I was struck recently as I perused the modest collection of bottles I pretentiously call my 'home cellar' (the really good stuff has to be kept out reach I'm afraid) by the dreadful uniformity of its contents. There was certainly enough variety in terms of style but everything was held within the globally invariant, ubiquitous, […]

We were delighted when our old friend Clive Greenhalgh the genial patron of the Ambassador restaurant invited us for his 'Magnum Monday' in an effort to inject some cheer into this miserable winter. The remit was simple - rock up at the restaurant with a decent magnum (each) and enjoy a delicious set menu with […]