My Gosh Marvelous Vintage Cocktail Night confirmed for festival on Friday 24 September at the fabulously atmospheric Brighton Ballroom in Kemp Town Village.
Check out the video of a recent MGM night (and get excited!) at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LRE0qNGS7s&sns=tw
Get whisked back to the glamour of 1930s and 1940s Hollywood as the My Gosh Marvellous team relive the magic of movies and musicals. Enjoy classic drinks and luxuroius cocktails inspired by the silver screen to a 14 piece big band soundtrack, singers, dancers... including coochie girls and Fred & Ginger elegance. Guests are invited to dig out their top hats and ballgowns for an evening of decadent vintage fun!
From 8pm. £10 tickets in advance, now on sale, from www.brightonballroom.com
Brighton Ballroom, 83 St Georges Rd, Kemp Town Village, Brighton
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Tesco Wine Fair comes to Brighton this September
The Tesco Wine Club Fair is coming to the Brighton Centre on the weekend of 11-12 September, bringing hundreds of wonderful wines and thousands of wine fans together once again. Through tastings, you'll have the opportunity to compare and contrast different varieties and styles, and there'll be experts are on hand to give you those gems of information that really make the difference.
There's a wide variety of wines from over 14 countries and ranging from full-bodied and intense to easy-drinking and refreshing. Fairtrade, organic, boutique, limited edition, big brands – you’ll find them all here – and with an additional 15% off the current Tesco.com prices, you’ll be able to stock up on your favourites at amazing value.
Take advantage of an exclusive 2 for 1 offer on tickets – visit www.tescowinefair.com/brighton.html and enter promotional code 'TWCF241' for two tickets for £10.
There's a wide variety of wines from over 14 countries and ranging from full-bodied and intense to easy-drinking and refreshing. Fairtrade, organic, boutique, limited edition, big brands – you’ll find them all here – and with an additional 15% off the current Tesco.com prices, you’ll be able to stock up on your favourites at amazing value.
Take advantage of an exclusive 2 for 1 offer on tickets – visit www.tescowinefair.com/brighton.html and enter promotional code 'TWCF241' for two tickets for £10.
Hotel du Vin gets in festival spirit
Brighton's Hotel du Vin and Bistro is hosting two major dinner events and nine wine tasting evenings during this years Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival.
Every Monday and Wednesday evening take part in a Wine Tasting session where you'll experience fine wines from around the world under the guidance of Hotel du Vin’s experienced sommeliers. With two 45 minute sessions (one at 6pm and the other at 7.30pm) you can join in one, or make a night of it!). £10pp
Cigar fines can indulge their habit on Friday 10 September at a special Cigar Dinner in association with Hunters & Franco and Moet Hennessey. Enjoy a specially sourced 3 course meal with cigars and wines matched to each course, with champagne on arrival and a tot of whiskey to round off the evening.
One of the biggest dining events of the festival is the gala dinner, and this year it's hosted in the stunning Dome Room of Hotel du Vin. The kitchen has teamed up with the Spanish Food Company to create a gourmet meal using produce sourced directly from small farmers and producers in rural Spain. Each course is expertly matched by stunning Spanish wines from the Codorníu estates. Tickets are now on sale at £75pp – but book soon as they're going fast!
Hotel du Vin are also offering some amazing accommodation deals during the Food Festival – get a double room for £75 when you spend £75 in the bistro. The deal is available on selected dates, midweek in September. Call for availability.
For more information on any of these events or to book call 01273 718 588 • Hotel du Vin, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD • www.hotelduvin.com/brighton
Every Monday and Wednesday evening take part in a Wine Tasting session where you'll experience fine wines from around the world under the guidance of Hotel du Vin’s experienced sommeliers. With two 45 minute sessions (one at 6pm and the other at 7.30pm) you can join in one, or make a night of it!). £10pp
Cigar fines can indulge their habit on Friday 10 September at a special Cigar Dinner in association with Hunters & Franco and Moet Hennessey. Enjoy a specially sourced 3 course meal with cigars and wines matched to each course, with champagne on arrival and a tot of whiskey to round off the evening.
One of the biggest dining events of the festival is the gala dinner, and this year it's hosted in the stunning Dome Room of Hotel du Vin. The kitchen has teamed up with the Spanish Food Company to create a gourmet meal using produce sourced directly from small farmers and producers in rural Spain. Each course is expertly matched by stunning Spanish wines from the Codorníu estates. Tickets are now on sale at £75pp – but book soon as they're going fast!
Hotel du Vin are also offering some amazing accommodation deals during the Food Festival – get a double room for £75 when you spend £75 in the bistro. The deal is available on selected dates, midweek in September. Call for availability.
For more information on any of these events or to book call 01273 718 588 • Hotel du Vin, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD • www.hotelduvin.com/brighton
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Terre á Terre Pops Up on the Pier
Brighton's famous vegetarian restaurant Terre á Terre has teamed up with Brighton Pier for a one-off seaside themed banquet in the Dome concert hall at the pier head.
Running from 7pm on Monday 20 September, the dinner features a gourmet 3-course menu, welcome 'Brighton Rock' cocktail and a half carafe of organic wine per diner.
Places must be booked in advance and are very limited so email pier@terreaterre.co.uk or call 01273 729 051 today!
During the festival month, Terre á Terre will also be running a special Levantine mezzo menu featuring the cuisines of Turkey and Palestine (you can sample this free during the World Food Trail weekend on Saturday 4-Sunday 5 September). They've also teamed up with the Duke of Yorks Cinema for its 100 year anniversary month, with a screening of 'Julie and Julia' with accompanying 'shock corn' and chocolate box lap snacks (advance tickets from Duke of Yorks Box Office 0870 755 1228).
Running from 7pm on Monday 20 September, the dinner features a gourmet 3-course menu, welcome 'Brighton Rock' cocktail and a half carafe of organic wine per diner.
Places must be booked in advance and are very limited so email pier@terreaterre.co.uk or call 01273 729 051 today!
During the festival month, Terre á Terre will also be running a special Levantine mezzo menu featuring the cuisines of Turkey and Palestine (you can sample this free during the World Food Trail weekend on Saturday 4-Sunday 5 September). They've also teamed up with the Duke of Yorks Cinema for its 100 year anniversary month, with a screening of 'Julie and Julia' with accompanying 'shock corn' and chocolate box lap snacks (advance tickets from Duke of Yorks Box Office 0870 755 1228).
Monday, 19 July 2010
Hanover Beer Festival joins the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival 2010
The whole month of September just isn't big enough for the Food & Drink Festival anymore – with so many foodie events to squeeze in we've now expanded into October!
So we're pleased to say that the Hanover Beer Festival is now part of the official line-up for 2010. Running on Friday 1 October (7-11pm) and Saturday 2 October (family-friendly session 12-3pm, 7-11pm) at the Hanover Centre, the beer festival will feature 36 real ales alongside ciders, perries and local wines. This is the 23rd Hanover Beer Festival and promises to be a corker!
Advance tickets are now available for £5 from local pubs including Dover Castle, Sir Charles Napier, The Geese and The Greys. Limited £6 tickets will be available on the door.
So we're pleased to say that the Hanover Beer Festival is now part of the official line-up for 2010. Running on Friday 1 October (7-11pm) and Saturday 2 October (family-friendly session 12-3pm, 7-11pm) at the Hanover Centre, the beer festival will feature 36 real ales alongside ciders, perries and local wines. This is the 23rd Hanover Beer Festival and promises to be a corker!
Advance tickets are now available for £5 from local pubs including Dover Castle, Sir Charles Napier, The Geese and The Greys. Limited £6 tickets will be available on the door.
Special accommodation rates for festival foodies!
Brighton's Hotel du Vin is offering festival goers fantastic rates on accommodation on selected dates this September. Enjoy a one-night stay for two people from a very attractive £75 per room per night when you spend £75 in the bistro.
Available dates are: Wed 1, Thu 2, Mon 6, Tue 7, Wed 8, Mon 13, Tue 14, Wed 15, Mon 27, Tue 28, Wed 29 September 2010. (subject to availability).
For more information or to check availability call Hotel du Vin on 01273 718 588
Available dates are: Wed 1, Thu 2, Mon 6, Tue 7, Wed 8, Mon 13, Tue 14, Wed 15, Mon 27, Tue 28, Wed 29 September 2010. (subject to availability).
For more information or to check availability call Hotel du Vin on 01273 718 588
Friday, 16 July 2010
Terre-ibly Clever Dining From Terre-a-Terre
Terre á Terre has announced some unique foodie experiences for the 2010 Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival. They’ll be popping-up on Brighton Pier for two English seaside themed gourmet dinners in the Dome at the end of the pier, working with the Duke of Yorks Cinema for their 100th birthday month with foodie screenings (complete with nibbles), and hosting a special menu of eastern Mediterranean mezze.
For more information visit www.terreaterre.co.uk or email Olivia Reid at shop@terreaterre.co.uk
For more information visit www.terreaterre.co.uk or email Olivia Reid at shop@terreaterre.co.uk
Doggy Delights
Brighton’s Pup Aid 2010 festival is teaming up with the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival this September to offer dogs and their owners some shared gourmet delights courtesy of Due South. This boutique music festival (acts to be confirmed but it’s sounding exciting!) and dog show raises awareness of the cruel practice of puppy farming whilst raising money for Shoreham Dogs Trust. Pup Aid is on Sunday 19 September at Stanmer House, Brighton
For more information visit http://thepet.net/pupaid/
For more information visit http://thepet.net/pupaid/
Local Produce, International Flavours
In keeping with our international culinary theme for 2010, on Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 September you can participate in a city-wide World Food Trail. Starting at Brighton Station and winding through North Laine and the Lanes, pop into participating restaurants, bars, foodie shops and pubs for tastes of the world. Free samples, themed menus, music and culture will all be on offer with countries represented so far including Japan, India, Spain, France and South America, with many more to be announced shortly.
For more information about this event, or how to participate, please email nat@brightonvisitor.com or call 01273 77 00 44.
For more information about this event, or how to participate, please email nat@brightonvisitor.com or call 01273 77 00 44.
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