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What cocktails are good to make for a gathering outside?
Jess, Bath
The key to park-time drinking (in moderation, of course) is keeping things chilled. “Warm cocktails are one of the worst things in the world,” says Claire Strickett, co-author with Bert Blaize of Which Wine When. Salvation, though, comes in the form of a vacuum flask: “Obviously it keeps things cold, too, so make a cocktail, put it in the fridge and then into the Thermos.” One such drink could be a cosmopolitan, or, as Strickett puts it, a Cosmos. “I’ve spent lockdown rediscovering Sex and the City, so I’m back into them.” She shakes 30ml Chase vodka, 30ml triple sec, 50ml cranberry juice and 20ml lime juice per person, chills overnight, then transports in her trusty flask and garnishes with a slice of lime on arrival.
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11:48 AM February 8, 2021
Bottles N Jars wine shop and deli opened at 82-92 Great North Road East Finchley in November
- Credit: Courtesy of Bottles N Jars
From vintage cars to vintage wine might seem a leap for Highgate entrepreneur Paul Michaels.
For many years his luxury car dealership, Hexagon Classics has been a feature of East Finchley. But when his beloved wife died last year, he converted her former interior design gallery on the site into a specialist wine shop and deli. My wife was very much a foodie and loved Mediterranean type dishes, Michaels explains. I wanted to use her studio to make something she would really be proud of. We used to drag all over London on Saturday mornings to find good olive oils and ingredients, and the idea started to create a place where you could find the best wine, coffee, oil, or vinegar that would be a worthwhile detour. We are getting plenty of people coming in saying I wish you had been here a long time
Don t let Covid spoil Valentine s Day – bring the party home
Usually the first busy night of the year for bars and restaurants, this Valentine’s Day promises to be a more subdued affair thanks to ongoing restrictions. But don’t let that spoil the romantic fun – here’s a list of some ways to bring the party to you on 14 February.
Boisdale Valentine’s Night Dinner Kit & Soul Show
City staple Boisdale is hosting another night of virtual eating and drinking this year, with live music accompanying the amazing Scottish fare delivered straight to your door. The Valentine’s Night Dinner Kit & Soul Show promises “a sensory overload in a romantic setting” – we can’t wait. Order here.