Here’s what to buy your hungriest friend this Christmas
When it comes to buying gifts for the foodie in your life, you can’t really go wrong with some fancy cheese or a decent bottle of wine, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t branch out a bit! If you’re after something a bit more memorable than your usual mid-price bottle of supermarket plonk, you’ll find loads of delicious treats from our favourite London restaurants, bars and delis in this epicurious gift guide. Bon appetit!
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Soho’s chicest Italian deli is always an excellent place to grab an emergency gift. Keep things wallet-friendly and opt for one of their wee seasonal panettones. There’s a trad orange and raisin flavour and an amaretti and chocolate version, but the best in the show is their classic pandoro – a star-shaped mini cake from Verona.
£5.50, www.linastores.co.uk
The daddy of mixology has finally succumbed and canned his cocktails with a little help from diminutive drinks brand Whitebox. Mr Lyan’s mini collection is made up of three potent, pocket-sized concoctions; a Beeswax Old Fashioned, Stonewashed Cosmo and Bulletproof Espresso Martini. Pop one in your handbag and swallow in case of emergency (aka when your peculiar uncle starts talking politics).
£6.50, www.selfridges.com
Co-founded by Emily Yeoh and Ana Da Costa the Two Hot Asians spice brand will bring extra heat to your festive season. We’re obsessed with Papa Yeoh’s Sambal, a delightfully shrimp-y Malaysian condiment packed with hot umami intensity, keffir lime leaves and hot crushed chillies. Drizzle it over your Christmas turkey and turn your dull Xmas dinner into a sizzling delight.
£43, www.bobowines.co.uk
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