FOOD & BOOZE NEWS
WINTER-WONDER COCKTAILS AT CASSIS
The bar at Cassis, the popular French bistro in Knightsbridge has launched a new winter menu including a new range of dessert cocktails, perfect for those who would prefer a liquid dessert to one of their renowned Provencal tarts. Guests can choose from Tiramisu or Apple Pie cocktails. For a winter warmer, they have also started serving a selection of hot toddies, including the delightful Hot Apple Strudel and Winter Creme.
GOURMET TAKEAWAY ARRIVES
Serial entrepreneur Simon Prockter is hoping to reinvent the takeaway with a new gourmet service. Offering a range of cuisine, he has hired chefs with experience at institutions including the Ivy and The Sanderson Hotel. He says he can offer restaurant quality food for as little as the price of a pizza. Try it this week at housebites.com
PAN AM FEVER HITS CATERING
It was only a matter of time before someone cashed in on the success of air-hostess drama Pan Am – but Troli Dolis has certainly moved quickly. It says its “bespoke party air hostess service” has had a huge surge in bookings since the series, starring Christina Ricci, launched. The Troli Dolis claim to be a fleet of musical theatre trained models (both male and female), who attend events in customised uniforms to dispense drinks. www.trolidoli.co.uk