A Hunters Lodge and festive menus arrive at Aster this winter
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Aster’s deli is going to be transformed into a cosy hunting lodge this festive season complete with sheepskin blankets, warming drinks, festive snacks and mounted deer heads. In partnership with Macallan and Laphroaig Whiskies, the lodge will be serving a whisky cocktail menu alongside the more conventional mulled wine and alcoholic hot chocolate.
Stepping through the lodge and into the restaurant, Chef Patron, Helena Puolakka, has created two festive set menus that will be available from the 26th November until New Year’s Eve. From 19th of November to 30th December, there will also be a special Champagne Christmas breakfast menu available featuring three luxurious breakfast dishes including scrambled eggs with truffle; eggs with butter poached lobster and smoked salmon with caviar & potato blinis.
New Street Warehouse
Fish Market, just opposite Liverpool Street station has joined forces with Moët & Chandon and Wright Brothers this festive season to bring Londoners a deal to celebrate, four oysters and a glass of Champagne for £15. The perfect place to unwind after a day in the office, enjoy a glass of crisp champagne that complements the fresh and smooth flavour of the oysters. This is the ultimate deal as it can be enjoyed at any time during the day.
Available until the 30th December
Mac & Wild
Welcome winter with the launch of The Glenfiddich Winter Forest
This winter, escape to a Highland hideaway in the heart of the city as London’s favourite Scottish restaurant, Mac & Wild, launch theirWinter Forest in partnership with their favourite Scottish Whisky, Glenfiddich, at Mac & Wild Devonshire Square. Offering Londoners a taste of the Highlands without stepping a foot out of the Square Mile (located just a stone’s throw away from Liverpool Street Station). Nestled away on the western courtyard of Devonshire Square, the Glenfiddich Winter Forest at Mac & Wild complete with a firepit and furs will be the perfect festive retreat this season.
Flatmates Festive Feasts at The Little Blue Door
This Christmas, join the flatmates at The Little Blue Door for the ultimate festive feasts throughout December. This season the flatmates are going all out with a whole month of food and cocktail specials, including Mince Pie Martinis served with mini mince pies, EggNog Whiskey Flips with Grated Nutmeg, Festive Truffle Fondueand XMAS Croque Madames with Bacon and Cranberry Sauce, perfect for feasting with family, friends and, of course, flatmates. Decorating their home in true TLBD style, the flatmates will deck the halls with their most prized Christmas decorations (and an enormous Christmas tree!), and invite guests to bring along their own to really make their house into your own party. This holiday season everyone can expect dinner parties like no other, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine and a good ol’ boogie around the Christmas tree to create more festive memories at their flat.
Cantina Laredo’s Merry Mexican Christmas
For the festive season, Cantina Laredo are putting on a cracker of a feast, serving up Turkey Tacos, Spiced Brussel Sprouts, Eggnog and Christmas cake filled Bunuelos as well as Brussel Sprout infused margaritas, all alongside their modern Mexican menu, set to transport guests to the heart and soul of Mexico.
Ikoyi
To celebrate the end of a great year, with Ikoyi winning it’s first Michelin star, the restaurant will be opening on Sunday 16th December for an exclusive Christmas Lunch. Jeremy and the kitchen team have created a fantastic 7 course menu showcasing the very best of the season in true Ikoyi style.
The menu (below) will be £90 per guest and includes a glass of Champagne on arrival. To reserve a table guests can call the restaurant on 020 3583 4660, the event is ticketed as numbers are limited, payment is required to secure the booking.
Black Garlic Plantain & Smoked Brassica
Scallop, Palm Wine & Mandarin
Broccoli Ndolé
Monkfish & Collard Greens
Short Rib & Groundnut
Crab Jollof Rice
Walnut & Coffee