Get your spring started with these mouth-watering foodie treats

From authentic Italian cuisine to sustainable coffee and warehouse whisky tastings, here are some products and events you won’t want to miss out on
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It’s time for a spring reset. Whether you’re looking for some fresh market produce to try or an exciting new night out, these nine remarkable brands and foodie spots will satisfy your cravings.

Elevate your plate with quality organic produce 

Fresh And Wild

Whole Foods Market bans more than 230 ingredients that it believes you don’t want in your basket.

Take your table to the next level with seasonal produce, like the brand’s UK grown Wye Valley asparagus and juicy heirloom tomatoes bursting with flavour. Find locally sourced cheeses from Colston Bassett stilton to Cheddar Gorge cave matured cheddar, paired with artisanal bakes from Celtic Bakers.

Whole Foods Market has got new prepared Foods go-tos and must-have delights from the bakery department, so that’s one way to spend less time in the kitchen and more time outside. Spring back to life all season long at Whole Foods Market. Find out more at wholefoodsmarket.co.uk.

Combine authentic Italian cuisine with live music

Bocconcino

If you’re looking for your next night out in London, lively Italian restaurant and evening venue Bocconcino Mayfair has got you covered.

Indulge in a diverse menu of dishes showcasing flavours from all the regions of Italy, crafted to perfection with high-quality produce. Sample an extensive list of over 300 wines carefully curated to enhance guests’ dining experience and complement the best flavours Italian cuisine has to offer.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, head down to Bocconcino and dance the night away as the restaurant transforms into a lively hotspot full of live music and DJ sets – the ultimate night out in Mayfair. Reserve a table now at bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk or call 020 7499 4510.

Enjoy sustainable coffee roasted in Oxford

Columbia Coffee Roasters

An independent, family-run business voted Best Cafe in Oxford 2022, Colombia Coffee Roasters celebrates the high quality and diversity of Colombian coffee.

The brand focuses on sourcing, roasting and brewing 100 per cent arabica coffee, showcasing the incredible range of tasting notes the country has to offer. Order your favourite beans online or get a weekly, monthly or fortnightly coffee subscription, delivered right to your door in 100 per cent recyclable, aluminium-free bags. The company also offers a range of artisanal Colombian hot chocolate, coffee brewing equipment, espresso machines and coffee preparation courses.

With a commitment to sustainable growing, roasting and delivery, Colombia Coffee Roasters will soon be launching 100 per cent compostable Nespresso-compatible coffee pods.

Purchase any product online now to receive a 20 per cent discount with code CCRCOFFEE20 at colombiacoffeeroasters.co.uk. Offer ends 8 June 2024.

Party time in a fun-filled, experiential cocktail bar 

Archer Street

Looking for a change of scene on a night out? It’s time to try something new. Archer Street is a sophisticated, experiential cocktail bar with locations in Soho, Battersea and Notting Hill. At Archer Street, entertainment meets mixology, offering up the best party atmosphere in London.

All team members are trained performers, ready to entertain and dance on the tables with guests to a soundtrack of musical theatre showstoppers, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s throwbacks and modern classics. 

Enjoy an extensive list of delicious wines and dazzling cocktails, as well as a complimentary cheeseboard and pizza until 7pm from Sunday to Thursday. And don’t miss out on the pop-up Myki Beach Bar launching this May at the Soho and Battersea venues. 

Book now to receive a 20 per cent discount on your bill from Sunday to Thursday quoting ARCHIE at archerstreet.co.uk. Offer ends 31 July 2024.

Tour a revived Scottish distillery

Springbank

Located in the historic whisky town of Campbeltown at the southern end of Scotland’s wild Kintyre peninsula, Glengyle Distillery is the home of award-winning Kilkerran single malt. 

Originally founded in 1872 after a family quarrel, the distillery was obsolete for many years until its revival in 2004, and its resurrection was key to Campbeltown retaining its status as a designated whisky region. 

Learn about Kilkerran’s colourful past on a distillery tour and get cosy in the onsite Washback Bar with drams and whisky flights. Alternatively, try Kilkerran directly from the cask at one of the atmospheric warehouse tastings, available from 27 May. Find out more at kilkerran.scot.

Enjoy an elegant bottle of exclusive Puglian vodka 

Altamura Distilleries

From renowned Italian producer Altamura Distilleries comes its namesake vodka, crafted exclusively from 100 per cent ancient Altamura grains from Puglia, Italy.

Altamura Vodka has been distilled with precision to preserve the essence of its high-quality ingredients. Enriched by the sun-kissed terroir and unique Altamura wheat, this vodka stands out for its intense and smooth flavour.

A symbol of Puglia’s dynamic heritage, the bottle’s design of a lioness with stripes represents the region’s defining elements – sun, sea and earth – which are echoed in its smooth and vibrant taste. Purchase now at amazon.com.

Treat yourself to something sweet

Berringa

From wound-healing to cough relief, manuka honey is thought to have many health benefits. Berringa Honey, the brand behind a range of first-rate 100 per cent Australian manuka-infused honeys, has been focused on quality since it was founded in the 1990s.

All Berringa’s manuka honey has its antibacterial potency level declared as an MGO number (methylglyoxal, the naturally-occurring chemical unique to honey made from nectar gathered from the Manuka bush) and each batch has its MGO independently measured by Australia’s leading accreditation organisation NATA.

You can be sure that when you buy Berringa manuka honey, the contents measure up. Available to buy at ocado.com.

Transport yourself to the streets of Italy 

Prezzo

If you’re longing for the taste of Italy but can’t quite fit it into your schedule to hop on a plane over, take a trip to Prezzo. This popular restaurant chain is launching its Every Inch Perfect campaign, with a new menu specially crafted to offer authentic Italian flavours.

Enjoy all the classic Prezzo favourites you know and love, and a whole lot more. Featuring an all-new range of pizzas, classic pastas, delicious grills and salads as well as a special menu just for the little ones, the menu should help transport you to a glorious Italian palazzo in no time. 

Book now to try the new menu and receive a 30 per cent discount at prezzo.co.uk. Offer ends 30 June 2024.

Savour the smooth taste of carefully crafted tequila

Downhall

Cava De Oro is a premium tequila crafted from 100 per cent blue Weber agave by master artisans. Inspired by the discovery of a rare distillery that ages its spirits in wine barrels, this tequila experience is unparalleled in quality and flavour. 

Cava De Oro is renowned for its smooth profile, with each bottle cleverly designed to include a hidden reservoir of tequila, providing an unexpected extra sip of refined taste. The brand’s distinguished UK range features Blanco, Añejo Cristalino, Extra Aged Añejo Black, and the award-winning Extra Aged Añejo – each with its own distinct and nuanced flavour profile. Explore the rich diversity of Cava De Oro and elevate your tequila experience.

Order now and receive a 15 per cent discount on orders over £100 with code LONDON15 at cavadeoro.co.uk. Plus you can enjoy free UK delivery on all your purchases. Offer valid until 8 July 2024.

Indulge in a classic American feast

Bruce M Ltd

Originating in Arizona, Angry Crab Shack is an American-style restaurant serving a signature blend of Asian-Cajun flavours and mouth-watering seafood boils. Seafood-lovers can now experience Angry Crab Shack’s broad menu, outstanding service and unforgettable dining experience right in the heart of London.

Bring the whole family down to indulge in a feast: a whole lobster and brown crab, prawns, king crab clusters, and snow crab legs with corns and potatoes mixed with brand’s signature sauces. Or perhaps you’re in the mood for something fried – with the fried sampler you’ll get chicken wings and the brand’s special sauces with fried shrimp and fries or calamari.

Plus, with more than 10 cocktails and mocktails to choose from, from fruity and sweet to a Cajun Bloody Mary, there’s a delicious treat for everyone. If it’s a celebration you’re after, the dizzying Bacardi Bucket mixed with four kinds of rum will do the trick.

Book now and receive a 50 per cent discount per person on mocktails and cocktails with code CrabStandard50, at angrycrabshack.com, or walk in and show the code directly to your server. Offer ends 31 May 2024. 

Discover a must-visit event for foodies

Food Festival

Explore a world of flavour at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival, returning to London 20-21 July 2024.

Discover dishes from across the globe in the Masterclass Theatres; sample international street food in the Food Hall; enjoy a guided tasting in the Wine & Spirits Theatre; and check out live cooking demos from the likes of The Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain, Mowgli Street Food founder Nisha Katona and Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt. Tickets are on sale now at feverup.com.

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