Starting on March 16th, renowned Italian restaurant Valentina is launching a regular series of bottomless weekend brunches and lunches with traditional Italian dishes and free flowing Prosecco, wine, or beer to kick start the weekend in true Italian style. Bring friends and family and enjoy as much Prosecco, wine, or beer as you want whilst enjoying a traditional Italian sharing platter of artisan cheeses, cured meats, Italian breads, and grilled vegetables, before tucking in to a choice of pastas including Carbonara, Pappardelle Bolognese, and Casarecce Puttanesca, or pizzas such as Margherita, N’duja piccante, and Pepperoni, Chicken and Scamorza. The perfect way to start the weekend: and all…
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MyoMaster, the sports recovery start-up, is targeting expansion following an appearance on BBC One’s Dragons’ Den. The episode, which aired on Thursday 29th February, saw the brand’s co-founders secure a £100,000 investment, with Gary Neville and Sara Davies each investing £50,000 into the business. Fresh off turning over an impressive £1m in the last quarter, Thursday’s episode saw MyoMaster co-founders – husband and wife pair Joe Gray and Lottie Whyte – face Dragons Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies, Steven Bartlett, as well as guest Dragon Gary Neville. Gray and Whyte received a total of four offers from…
Luxury landmark development The Stage, Shoreditch, hosted an exciting fashion event last week in conjunction with London Fashion Week and UK-China Fashion Arts And Culture (UKCFAC), with the avant-garde works of emerging star BUZHIWU showcased in the tower’s 32nd floor Sky Terrace overlooking the city. Galliard’s development The Stage is a 37-storey tower in the heart of Shoreditch, built alongside the historic remains of Shakespeare’s Curtain Theatre, dating back to 1577. With historical provenance as a destination to showcase art and culture, the site has been reborn for a 21st century audience with design-led homes, offices, luxury retail and restaurants.…
Coldpress’s unashamed democratisation of premium tier juices continues in earnest this March with the arrival of its two generously proportioned double shots (Ginger & Turmeric) into Ocado and a tightknit network of indie wholesalers following a successful online trial. With juice ‘boost’ shots quickly establishing itself as the most talked about, fast-growing category within juice & smoothies, it was important for Coldpress to take its ‘everyday affordable’ stance into the vibrant shots arena by charging the same price for its 150ml offering that most brands demand for a single 60ml unit. According to Coldpress founder, Andrew Gibb, ‘In much the…
Create Community announces a new exhibition entitled ‘Fed Lies’ curated to challenge the misconceptions around the causes of food insecurity in the UK, in support of Dalston-based Open Door Community Kitchen. The exhibition will feature five up and coming artists from across the UK, who have all created pieces in response to five misconceptions around food insecurity outlined by Open Door Community Kitchen, which include: “We are running out of money”: According to the Food Foundation tracker, 15% of UK households – equivalent to approximately 8 million adults and 3 million children – experienced food insecurity in January 2024. This number has risen 4%…
New research to mark the launch of the first Paperwork Happy Week shows personal paperwork stress and anxiety hits younger Millennials and Gen Z hardest, while older generations are reaching paperwork cruise control. More than 4 in 5 Gen Zedders (81%) and Millennials (84%) said they are stressed when they can’t find important personal documents when they need them compared to 3 in 5 (62%) people aged 55+ When asked if they were very confident they could find their passport quickly, only 3 in 5 older Gen Zedders / younger Millennials (61.5%) said they could, as opposed to more than…
A short documentary based on the international bestseller book on Amazon, “The Boy from the Wild” is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. 35 years in the making, “The Boy from the Wild” film is a gripping tale of remarkable people fearlessly living out their ambitions with honesty, vigour and courage. It chronicles the adventures of author, actor and successful entrepreneur, Peter Meyer, as he grew up on a wild safari in South Africa set up by his late father to bring wildlife back out of captivity. The moving and truly heartfelt documentary shares how the safari began and…
Sara Chandran from South West London has been crowned one of the UK’s most impressive female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s ‘f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100’ campaign. Sara Chandran, who founded Fresh and Fearless, a diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy in 2020, is profiled among 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs from across the country as part of the campaign to celebrate the multi-achievements of women running businesses in the UK today. From AI companies to female-run tradeswoman platforms and sustainable fashion designers, the f:Entrepreneur ‘#IAlso100’ line-up particularly showcases trailblazing female founders who lead purpose-driven businesses alongside other responsibilities, such as volunteering, mentoring and community…
March 23rd is National Puppy Day – the perfect chance to explore your local area, get out in the fresh air, and treat your puppy to a stimulating outdoor adventure. With its wide range of Royal Parks, canal walks and public parks, London offers several trail options with neighbouring dog friendly pubs. National Puppy Day is the perfect chance to exercise and socialise pups once they are out of vaccination jail. Exercise for puppies is crucial for introducing them to new smells, sounds and sights, while socialisation – with other puppies and humans – helps puppies develop resilience and minimises…
Nestled snugly beneath the bustling Smith’s Bar & Grill, Ayllu Restaurant is a delightful culinary gem tucked away along the serene canal next to Paddington Station. Its charming location sets the stage for a lovely dining experience, where the vibrant fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines awaits. Despite its luxurious ambiance, Ayllu is affordable for those navigating London’s prices. Upon stepping into Ayllu, you’re greeted with an inviting atmosphere and a menu brimming with tantalising offerings. With opening hours stretching from noon till late into the evening, there’s ample time to indulge in their culinary creations. Ayllu’s Instagram (@ayllulondo) offers…