The Philips Robust Food Processor really is a spectacular product. Previous food processors that I have owned and tested always seem to be a little bit on the flimsy side - plus they have been fiendishly complicated to operate…...
The Philips, like it’s name is very “Robust”. It feels solid and well built, whilst not weighing more than a sumo wrestler! Combine this with the functionality and you have quite possibly the best food processor on the planet.
Phillips say that:
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We have reviewed so many restaurants over the years we thought it would be worth putting together our top 5 favourites.
1. Cinnamon Club
The most amazing Indian Cuisine you’re ever going to taste.
2. Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Our reviewer reckoned this was the best meal of his life!
3. The Landau at the Langham Hotel
Delicious precision food with the flavours to match. Well worth sampling the fabulous cocktails - the Pina Colada is particularly delicious.
4. Bingham Hotel and restaurant
Spectacular river views with excellent food to boot….
5. Gaucho Smithfield
Ok I know this is a restaurant chain, but after reviewing a few hundred of London’s best restaurants I am still struggling to identify anywhere that does a steak quite as well as this place.
Probably one of my finest drinking experiences was recently had at the GILT Champagne Bar.
Discreetly ensconced within the plush Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge, GILT offers sumptuous interiors and equally sumptuous cocktails. At top whack you’re talking about the £800 ($1300 approx) “when Louis meets Louise” cocktail that includes Louis XII Cognac, Cuvee Louise Blanc (1998) Sugar and Angostura served in a Primma Donna Moser Champagne glass.
At the more reasonably priced end of the spectrum, I can highly recommend the exquisite Bellinis. My personal favourites were:
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Making an entry to the highly competitive Christmas Hamper market is Villandry. Based in London’s West End, Villandry have aspired to bring together some of Europe’s finest wines and food stuffs.
The signature hamper is the Villandry Deluxe Hamper retailing at £165 ($265 approx), which includes Saveur de Pyrennees Duck Rillette and La Trinquelinette confiture packed with organic fruit to Pannetonne and Jean-Paul Deville Carte Noir N.V. Champagne and Christmas Cake (560g) created by head baker, Paolo Shiavon.
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If you have the money to spare and always feel under pressure at Christmas, whether you’re having to cook for a large amount of people or decorate the house, then Greycoat Academy and Lumleys are the answer!
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