Author: Lucy Ann Watson

Cadbury Dairy Milk Enhance Chocolate Experience

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What Mindlab released a report finding that sound dimensions – amplitude, frequency, volume and pitch – can significantly enhance the perception of taste. Inspired by these results, Cadbury Dairy Milk teamed up with London Contemporary Orchestra to develop its first ever music album “The Sound of Flavourites”. The tracks have been specifically designed to enhance the eating experience of the nine Cadbury Dairy Milk flavours. Where On the tube, at your desk, on your sofa…..wherever tickles your fancy. Experience Being a natural sceptic, I was a little hesitant about the validity of the report. Can sound really improve the taste? Then I realised I was tasked to eat a variety of Cadbury’s chocolate while listening to music. Who am I to question neuroscience? I took part in my own little experiment with some friends in the office. Funnily enough, they were all eager to get started. The line-up: Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo, Rocky Mallow Road and Daim. Next, we went to the Spotify list to sample the sounds. Track 2 ‘Daimond City’ accompanied Daim. This …

Colouring at KuPP.

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What The Art of Mindfulness Colouring at Scandi-inspired KuPP this March Where KuPP 5 Merchant Square Paddington London W2 1AS Experience I’ve been hearing a lot of great things about colouring books recently, mainly that they relieve anxiety and help clear the mind. KuPP have come up with the genius idea of combining their Scandi-inspired menu with colouring in between courses this March. When being seated I was handed a book containing different colouring sheets. The trick is to pick the right sheet or else I might have given up half way through. The traditional owl picture inspired me most so I set about racking up the crayons for my purple and turquoise colour scheme – it was an avant-garde colour scheme, granted. After a few minutes I realised just how into colouring I was, not least because I got to enter a competition at the end of it. My friend arrived and it was time to order our starters. We shared Goats Curd & Beets and House Smoked Pork Meatballs. The meatballs were without …

Bunnychow Launches ‘Better Breads’ Menu

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  What Bunnychow launches their new ‘Better Breads’ menu; a lighter take on the classic South African dish with even punchier fillings. Where Bunnychow 74 Wardour Street Soho London Experience Straight after work on a vibrant, busy Soho evening I made my way to Bunnychow to meet my pal Lucy for a catch-up dinner. While I waited for Lucy to stroll a few metres from her office I picked a Cucumber Mojito from the selection of fresh exotic juices behind the counter and, as it was Thursday, added a naughty shot of rum. For those who have been living in a cave, Bunnychow’s now infamous ‘Bunnys’ are South African inspired hollowed out round freshly baked loaves crammed with your choice of delicious hot filling. Lucy arrived and after a natter we made our way to the counter to pick a Bunny. First we select our bread, then filling, then topping. I went for a nutrient-rich charcoal brioche and succulent pulled pork bunny. Lucy had a matcha green tea loaf with a veggie filling, made up …

Cocktails in the City

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What Three day extravaganza Cocktails in the City 2016. Where One Mayfair 13A N Audley St London W1K 6ZA Experience London’s greatest cocktail party is taking place across three floors of the majestic, breath-taking, Grade II listed One Mayfair. Become immersed in cocktail culture with delicious tastings and interactive demonstrations from twenty of London’s most exciting bars, and guest bars from Paris, Amsterdam and Copenhagen. Let the world’s finest bar tenders introduce you to the hottest rare ingredients, while you wander through atmospheric crypts, the sweeping grand hall, the international bar mezzanine and rooftop BBQ bar of One Mayfair. When Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th March from 6-11pm Cost Tickets are £15 and include one cocktail, multiple complimentary experiences and cocktail booklet. Book tickets here.

The Bootlegger

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What The Bootlegger Basement Bar brings Moonshine Madness to Monument Where 51° 30’ 43.1” | 0° 5’ 0.8” (Basement Bar 25-26 Lime Street EC3M 7HR – but keep it hush) Experience Located behind busy Leadenhall market is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it doorway leading to London’s newest prohibition inspired drinking den. The bar is decked out with original period photography, furniture and props which transports visitors to the dark underground world of prohibition decadence. The cocktail menu is separated into different hooches. In line with America’s roaring twenties, I started the evening with rye of course. “Lucky” Luciano is made up of Bulleit Rye whiskey, subtle hints of Chambord, Kahlua and stirred over crushed berries with sweet and dry vermouth. For dessert, I opted for vodka based The Button Man and his Gat. This beautifully crafted drink contains sweet vanilla-infused Ketel One Vodka, amaretto, fresh basil, pineapple and a dash of lemon juice. Part way through my second drink the live jazz band started to play and my toes started tapping.  All that was left to do was …