Tag Archives: London

Dish of the Day – Londinium’s Grilled rib eye steak

Posted on 21/03/2014 by magellanstraits

For our first ever “Dish of the Day” we wanted to bring you a classic, so vegetarians look away now. Today we celebrate the humble steak, always a guaranteed  crowd pleaser and this grilled rib eye, isn’t just any grilled rib eye, … Continue reading →

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From The Mayflower to The Bard …

Posted on 12/03/2014 by magellanstraits

Paul O’Pray is the Head Concierge of London Bridge Hotel, the independent, four star property located just steps away from London Bridge and The Shard London.   He has worked for the hotel for over 16 years this May and has … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Plinth of Trafalgar Square

Posted on 10/03/2014 by magellanstraits

There are four plinths on each of the corners of Trafalgar Square in central London. Three are in use and show statues of Henry Havelock, George IV and Charles James Napier. The fourth remained empty for over 150 years until … Continue reading →

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Who’s cooking at Quarter Bar & Lounge?

Posted on 26/02/2014 by magellanstraits

Ever wanted to meet the man behind the platters? Well our next staff profile is for you… meet Head Chef Guy. Guy has always had a passion to cook, ever since he was a little boy – “I was always … Continue reading →

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Shaken not Stirred – Whiskey Sour

Posted on 10/02/2014 by magellanstraits

For this episode of Shaken not Stirred we bring you a classic that has been on the cocktail menu since 1870, the Whiskey Sour! To make this classic you will need: 50ml bourbon 25ml lemon juice 25ml sugar syrup 3 drops of … Continue reading →

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Shaken not Stirred – Kiwi Daiquiri

Posted on 05/02/2014 by magellanstraits

For this episode of Shaken not Stirred we bring Quarter Bar & Lounge twist on the classic Cuban cocktail, made with fresh kiwi, white rum and freshly squeezed lemon juice. To make this fresh and fun cocktail you will need: 1 ripe … Continue reading →

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Shaken not Stirred – Espresso Martini

Posted on 31/01/2014 by magellanstraits

For this episode of Shaken not Stirred we bring you another a modern classic the espresso martini. This espresso martini is just one of many coffee-flavoured martini recipes being made today. We like this one because it uses chilled espresso that gives … Continue reading →

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A date for your diary – Loseley House re-opens this May

Posted on 27/01/2014 by magellanstraits

Loseley House, one of the great Elizabethan estates will re-open to the public this May. Loseley House is situated within 1,400 acres of verdant Surrey countryside of which 140 is woodland and 650 set-aside for farming.  In the same family for over 500 years … Continue reading →

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Shaken not Stirred – Perfectly Pink

Posted on 22/01/2014 by magellanstraits

For this episode of Shaken not Stirred, we bring you another Quarter Bar & Lounge original, made with a London native Edgerton Pink Gin. Edgerton is resolutely London-based and is London’s first Pink Gin. The botanicals come from halfway round the world. Coriander, … Continue reading →

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Vintage Photo Series – Escoffier

Posted on 15/01/2014 by magellanstraits

For the episode of our “Vintage Photo Series” we bring you an icon of gastronomy – Georges Auguste Escoffier. Escoffier worked at The Savoy, London from 1890 – 1898 where, alongside César Ritz, he made The Savoy an instant success, attracting a … Continue reading →

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