Montréal: Through the Looking Glass
“If man doesn’t possess the power to shape the world to his liking, then he can at least tailor the lenses through which he sees it…”
- Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

Montréal, February 2010 – From now until December, twenty-three museums* will unite with a host of art galleries and libraries in Montréal to proclaim 2010 as the Year of Glass.

As part of the city-wide celebration entitled “Montréal, City of Glass 2010” a multitude of exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations dedicated to glass will be on offer to Montréalers and tourists alike.

Categorised into four themes – art, architecture, history and science – glass, in its many forms and uses will be the focus, bringing together some of the most internationally-renowned artists from the industry.

From the Louis C. Tiffany exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts to the stained glass window demonstrations at the Château Dufresne Museum and “Glass and the Solar house” at the Biosphere, there will be no shortage of breath-taking glass-themed events and activities taking place.

The concept of glass will also embed itself through the original creations of Montréal’s renowned fashion designers Philipe Dubuc and Laura Donefer. The duo, in collaboration with artisan glass blowers will create and host a one-off glass fashion show at The Belvedere of Montréal Science Centre on 29th May, sure to bring a unique twist to the proceeding.
Other popular cultural attractions in the city that will celebrate this crystalline year, include the Nuit Blanche on 27th February, the March Break and the Journees de la Culture held in September.

For further details or more information on Montréal, please visit the Tourisme Montréal website http://www.tourisme-montreal.org

For further details on the Montreal, City of Glass, please visit the Ville de Verre website http://www.villedeverre.com

*Participating museums include:

Bibliotheque et Archives Nationales due Quebec, The Biosphere d’Enviornment Canada, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Cite, Historia, Musee d’Histoire due Sault-au-Recollet, Ecomusee due Fier Monde, Espace VERRE, Maison Saint-Gabriel, Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art, Montréal, Museum of Fine Arts, Musee des Hospitalieres d l’Hotel-Dieu de Montréal, Musee due Chateau Dufresne, Chateau Ramezay Museum, Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum, McCord Museum, Pointe-a-Calliere, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History, Montréal Science Centre, Stewart Museum

For sweet deals to stay in Montréal check out http://www.montréalsweetdeals.com

THE ART OF PUTTING ON A FINE SHOW - THE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR SPRING COLLECTION, 11 – 14 MARCH 2010

Take the formality out of the art world, specify a price range of £50 to £3,000 and bring together quality contemporary art and you have the art of putting on a fine show. This is the successful formula which the Affordable Art Fair (AAF) will bring to Battersea Park, London in March, along with a huge variety of paintings, photography, sculpture and original prints from a range of galleries – from the edgy, young and emerging to the well-established.

AAF underlined its position as one of the leading and most popular art fairs in the UK by welcoming a record 25,000 visitors (smashing the previous record of 22,800) and achieving sales of £4 million (the third best in its 10-year history) at the October 2009 Autumn Collection. Having now exceeded a total of £100 million in sales globally and seen over 650,000 art lovers pass through its doors (both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers), AAF is proof that there is a demand for accessible and affordable art.

AAF's formula is so successful it has become a global brand, with fairs now held in Bristol, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, New York and Singapore as well as affiliate fairs in Sydney and Melbourne. Return rates are high – attracting everyone from celebrities, interior designers, art lovers and families – as each fair provides visitors with the chance to find a unique work of art to take home.

11 – 14 March 2010
London, Battersea Park
Information: 020 8246 4848
Tickets: 0870 777 2255
Website: www.affordableartfair.co.uk

Times
Wednesday 10 March Charity Private View 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Thursday 11 March 11am – 5.30pm (Drinks Reception 5.30pm – 9.30pm)
Friday 12 March 11am – 6pm
Saturday 13 March 11am – 6pm
Sunday 14 March 11am – 6pm

Ticket Prices
In advance On the door

Charity Private View £25 £25

Drinks Reception £20 £20

Thursday & Friday £10 £12
Concessions £8 £10

Saturday & Sunday £12 £15
Concessions £10 £13

Children under 16 Free

Transport
By public transport:
- Train from Victoria train station to Battersea Park or Waterloo to Queenstown Road
- Bus no 44, 137, 156, 344, 452
- Free shuttle bus from Sloane Square every 15 minutes
By car:
- Limited free parking (via Chelsea Bridge entrance only), other pay and display parking available in Battersea Park and surrounding streets

PUT SOME REGGAE REGGAE IN YOUR BELLY...

West Cornwall Pasty Co and Levi Roots join forces to create new fusion pasty

If you’re fed up with the cold spells hitting the UK and are pining for hotter climes, then West Cornwall Pasty Co has the perfect pick-me-up guaranteed to bring a little Caribbean heat into our lives.

The leading Cornish pasty retailer has joined forces with renowned entrepreneur, and ‘Dragons’ Den’ success story, Levi Roots to create a spicy Reggae Reggae Pasty.

The mouth-watering pasty, which is made with Levi’s Reggae Reggae Cooking Sauce, has been developed for West Cornwall Pasty Co and is now available at its 71 shops and kiosks across the UK.

The new pasty features hand crimped flaky pastry with tender pieces of chicken breast, red pepper, potato, onion, tomato, pineapple, jerk seasoning and finally a good splash of Reggae Reggae Cooking Sauce.

West Cornwall Pasty Co chief executive Richard Nieto said: “We’re delighted to introduce the Reggae Reggae Pasty. We’re wholly committed to developing exciting new products and we’re sure this will be a huge success with our customers. Levi and his team are very forward-thinking - it’s been great to work with such a flourishing brand with which we share great affinity.”

To complement the Reggae Reggae Pasty, West Cornwall Pasty Co has introduced a range of accompaniments, including sweet potatoes and Piri Piri potato wedges for those who prefer to add even more heat to their meal.

Reggae Reggae Sauce founder Levi Roots added: “Developing the new pasty for West Cornwall Pasty Co has been thoroughly exciting. It’s wonderful to see a fusion of flavours from Cornwall and the Caribbean! The sauce we have used within the new pasty has a kick of Scotch Bonnet chilli which is found in the original Reggae Reggae Sauce, but is packed with more juicy tomatoes and onions. It’s perfect with meat or vegetables, so when you’re not enjoying the flavour of the sauce in the new Reggae Reggae Pasty, you can serve it up at home and enjoy some Caribbean sunshine with all the family.”

To celebrate the new partnership, Levi Roots entertained lunchtime crowds outside West Cornwall Pasty Co’s Covent Garden shop on Friday 26th February, with songs from his latest album ‘Red Hot’.

ARCTIC EXPLORER MARTIN HARTLEY TO CAPTURE MOMENTS IN HISTORY WITH LEICA MP

Arctic explorer and photographer, Martin Hartley, left the UK last week equipped with a specially-tested LEICA MP camera with LEICA ELMARIT-M 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens as part of his expedition equipment – vital for capturing the historic photos during his latest journey to the North Pole for the Catlin Arctic Survey. Martin is one of three explorers on the 2010 Catlin Arctic Survey, which is focused on capturing scientific data on how CO2 affects marine life in the Arctic.

One of the world’s leading expedition photographers, Martin Hartley has documented 19 unique polar assignments and is one of the only professional photographers to have crossed the Arctic Ocean on foot and with dogs: Adventure Ecology Top of the World Trans-Arctic Expedition 2006, and Catlin Arctic Survey 2009 – an international collaboration between polar explorers and some of the world’s foremost scientific bodies to help determine how long the Arctic Ocean sea ice cover will remain a permanent feature of our planet.

Martin Hartley commented, “Despite 19 polar photographic assignments over the last 12 years, there are still ‘impossible’ images to capture. At the start of every expedition on the Arctic Ocean in late February/March, it is difficult to survive let alone operate a camera due to the severe conditions. Below minus 40 degrees Celsius, electronic circuits slow down and become unreliable. The mechanical LEICA MP will give me the best chance of capturing those elusive, extremely cold photographs this time, which may be our last opportunity to do so.”

The expedition will take three months from start to finish. The progress of the expedition, which commenced on 25 February 2010 starting from Canada, will be documented at www.catlinarcticsurvey.com http://www.catlinarcticsurvey.com/ and on a special micro-site at http://www.martinhartley.com/. Updates will also be communicated regularly via Twitter @ArcticSurvey.

During his trip, Martin will regularly send back film for developing, and images from the expedition will be posted regularly on his web site.

About Martin Hartley
Martin specialises in documenting the most inaccessible places on earth. He first gained public recognition at the age of 17 as runner-up in the Young Wildlife Photographer of The Year 1987 and has worked as a professional photographer ever since, winning numerous other awards including both portrait and adventure categories in the Travel Photographer of the Year. His sustained commitment to capture the beauty of unadulterated landscapes and remote communities has taken him to some of the most isolated and challenging locations in the world. His in-depth technical knowledge, creative vision and ability to produce results in the most difficult of conditions makes him a highly sought after expedition and adventure photographer. Martin has been nominated one of Time Magazine’s Heroes of the Environment for his work documenting the state of the North Polar sea ice cover with the Catlin Arctic Survey. His first book, Face to Face: Polar Portraits, in collaboration with the Scott Polar Research Institute, has just been published to accompany a touring exhibition. More at http://www.martinhartley.com/

About the LEICA MP
The LEICA MP is a hand-crafted, fully mechanical range/viewfinder camera. Highly reliable and durable, the LEICA MP relies solely on the skill of the photographer, and can be operated without batteries. The robust body can withstand the harshest conditions, and all controls are made from metal. Further information and technical data for the LEICA MP can be found at: http://uk.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/mp/

TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 IN NEW ZEALAND -UK AND IRELAND FANS EXPECTED TO OUTNUMBER ALL OVERSEAS SUPPORTERS -
Official travel packages for Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 tournament in New Zealand have just gone on sale. This will be the first opportunity for British and Irish rugby fans to confirm their place at rugby's premier tournament more than a year and a half before kick-off. 25,000 rugby supporters from the UK and Ireland are expected to head to New Zealand for the tournament.
The official travel packages are being promoted by one of the tournament’s Official Travel Agents (OTA’s), England Rugby Travel (http://www.englandrugbytravel.com). Prices start from £1849 per person for an ‘Explorer’ package which includes return flights to New Zealand and official match tickets to England’s last two pool matches. Full travel packages start from £4799 per person. Price includes return flights to New Zealand, transfers, all travel and internal flights, 12 nights accommodation (based on two sharing) and official match tickets to the four games over the opening two weekends including the All Blacks opening match and England’s first two pool games.

Fans can purchase a wide range of options from just a single match ticket and one night’s accommodation, to a seven week motor home touring holiday in New Zealand with tickets to all England’s pool matches, semi-finals and then the final at Eden Park.

The tournament, which kicks off on the 9th September when New Zealand’s All Blacks face Tonga, features a total of 13 match venues throughout the country, with 23 centres hosting teams from Whangarei in the top of the North Island to Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island. This is an important component to bring to life New Zealand’s ‘Stadium of Four Million’ concept as the country gets set to welcome the world to a nationwide ‘festival of rugby’ atmosphere.
Preparations to welcome what is estimated to be 85,000 fans from around the world are on schedule. Auckland’s Eden Park stadium is being upgraded to a capacity of 60,000 for the games and work will be completed by October 2010 and includes an all new south stand. Plans are also on track in Wellington for the city’s waterfront ‘Fan Zone’, a rugby village situated near the national Te Papa museum offering visitors a unique New Zealand cultural experience.

“Tourism New Zealand is working closely with our travel partners to ensure we give our rugby supporters a uniquely kiwi experience. The way in which the tournament is structured presents the perfect opportunity for fans to travel the length and breadth of New Zealand in between matches and really make the most of their visit,” commented Gregg Anderson, Regional Manager Europe, Tourism New Zealand. “Visitors from the UK and Ireland are expected to outnumber fans from all other nations competing at around 25,000 in total,” added Anderson.
The England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland teams’ pool games will be played in destinations including Dunedin, Christchurch, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Hamilton and Auckland. The quarter-finals will be played in Wellington and Christchurch and the semi-finals and finals in Auckland. A full list of the confirmed match venues can be found at http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/destinationnewzealand/news/newsid=2030167.html

The final will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on 23rd October 2011.

Individual match tickets will go on sale via the official tournament website http://www.rugbyworldcup.com globally from April 2010.

In addition there are two further Official Travel Agents in UK who will be promoting and selling a wide range of travel packages to the tournament over the coming months - Gullivers Travel and Thomas Cook Sport.

For further information about New Zealand and the Rugby World Cup in 2011 go to http://www.newzealand.com/travel

LIMITED EDITION 20TH ANNIVERSARY PRO-COLLAGEN COLLECTION
In celebration of Elemis’ 20 years of excellence, the leading British Spa and Skincare brand are delighted to launch the 20th Anniversary Pro-Collagen Collectionexclusively from 1st - 28th March 2010 RRP £57 (worth £133 / saving 50%)

The perfect Elemis anti-ageing skincare collection presented in a silver faux-leather vanity case contains:

• Pro-Collagen Marine Cream with a celebratory 20 years of excellence engraved silver lid, this award winning best seller contains the marine extract, Padina Pavonica, to mimic the skin’s own function, transforming the complexion in just over two weeks*

• Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal a dynamic cream-gel helps increase moisturisation and firmness of the skin. In just 28 days, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye area are reduced by up to 60%.

• Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Serum - the jewel of the Pro-Collagen range, this lifting and firming serum instantly tightens and rejuvenates skin, whilst smoothing the appearance of wrinkles. Skin appears younger and more radiant.

*Independent Clinical Trials

For your nearest stockists please contact Elemis Customer Care Centre on 01278 727830
http://www.elemis.com / http://www.timetospa.co.uk

SPOIL YOUR MOTHER THIS MOTHER’S DAY WITH AN EXCLUSIVE TREATMENT AT THE URBAN RETREAT AT HARRODS.

With four indulgent treatments to choose from, your mother will leave feeling relaxed, revitalised and rejuvenated from head to toe!

The Facial
The Facial infuses the skin with a feeling of energy, reawakening its natural vitality. The treatment opens with deep cleansing, as skin is refined with a combination of sea quartz and pure diamond dust, revealing a smooth, soft and supple-looking complexion preparing it to receive a pure concentration of the legendary Miracle Broth TM providing smoothing properties. The journey continues with an energising facial massage to help reawaken skin’s natural brightness and radiance from within. Skin looks energised as it is infused with Crème de la Mer’s legendary benefits. Hands and arms are treated to a therapeutic and soothing massage. The treatment concludes with the sound of synchronised tuning forks to bring the body and mind back into balance.
60 minute treatment (£95)

The Ultimate Facial
The crème de la crème of facials visibly acts to transform the appearance of the face and décolletage. The treatment opens with a soothing foot bath and reflexology massage for the feet. An energising facial follows. Skin is massaged, softened and refined with a combination of sea quartz and pure diamond dust, preparing it to receive a pure concentration of the legendary Miracle Broth TM providing smoothing properties. A generous application of Crème de la Mer seals in the facial’s vital benefits. The journey continues with a therapeutic hand massage, which focuses on pressure points to encourage a sense of well-being. The treatment concludes with the sound of synchronised tuning forks to bring the body and mind back into balance.
90 minutes (£150)

The Body Treatment
The Body Treatment renews, relaxes and restores the body from head to toe. The treatment opens with a soothing foot bath and reflexology massage for the feet to help stress float away. The journey continues with a luxurious body treatment which polishes and refines the skin’s surface. Massage gives a feeling of balance to the bodies’ energies, whilst hands are smoothed and cushioned with massage focusing on pressure points to encourage a feeling of overall well-being. The treatment concludes with the sound of synchronised tuning forks to bring the body and mind back into balance.
90 Minutes (£110)

The Ultimate Experience
The crème de la crème of treatments pampers the body from head to toe to transform the skin’s surface. The treatment opens with a soothing foot bath and reflexology massage for the feet. An energising facial follows. Skin is massaged, softened and refined with a combination of sea quartz and pure diamond dust, preparing it to receive a pure concentration of the legendary Miracle Broth TM providing smoothing properties. A generous application of Crème de la Mer seals in the facial’s vital benefits. The journey continues with a luxurious body treatment that polishes and refines the skin’s surface. Therapeutic massage promotes an overall sense of well-being. The treatment concludes with the sound of synchronised tuning forks to bring the body and mind back into balance.
135 Minutes (£200)

For further information please visit our website:

www.cremedelamer.co.uk

Stockist No. 0870 034 2566

MOTHER’S DAY 2010-THE PICTURE OF MOTHERHOOD EXHIBITION
Treat your Mum to a Mother’s Day to remember at Salts Mill photography exhibition, 10 – 14 March
Looking for ideas to give your mum a Mother’s Day to remember this 14th March? Why not discover the true picture of motherhood with a visit to a unique photography exhibition at Salts Mill in Saltaire, Bradford. What is more, entry is free so it won’t cost you a penny!

The Picture of Motherhood exhibition, which has been organised by Hallmark Cards as part of its Cards for a Cure™ campaign for Mother’s Day 2010, features 12 striking images of motherhood as captured by the UK public and is on display for all to see from 10 – 14 March.

The images on show make up the finalists in a nationwide photography competition run by Hallmark Cards to uncover the true picture of motherhood. Featured in the exhibition are the six shortlisted entries in each competition category – up to 17 years old and 18’s and over. All photographs were taken by amateurs, using standard photographic equipment with impressive results.

To view all competition entries visit http://www.hallmark.co.uk and follow the Cards for a Cure™ link.

Salts Mill Gallery is the ideal venue for a leisurely day out. With exhibitions by the world-famous David Hockney, as well as shops and cafes, there is plenty to see and do. Open seven days a week, the Picture of Motherhood exhibition will be on display from Wednesday 10th to Sunday 14th March 2010. Admission is free of charge.

Visit http://www.saltsmill.org.uk for directions.

Hallmark Cards’ annual Cards for a Cure™ campaign contributes £1/4 million to Breast Cancer Campaign and Action Breast Cancer, a programme of the Irish Cancer Society. Now in the fourth year of the initiative, by March 2010, Hallmark will have donated a massive £1million to breast cancer charities to fund vital research into the disease. The money is contributed independent of card and gift sales and is used to fund vital breast cancer research at centres across the UK and Ireland.

PAMPER PERFECT THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Treat your mum this Mother’s Day http://www.siennaspa.net/ to a pamper experience she wont forget at Sienna Spa http://www.siennaspa.net/ followed by Afternoon Tea in Opus One at the Radisson Edwardian Manchester.

Sit back and relax with a Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage (30 minutes). Sienna Spa offers guests a haven of tranquillity and calm, once pampered head to Opus One for a truly decadent Afternoon Tea, priced at £49.00 per person.

Book the Jessica Manicure package for you and your mum and once you’ve had your nails prepped and preened indulge in the delicious cakes, scones and savouries at Afternoon Tea. Package priced at £37.00 per person.

Exclusively available on Mothering Sunday (March 14, 2010) for the ultimate way to show your mum just how special she is.

Both packages include the use of all the Health Club facilities, the swimming pool, relaxation rooms and Jacuzzi. Gift Vouchers can also be purchased for these packages,

For more information about the Mother’s Day packages at Sienna Spa visit http://www.siennaspa.net or www.radissonedwardian.com/manchester http://www.radissonedwardian.com/manchester.

MY MUM IS BRILLIANT!

Why not let her know this Mother’s Day through the wonderful medium of video... Plus there’s something in it for you too!
Mums are brilliant. We all know it, but from time to time as we grow older, it’s easy to forget all the times they picked us up when we fell down, brought us soup in bed when we were ill, sewed name tapes into countless uniforms, and were generally just there for us. We also tend to forget how much they love being told how brilliant they are!
So if you’re pondering what to buy this Mother’s Day, Brilliant Inc have come up with an ideal solution to make your mum feel special, without having to spend a penny! After all, how many times have you heard the line, “it’s the thought that counts” from your mum?! And after all, mothers always know best...

Brilliant Inc, the ethical simulated jewellery brand, is launching the ‘My Mum’s Brilliant’ video gallery, designed for those looking for a fun and unique way to express their love to their Mum in the run up to Mother’s Day. Every video picked as a favourite on the site wins a pair of studs for their brilliant Mum and is also entered into a prize draw to win a beautiful ring of their own design. Even if your video does not make it onto the online site, every entry automatically receives 20% discount on a Mother’s Day gift from Brilliant Inc, plus a Mother’s and Daughters party on 14th March 2010 in the Sloane Square store so every mum will get something beautiful regardless.

To enter visit www.brilliantinc.eu/mymumisbrilliant and keep an eye out for your video online!
Be as ORIGINAL as you like! The more “brilliant” the video, the better.
So lights, camera, action!

Brilliant Inc will also be hosting in-store drinks parties on Thursday 11th March 2010 from 5-7 p.m.and Sunday 14th March 2010. Either pop in for a drink after work in Canary Wharf, or join us in Sloane Square on the Sunday 14th, where we are joining forces with the Chelsea Day Spa, who will be giving complimentary hand massages and manicures. Every mother and daughter will also receive a scrumptious goody bag upon arrival.

www.brilliantinc.eu

Prices for Art Deco Gala Rings - £285

TREAT YOUR MUM TO A BREAK IN BELFAST THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Treat mum to a special getaway this Mother’s Day with a stay at Belfast’s most fashionable hotel, the luxury Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast.

Rates at the award-winning hotel start from just £72 per person on Sunday 14 March (Mother’s Day) and include overnight accommodation in a twin Executive bedroom, three course dinner in the hotel’s restaurant Menu by Kevin Thornton and a full Fitzwilliam breakfast the following morning.

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast is located on Great Victoria Street in the heart of the city.

Belfast is the ideal destination for a shopping break and mums can enjoy some fantastic retail therapy at Belfast’s many unique, high street and designer stores. Victoria Square is Belfast’s newest shopping haven, bringing a number of ‘firsts’ to the city such as House of Fraser, and offering a total of 75 stores including Topshop, H&M, Reiss, Crabtree & Evelyn, Monsoon, Mamas and Papas, All Saints and Urban Outfitters. Also visit Carter on upper Queen Street for international designer collections including Armani, Mulberry and DKNY.

Guests visiting the hotel on Mother’s Day can also choose from two gourmet Mother’s Day treats, a Mothering Sunday Lunch and a Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea.

The four course Mothering Sunday Lunch features dishes such as Bacon and Cabbage Terrine with Shallot Vinaigrette and Leek Puree, Pan-fried Salmon Fillet with Sorrel Sauce and Rich Chocolate Marquise with Pistachio Cream. The lunch costs £25 per person and there’s a special gift for all mums.

The Afternoon Tea experience is served in the stunning surroundings of the glass fronted hotel lobby. Enjoy a selection of beautifully made finger sandwiches such as Ham with Pear and Apple Chutney, Free Range Chicken and Tarragon and Smoked Salmon and Cream Dill. Treat yourself to some sweet treats such as Fruit Tartlet, Citrus Drizzle Cake, Chocolate Fudge Cake and scones with Homemade Berry Preserve and Clotted Cream. A range of drinks are on offer including a selection of ten different teas and a choice of coffees. Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast costs £17.50 per person or £25 per person with a glass of Louis Roederer NV.

The design-led Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland’s capital and has quickly become ‘the place to be seen’. The hotel features 130 guest rooms, luxurious penthouse suite and stylish restaurant. The hotel bar is a popular watering hole with intimate booths divided by retro-style screening, offering a lively, friendly atmosphere and the great “Irish craic” which Belfast is famous for.

For further information on the Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast please visit http://www.fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com/ or call 028 9044 2090

SPEND A PERFECTLY RELAXED MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT BENTLEY’S
Richard Corrigan has introduced a tempting selection of dishes for his Mother’s Day menu at Bentley’s. These include classic brunch dishes such as Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and lavish main courses such as Old Fashioned English Duck with a rich Apple Sauce. To finish the brunch menu, enticing deserts will include amongst others; Chocolate Tart with Poire William Chantilly Cream or Bread & Butter Pudding, Clotted Cream. This delicious menu costs just £34.50 per person, which includes a glass of Champagne on arrival for mothers and all guests can finish off their brunch with Coffee and Handmade Chocolates. The brunch will be available on Sunday 14th March in the Grill from 11am until 4pm.

Also this Mother’s Day, Richard’s other London restaurant, the highly acclaimed Corrigan’s Mayfair, will be serving a traditional three-course Sunday Lunch for £27. Mums will receive Handmade Chocolates and can enjoy relaxed, stylish dining in luxurious surroundings.

Whether you choose Bentley’s or Corrigan’s, you will be choosing the perfect place to take your mum with their effortless elegance and buildings steeped in history.

Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill
Address
11-15 Swallow Street
London
W1B 4DG
Nearest Tube
Piccadilly Circus
Contact Details
T: +44 (0)20 7734 4756
F: +44 (0)20 7758 4140
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DEVON COTTAGE FOR TWO NEAR SEA DOWN 20% TO £252PW UNTIL END MARCH

Ideal for couples planning a romantic spring break by the sea, a stylish ‘upside down’ cottage for two converted from listed farm buildings near the South Devon sailing centre of Noss Mayo has been reduced by 20% down to £252 (was £315) for a week’s stay from Saturday 13 and 27 March. High in farmland, half a mile from the sea, the cottage has a smart, modern interior furnished on a red, white and blue theme to give a ‘seaside’ feel; guests also have shared use of a games room and hard tennis court. For details call Helpful Holidays on 01647 434063 or visit www.helpfulholidays.com http://www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref L76.

To view click on this link: http://www.helpfulholidays.com/property.asp?ref=L76

LE BOUCHON BRETON’S DYNAMIC YOUNG SOMMELIER DONALD EDWARDS COMES UP WITH A FRESH LOOK AT FOOD AND WINE PAIRING WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASONAL CALENDAR OF MASTER CLASSES

Le Bouchon Breton, 1 Horner Square, Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6EW, Tel: 08000 191 704

Le Bouchon Breton is proud to announce a very special program of inspired food and wine pairing master classes. These will follow a seasonal calendar from March through to October and celebrates the marriage of fine ingredients, cleverly paired alongside some exceptional wines.

Let Le Bouchon Breton’s sommelier Donald Edwards take you on a monthly voyage of seasonally inspired gastronomy, stripping down the bare elements and flavours of particular ingredients and pairing each chosen dish with a wine handpicked with elan by our dynamic young master. Each master class will feature six different courses washed down with six different wines.

“I wanted to combine a class with a fine dinner, so that each month you get a relaxed take on the class room effect, learn a great deal, and yet at the same time have a fantastically luxurious dinner whilst enjoying seriously good wine” said Donald Edwards

Donald’s passion and deep respect for his subject combined with his original approach and natural enthusiasm towards food and wine pairing makes for a fascinating and memorable evening. Each of Donald’s pupils will spend the dinner contemplating the ingredient in question, cooked in six very different ways with the maestro explaining fully the wine pairings and what makes each one of them work.

Each class will be held on the second last Tuesday of every month, starting from 7pm in a private corner of the restaurant and costs £80 per person.

To book in for a place on any of these classes please call Reservations at Le Bouchon Breton on 08000 191 704

THE GREAT AND THE GOOD OF THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY TURN OUT TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THE SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
Celebrities chefs, restaurateurs and food writers turned out in force at Sanctum Hotel, Soho to help launch the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). The guest list included Henry Dimbleby, Oliver Rowe, Jose Pizarro, Claude Bosi , Jocelyn Dimbleby, Giles Coren, Jay Rayner, David Moore and Mark Sainsbury

Guests were treated to a sustainable feast of Marks Hall Estate pork belly fritters, Start Bay pollock fish cakes, Aberdeenshire peppered beef fillet with horseradish ketchup crostini and other sustainable delights served alongside Vintage Roots wines, Fever-Tree mixers, London Pale Ale and Belu Water.

Already a number of high profile restaurants and chains have become founder members covering 83 sites and including Carluccio’s, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Moro, Due South, The Felan Fach Griffin, Canteen, Gurnard’s Head, Benares, Wahaca, Feng Sushi, Rockfish Grill, Caffe Caldesi and Seahorse Restaurant. A survey conducted by Toptable has revealed that 93% of Toptable users think that restaurants and chefs should lead by example in promoting healthy and sustainable food choices. The SRA aims to respond to these requirements by making it easier for restaurants to take positive sustainable actions.

http://www.thesra.org

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