The BFI Southbank Bar, London
A comforting atmosphere for relaxation, film appreciation, and social interaction by the banks of the River Thames in London. Continue reading The BFI Southbank Bar, London
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A Selection of Recent Martinis
After a year away, I’ve come back to blogging again. Continue reading A Selection of Recent Martinis
Recent Seafood Delights Paired with Martinis
A collection of delicious seafood dishes accompanying some recent elixirs of quietude. Continue reading Recent Seafood Delights Paired with Martinis
Midsummer Martinis
A beautiful time of year to enjoy a very beautiful drink. Continue reading Midsummer Martinis
The Chippy Gibby Martini (a Gibson made with chip shop style pickled onions)
A salt and vinegar martini for the British masses! Continue reading The Chippy Gibby Martini (a Gibson made with chip shop style pickled onions)
Scottish Onigiri
Japanese onigiri using Scottish smoked salmon Continue reading Scottish Onigiri
Hebridean Blue Cheese
This is a delicious, sharp but creamy cheese that goes really nicely with a martini. The Hebrides are a beautiful – if wet – constellation of islands located off the west coast of Scotland. One of these islands is the Isle of Mull, which like many places in this part of the world, has a wealth of culinary produce. Much of this produce goes exceedingly … Continue reading Hebridean Blue Cheese
BYOB at Ar Bòrd, Dervaig
This is a beautiful, intimate restaurant in Dervaig on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, sourcing a wealth of good quality local produce. Continue reading BYOB at Ar Bòrd, Dervaig
A Spicy Martini with Seaweed Hot Sauce
There is something deeply tantalising about the way a spicy martini whets your appetite. I think it goes especially well if the martini is to be followed by seafood, especially shellfish. You can make a spicy martini with all sorts of hot sauces, including Tabasco or Sriracha, but I cannot think of a more perfect hot sauce to use for a pre-seafood aperitif than this … Continue reading A Spicy Martini with Seaweed Hot Sauce
A Western Isles Martini in Tobermory
A martini in the Western Isles Hotel in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Continue reading A Western Isles Martini in Tobermory
The Martini Socialist 