Gucci and LV in branding
Despite the global recession the luxury goods market is growing at an incredible rate. Over the last ten years the emerging markets have given birth to a nouveau riche with a penchant for Western life and an exaggerated form of its consumerism. The growth of the luxury goods market in the face of the recession … Read more
Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Spinach
Potato gnocchi 500g (£1.49) Gorgonzola/blue cheese 200g (£2.39) Frozen chopped spinach 100g (£1.15) Double cream 300ml (95p) Parmesan Black pepper £5.98. Serves three. Boil the gnocchi in a saucepan for two minutes or until they float to the top. Drain so the gnocchi is as dry as possible and layer around the clumps of frozen … Read more
Mildreds, Soho
At precisely 12 o’clock in the heart of Soho the grande dame of London’s vegetarian luncheon scene opens its doors to the faithful. Mildreds loyal following of omnivores, vegetarians and vegans means you can be hard pushed to get a table any day of the week and today is not exception.. The place is packed … Read more
Prezzo, Victoria
Capsule review Garlic bread was hard, brittle and uninspired. Calamari reformed into a Jenga of limp cuboids. Spaghetti alla Carbonara enrobed in a tasteless sauce and fatty lardons. I ask Prezzo what I find myself asking more and more frequently, ‘Where’s the pancetta?’ Lobster and crab tortelli took the spirit of al dente a bit(e) … Read more
