Integrated Resorts. The newly-launched Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa boast a unique range of fine dining restaurants, a wealth of internationally-acclaimed celebrity chefs from around the world, theme dining at South East Asia’s first ever Universal Studios theme park, and some of the most diverse cuisine on the planet.

Marina Bay Sands officially opened its doors on 23rd June 2010 and is on track to become a popular foodie visitor attraction in its own right. A total of six international and award-winning celebrity chefs offer a world class dining scene with their first restaurants in Singapore.

The six world-renowned culinary giants at Marina Bay Sands are as follows:

Chef Mario Batali, a leading chef with 14 restaurants, eight cookbooks and a host of television shows to his name, including the popular Iron Chef America. At Marina Bay Sands, Chef Batali serves delicious Italian dishes at Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza.

Chef Daniel Boulud, currently considered one of the hottest chefs around thanks to his award-winning French restaurants throughout America, Canada and China. Chef Boulud runs his signature New York restaurant, DB Bistro Moderne, at Marina Bay Sands.

Chef Wolfgang Puck, a notable chef who is infamous for revolutionising the culinary industry in the United States. In Singapore, Chef Puck is set to launch CUT, an impressive eatery which was hailed as one of the top three steakhouses in America. This is due to open in late 2010.

Chef Santi Santamaria, a multi-faceted three-Michelin star chef who is, today, one of Spain’s most celebrated chefs. A keen promoter of Catalan cuisine, Chef Santamaria has opened his first restaurant in Asia, at Marina Bay Sands.

Guy Savoy, owner of the highly-acclaimed three-Michelin starred Guy Savoy restaurant in Paris. Privileged patrons at Marina Bay Sands are in for an extraordinary culinary experience at Guy Savoy. Exclusive to the Singapore Guy Savoy is the offer of a tea degustation; a menu specially designed to be paired with teas from around the world.

Tetsuya Wakuda, one of today’s most sought-after chefs with a prestigious Japanese restaurant in Australia. Waku Ghin at Marina Bay Sands, Chef Wakuda’s first eatery outside of Australia, will feature a sake bar, caviar lounge and an impressive display of over 3,000 bottled wines when it opens its doors in late 2010.

In addition, Marina Bay Sands has further enhanced Singapore’s attractions with a stunning rooftop skypark and a 60 storey-high observation deck with restaurants, gardens and the world’s longest elevated swimming pool.

Resorts World Sentosa made history when it opened as Singapore’s first ever Integrated Resort in January 2010. Securing Singapore’s presence on the world gourmet map, the resort features more than 60 food and beverage outlets across a spectrum of six different dining experiences: fine dining, contemporary dining, cafés & pâtisseries, theme dining, street gourmet, bars & clubs.

There are also four esteemed celebrity chefs on hand to create culinary magic at the luxurious resort. These are as follows:

Chef Joël Robuchon, the world’s most Michelin-star decorated chef with an impressive 26 stars clocked up from his 20 dining establishments worldwide. Chef Robuchon will be opening three outlets at Resorts World Sentosa in the second half of 2010. La Table de Joël Robuchon, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and The Pastry Shop & Lounge will all feature French-haute cuisine.

Chef Kunio Tokuoka, a leading culinary maestro in Japan who has been bestowed with four Michelin stars. Chef Tokuoka runs Kunio Tokuoka, his first restaurant outside Japan, in Resorts World Sentosa’s all-suite hotel, Crockfords Tower.

Chef Susur Lee, regarded as one of the ‘Ten Chefs of the Millennium’ by Food & Wine Magazine and the owner of a number of successful French-inspired restaurants throughout America and Canada. Chef Lee has teamed up with the Tung Lok Group to open Chinois by Susur Lee in Resort World Sentosa’s boutique Hotel Michael.
Chef Scott Webster, a revered chef and successful entrepreneur who has developed dining concepts for some of the world’s major hospitality projects, including London’s Hyde Park Corner for the InterContinental group. Chef Webster opened the re-birth of his famous London restaurant OSIA at Resort World Sentosa’s FestiveWalk.

Quickly gaining recognition as one of the world’s most exciting family destinations, Resorts World Sentosa is also home to South East Asia’s first ever Universal Studios theme park, the world’s largest Marine Life Park, six modern hotels and a host of entertainment options for all the family.

For further information on Singapore, including ideas on how to experience ‘YourSingapore’, please visit: www.yoursingapore.com

CELEBRATE LONDON’S FINEST SPANISH RESTAURANTS WITH THE TIO PEPE TAPAS TRAIL
12th-18th July 2010
Best-selling Fino brand Tio Pepe has teamed up with some of London’s finest Spanish restaurants to launch the first ever Tio Pepe Tapas Trail. This week-long event in July celebrates the growing passion for Spanish food and drink and the recent explosion of outstanding restaurants across the capital.

To encourage Londoners to take advantage of all of the delicious, authentic Spanish flavours on offer, Tio Pepe has developed the Tio Pepe Tapas Trail. The Trail helps foodies navigate their way between the best eateries and where’s best to drop in for a tapa and a glass of fino, at more than one place, just like the Spanish.

Downloadable tapas maps and loyalty cards are available at www.tiopepe.co.uk/ containing tapas routes, an offer for a free glass of Tio Pepe with each tapa bought, and the chance to win a trip to Jerez.*

Those taking part in the trail can enter the chance to win a weekend trip to Jerez in Spain, the home of tapas and fino, by visiting three restaurants and collecting three stickers on the loyalty card.

Richard Bigg, owner of Camino and Bar Pepito, comments – “This is a great opportunity for Londoners who love all things Spanish to try offerings from the best restaurants and bars while saving money. Tio Pepe is bringing the spirit of Jerez to life, in London this summer.”

• The Tio Pepe Tapas Trail week runs from Monday 12th to 18th July 2010
• Participating restaurants include Fino, Bar Pepito, Pinchito, Camino and Iberica
• *To download the tapas map, claim money saving vouchers and find out more, visit www.tiopepe.co.uk/
• Tio Pepe is a very pale, very dry fino which drinks like a dry white wine. It should be enjoyed very cold and matches well to lots of different foods including tapas, nuts and olives, bread and ham, seafood, Asian flavours and even fish and chips
• Tio Pepe is available from all major supermarkets, from £8.99 RRP and is the only branded fino available from Marks & Spencer

Always drink responsibly www.drinkaware.co.uk/

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