11 incredible food and drink brands you won’t want to miss out on
From craft beer and wine packages to cosy restaurants and culinary retreats, here are 11 ideas for your next venture out
We’re all on a mission to try the best-quality food and drink, and once we’ve exhausted our ever-growing lists it can be hard to know where to look. Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate dinner in a central London cellar or a family-run favourite, we’ve rounded up 11 not-to-be-missed culinary experiences — and the brands to help you recreate them at home.
The wine club for budding wine-lovers
Interested in getting into wine, but don’t know where to start? Or a seasoned wine-lover hoping to discover some new favourites? Ourglass is the club for you. Specialising in delivering beautiful, expert-grade wines made by the best producers in the world straight to your doorstep, Ourglass is for wine lovers of all types, from budding to veterans.
Founded on the need for accessible, affordable wine, without the stuffy barriers of knowledge or class getting in the way, Ourglass delivers great-quality wine to your door, all with carbon neutral delivery and 100% recyclable packaging.
Simply share your likes and dislikes, choose your preferred styles, and your own expert adviser will guide you through your wine journey. You’ll have a chance to hear and learn from fellow wine-lovers inside and outside of the trade, including Wine Show broadcaster Amelia Singer, restauranteur Michael Sager, of Sager+Wilde, and food critic for the Financial Times, Tim Hayward. Become a wine-lover today at ourglass.wine
Quality craft beer delivered to your doorstep
Get the great-quality beers you want when you want. As the UK’s only craft beer marketplace, Tap Door supports independent breweries by connecting them to people who appreciate high-quality crafted beer.
Unlike other platforms, the brand gives you full control over your beer selection, with no mandatory subscriptions and no ‘dud’ beers. With the innovative Build A Box feature, you can create your own bespoke collection of eight to 12 beers from Tap Door’s diverse range, handpicked by expert curators. With no restrictions on cans or styles, create the perfect box tailored to your tastes or as a thoughtful gift for someone special.
Buy now and receive a 10% discount on your first order with code UBOHL2WE at tapdoor.com. Offer ends 31 May 2024.
Grab a bite in the iconic central London restaurant district
Based in the heart of the iconic Seven Dials neighbourhood in central London, Story Cellar invites you to embark on a culinary journey inspired by Parisian flair and infused with the vibrant spirit of London.
The second venture by renowned chef Tom Sellers, the restaurant offers a tantalising blend of rotisserie classics, house charcuterie and terrines, fish of the day and daily grills. Drawing inspiration from the brasseries and rotisseries of Paris, Sellers crafts innovative twists on beloved classics, from veal schnitzel cordon bleu to decadent brown sugar bruleé. Head downstairs to find a handful of cosy tables nestled beside walk-in wine cellars in an exclusive space also available for private dining.
Transform your health with advice from expert nutritionists
What we eat has a huge impact on how we feel — both physically and emotionally. If you’re confused about how to eat well, but overwhelmed by conflicting advice, the Food as Fuel video series from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) is here to help.
Designed to help you take the next step in taking control of your health, this free bite-sized series will give you a vital understanding of the impact of good nutrition and how to achieve it, supporting you in making the right decisions about food.
ION’s evidence-based approach, anchored in 40 years of research and experience, will empower you to make informed choices about your health. Take the first step to good health with the Food as Fuel series. Rocket launch to good health with ION’s free Food as Fuel series.
Cook your meat to perfection, every time
Get restaurant quality results with help from MEATER. The world’s best-selling wireless smart meat thermometer, MEATER was developed to help meat-lovers with different cooking skills achieve consistently perfect results.
Break free from the kitchen or barbecue and let the MEATER app monitor your food for you, whether you’re cooking a heart-warming roast, hosting a dinner party, feeding the family, or enjoying warm days outdoors when you can roll out the barbecue. With an extensive wireless range and robust design that’s adaptable to all cooking methods, MEATER will ensure the star of your meal wows your friends and family every single time, stress free. Simply connect to any mobile device for the ultimate digital sous chef.
Buy now and receive a 10% discount using code Spring10 at meater.com. Offer valid between 25 March and 20 April 2024.
Discover authentic Lebanese food
Lebnani is a family-run authentic Lebanese restaurant in the heart of Reigate, Surrey. The restaurant has garnered rave reviews from food critic Jay Rayner and food-lovers alike. Indulge in a delightful menu featuring dishes cooked with traditional recipes passed down from Beirut-born chef and founder Jad Youssef’s family, capturing the essence of Lebanese culture.
Lebnani also hosts engaging cookery workshops where you can learn to make perfect falafel or whip up your own tasty tabbouleh salad, perfect for immersing yourself in Lebanese culinary traditions. If you’re a fan of Lebnani’s delectable dishes, check out the restaurant’s special hampers packed with quality ingredients and recipes —a great gift for foodie friends or a lovely treat for yourself.
Buy a hamper now and receive a 20% discount. Offer automatically applied online until 31 May 2024. Find out more at lebnani.co.uk
Swap fizzy drinks for a flavourful, fizzy water
We all know it can sometimes be hard to make sure we drink enough water, especially with the temptation of a world filled with fun, sugary drinks. Recognising this dilemma, the team behind viral drink hit SYPS created a range of flavourful fizzy waters specifically to help.
Proving that water can have all the exciting elements of a fizzy drink — fun, fizz and flavour, but without any of the downsides like sugar and caffeine crashes — the zero-sugar, zero-calorie, aspartame-free range in flavours strawberry, peach and lemon & lime delivers a surprisingly good ‘fizzy drink-esque’ taste experience, while hydrating you like water does.
Find it in your local Iceland or online on Amazon, TikTok or drinksyps.com
Buy now and receive a 10% discount on all orders with offer code FIZZ10 at drinksyps.com. Offer ends 8 April 2024.
Indulge in a quintessentially British culinary twist
Are you brave enough to try a new and exciting twist on a culinary classic? Yorkshire Burrito has got you covered with an unexpected twist on a classic favourite, the Yorkshire pudding burrito.
The brand’s goal is to push the classic roast out of the box — and wrap it inside a fluffy Yorkshire pudding burrito. Stuff your burrito with a choice of tender meats, cauliflower cheese, crispy roasties and stuffing. Drizzle with Yorkshire Burrito’s signature gravy and dig in.
Whether its beef, chicken, or cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire Burrito delivers a taste of home with a delightful twist. Try the ultimate fusion of comfort foods today.
Freshly roasted speciality coffee at your doorstep
Pebble & Pine is an independent, family-run coffee roaster specialising in freshly roasted speciality coffee delivered to your door. The brand prides itself on roasting to order, so customers receive coffee that’s truly at its freshest.
With a wide range of single origin coffees available to purchase that are constantly changing with the seasons, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. From gift subscriptions to build-your-own-boxes, or even a roaster’s choice for those who prefer to be surprised by something new each time, flexible subscription plans ensure coffee fanatics never run out of coffee. All subscriptions have no obligation and can be updated via your own dedicated dashboard.
Buy now and receive a 20% discount on your first order with code PEBBLE at pebbleandpine.co.uk
Discover locally foraged delights at this slow-paced forest retreat
Gateway Lodge in Cook Forest, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of lodging accommodations, ranging from fireside suites with jetted tubs and private balconies to family cabins, each featuring an outdoor fire pit.
Guests receive complimentary breakfast delivered to their rooms each morning, while the cabins boast fully equipped kitchens for breakfast needs. Gateway’s onsite restaurant sources in-season, organic foods from local foragers and sustainable farmers and ventures far and wide to curate an award-winning wine list.
Explore the ancient wonders of the old-growth forest with a rejuvenating hike. Glide along the tranquil waters of the Clarion River in a kayak, or, for the angler at heart, cast your line and aim for a prized trophy brown trout. Gateway’s packages provide the perfect weekend away to celebrate milestones or to retreat from fast-paced living. Open year-round, Gateway’s wilderness lodge, cabins and onsite dining offer the chance to slow down and experience the beauty of each season.
Naturally delicious Greek goodies
yiayia and friends reimagines traditional notions of life, high-quality foods, products, culinary objects and epicurean artefacts, offering a journey through time and taste, bottling traditional Mediterranean flavours and treats.
Made by small producers using the best raw ingredients, harvested from the sun-drenched fields and groves of Crete, yiayia’s goodies embody the essence of Mother Nature’s loving care. Extra virgin olive oil, balsamic and flavoured vinegars, a variety of rusks and biscuits, plus homemade vegetable pasta fill yiayia’s basket, offering a diverse range of culinary delights, enriching every dining experience with authentic Greek flavours and traditions.
The specially designed product packaging and bottles are guaranteed to become staples in your kitchen long after you’ve enjoyed what’s inside. The range also includes a series of culinary implements and other decorative objects that bring a touch of colour and joy to the everyday. Available in select food retails and at yiayiaandfriends.com
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