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Sisters Helen, Janet and Lisa Tse, owners of Sweet Mandarin restaurant, have used their expertise to create an authentic range of delicious dipping sauces. Using secret family recipes passed down through generations, chef Lisa has personally developed each unique blend in her own kitchen. Free from wheat, MSG and artificial colourings, the initial selection includes Barbecue, Sweet & Sour and Sweet Chilli – with further flavours to follow

Mason Williams worked with the Tse family in 2004 to launch their restaurant, which drew national acclaim, including winning Best Local Chinese Restaurant in Gordon Ramsay’s F Word.

The agency is now tasked with creating and running a national consumer and trade campaign to make the sauces a household brand.

“Having worked with Mason Williams on the launch of our restaurant, we know just how passionate, creative and hard working they are. We know they are just as excited about the launch of our new sauce range as we are and that the campaign will deliver what we hope for and more,“ said Lisa Tse.

Said Rebecca Barnes, Account Director at Mason Williams,  “It is fantastic to be working with the Tse family again. As big fans of the Sweet Mandarin brand, we are looking forward to giving this range the successful high impact launch it deserves. We’ll also be offering our own taste testing services any time they might be required!”

Gillray’s Steakhouse and Bar has brought a quintessentially English drinking experience to London’s South Bank offering a selection of sparkling whites and roses, white Seyval Blanc and Faber and red Rondo and Pinot Noir, all of which have proved extremely popular with the discerning drinkers and diners visiting the restaurant and bar in its first month of opening.

Commenting on the popularity of its collection of English wines Bar Manager Karina Elias said,
“English wines have seen an increase in popularity recently and we have been hugely encouraged by the response from our guests since opening. The sparkling wines from Chapel Down have been a real success story for us. Chapel Down’s modern winery enables to produce smart, varietal and fresh wines that display the best characteristics of our English Vineyards. Given the similarity of the English climate and soil to the Champagne region England is able to produce sparkling wines of exceptional quality, in addition to refreshing whites and mellow reds which pair exceptionally well with our restaurant menu. Our customers have cleaned us out of stock three times and we have now quadrupled our stocking order to meet demand and will be adding new lines to our initial list in the near future.”

With a sophisticated and stylish Thames-side destination, Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar also offers 10 English beers, 39 English gins and seven English vodkas as well as an impressive collection of cocktails listed through the ages, designed by Bar Manager Karina Elias – ex-Copacabana Palace Hotel – and Head Bartender Carlos Santos.

Named after the satirical 18th Century caricaturist, James Gillray, Gillray’s also produces its own unique and inspired gin and vodka flavour combinations, infused in-house by the expert bar team. Gin tinctures enlivened with Adnam’s distilled spiced orange and rhubarb, No.3 with mandarin and cardamom, and Hendricks & Twinings Ritual English Breakfast Tea. Partnering with Chase vodka, guests can also enjoy Plum and Rosemary vodka infusions.

Reflective of County Hall’s political past, the cocktail menu at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar spans the era in which James Gillray lived and worked up until the present day, allowing guests to sip their way through the ages giving a whole new meaning to the ‘long drink’.

Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is now open at London’s County Hall.

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Whilst you can’t control the weather, you can control your style. For a range of styling options, keep NEW got2b iStylers handy. Available in TEXTURE clay, RESTYLER fibre paste and DEFINE hyper-wax, you can mix and match your look to fit your mood.

The event was held in Melton Mowbray on Wednesday 25 April and showcased some of the finest pies from across the nation.

Said Holland’s spokesman David Girdler: “To win gold in such a field  is a real accomplishment. We make literally millions of pies every year but every single one is made with care and love. Our goal is to produce pies that are lovedby everyone  not only football fans who clearly have great taste. This award shows we are achieving that.”

The gold award winning Big Eat Peppered Steak Pie is available at football stadiums across the country including Manchester United, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Big Eat stadia range also features Potato & Meat pie, Chicken Balti pie, Potato, Cheese & Onion pie & Vegetable Balti pie.

Designed to be the best COSA (cosy, outdoor smoking area) in London, the newly created Cigar Experience will offer the finest products from Hunters & Frankau including the Habanos, of which they are sole exporters, plus exclusive products on the smoking menu unique to the May Fair.

There is no doubt that the Cigar Room at The May Fair will attract Cigar aficionados from all over the world, but as you would expect from this hotel, they will be turning the concept of Cigars on its head. The May Fair have identified a growing demand for this traditionally male-dominated pastime from the aspirational female market and so will be looking to create a more ‘feminine experience’ through the use of cutting edge and stimulating design. Plans are in place for “hanging gardens” and striking chain mail clad walls.  Live fireplaces will also add to the theatre of the space in colder months.

Individual humidors will be provided, so that smokers can leave their Cigars in perfect condition for future enjoyment.  And the newly appointed Cigar Concierge will invite smokers to trial new brands and latest releases with experts who will talk through the specific qualities and tastes of each.

“Staying at the May Fair is all about a blend of experiences unique to our hotel,” commented Anthony Lee, General Manager. “With the Cigar Room we are creating somewhere our guests can feel relaxed and at ease while indulging in their passion for fine cigars.

“When we launched, the May Fair transformed and made five star luxury inclusive. Now we will do something similar for cigar smoking; banishing the gentleman’s club atmosphere and catering for women, the stylish and successful and, of course, the more traditional cigar connoisseur.”

COSAs are becoming a lifestyle statement for London but only at the May Fair does it truly take on the London Vibe, offering you an individual experience like no where else.

Indulge in freshly baked raisin scones, topped with Devonshire clotted cream and mouth-watering strawberry preserves, priced at just £8.00 per person, accompanied by your choice of a range of speciality ritual teas.

For the patriotic patron, there is the British afternoon selection; a quintessentially British tradition. This classic tea ceremony dates back to the 1830’s when Anna Maria, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, first introduced it to her exclusive circle of friends. Choose from Assam, Earl Grey, Traditional English or Ceylan.

For herbal infusions, opt for the tisane ritual. Originating from the Greek for ‘barley water’, the tisane ritual offers an array of herbal and fruit teas for a light and refreshing experience.

Alternatively, opt for the Oriental assortment; a delightful fusion of Chinese and Japanese traditional tea ceremonies. With all the poise and elegance of the Orient, this delicate and precise ritual takes you back to the true origins of tea.

The most common “disaster” is putting a nail or screw through concealed water pipes or cables whilst tackling the tasks of putting up shelves and pictures, and confidence still lacks in achieving the perfect finish with sealing baths or sinks. Despite this it seems that there are some tasks that we are willing to tackle, with painting walls and filling in holes being the least daunting.

Interestingly, the DIY gender gap appears to be closing as 50% of men typically enjoy doing their own home improvements, compared to 45% of women. Controversially, less women (7%) have also experienced a “DIY disaster” in comparison to men (11%)!

Commenting on the survey findings, Sinead Rogers from UniBond, who has launched the new innovative ergonomic applicator for their sealant and No More Nails range, said: “Whilst there are a number of home improvement tasks that can seem daunting, it is encouraging to see that people are still willing to do DIY”.

“Many tasks may seem difficult and take a long time to do, but they don’t have to be if you have the right tools! Our exciting new applicator is so easy to use that it takes the fear out of sealing and gluing tasks and empowers you to improve your skills to get the best job done, just “Twist, Click and GO!”. This allows you to complete tasks much quicker and to a high standard freeing up your weekend!

“UniBond’s overall aim is to “Make DIY easier”. This is achieved with our innovative products, online resources and our handy and very helpful technical team that are only a call away for help and assistance…step by step if need be!”

Designed for entertaining, the elaborate Ebony Suite offers guests the latest in contemporary comfort. Spanning an impressive 110 square metres, and with access to an adjoining King Standard Bedroom, the Ebony Suite’s luxury living area leads out to a large 34 square metre private terrace, complete with patio furniture and stunning views across Mayfair. When booked as a A-LIST ABLUTIONS two-bedroom suite, guests can also make use of the suite’s separate entrance, which doubles up as a private lobby – perfect for receiving visitors.

General Manager at the May Fair, Anthony Lee, commented, “The Ebony Suite combines luxury comfort with the latest in technological advancements. A bedroom; a bath – these are not just functional; they’re experiential. At The May Fair we offer our guests an exciting, memorable experience and the Ebony Suite truly embodies this.”

Said Akira Watai, General Manager TOTO UK “We at TOTO are extremely pleased to be working with The May Fair Hotel to create a unique and stunning suite experience. Both TOTO and The May Fair share an embedded passion for clean technology and good design, which is key to our core brand values, and so beautifully demonstrated in the new Ebony Suite.

Our dedicated approach to creating the best in end user/guest and commercial experiences has been warmly welcomed and embraced by our friends and partners at The May Fair. We are honoured to be their bathroom partner of choice.”

The new Ebony Suite is now available for booking. For more information, or to book, visit: http://www.themayfairsuites.co.uk

Transcending time and culture, Dickens’ novels have lent themselves to countless television adaptations, and musical theatre shows. With a Dickensian force that is sweeping the streets of London this year, the literary legacy of Charles Dickens is certainly something to be honoured, and where better than in London’s Literary Quarter at this luxury Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel.

And it doesn’t stop there. To continue their dedication to Dickens, the Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel will also be launching an EXCLUSIVE film on its YouTube channel:  http://www.youtube.com/radissonedwardian.

Check out an exclusive reading from ‘Oliver Twist’ read by the Dickens 2012 Young Writer in Residence Femi Martin, and get lost in the hustle and bustle of London’s past.