This year you can live like a royal for the King's Coronation with Bindy Street

You can celebrate in style this May Bank Holiday! The long-awaited moment is finally here, a new notch in the timeline of British history and we’re living in it. 

If you’re devising a plan of how you're going to celebrate the day (and the three-day weekend), level up by living it up like a King or Queen by visiting one of the below listed London spots which have been frequented by the Royals themselves. Across the city; pubs, clubs, and bars have been given the green light to stay open an extra two hours on Friday and Saturday, so get ready to raise a glass for it’s going to be a weekend affair we’ll never forget. 

Dean Street Townhouse (69-71 Dean Street, London W1D 3SE)

In the midst of Soho, set in a gorgeous Georgian townhouse, this boutique hotel and all-day restaurant is a popular spot for the royals. Famously known for hosting Prince Harry and Meghan’s very first date. Reservations are often snapped up pretty quickly, so be speedy if you’d like to celebrate the coronation in true royal style by booking in for an evening of ambience and great food with service that goes above and beyond. 

2.          Bluebird Restaurant (350 King’s Road, London SW3 5UU)

Frequented by none other than The Duchess of Cambridge, Bluebird is a Modern European restaurant on Chelsea’s Kings Road featuring a stylish dining space, a cosy bar and lounge area, and a picturesque outdoor terrace. If you want to live it up like a royal on Saturday the 6th of May, the venue will be hosting a grand Coronation party where guests can experience live music, sip on some cocktails, and even see an exclusive Royal Carriage. 

3.          The Goring Hotel (15 Beeston Place, London SW1W 0JW)

 The Goring Hotel is justifiably famed for its elegance, where the late Queen Elizabeth II could be seen holding her annual Christmas lunch and where Kate Middleton spent her last unmarried evening before the Royal wedding. Step inside these fancy doors on Saturday 6th May to sip on a martini at The Goring’s ambient cocktail bar, dine at the elegant acclaimed restaurant, or embark on an Afternoon Tea experience like no other.

4.          Bellamy’s (18/18a Bruton Place, London W1J 6LY)

It was rare to see the late Queen Elizabeth II dining out in London, but when she did, she could be seen having a private evening meal at Bellamy’s. The brasserie-style, French restaurant clearly had a special place in her heart as they were given the honour of hosting her 80th birthday dinner. Spend the King’s Coronation in this cosy setting complete with an oyster bar and a selection of French wines and cocktails.

5.          Fortnum & Mason (181 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1A 1ER)

Luxury department store Fortnum & Mason have had connections to the Royal Family since its formation with William Fortnum, having once been hired as a Footman at the court of Queen Anne in 1707 and where William made an enterprise of selling palace wax candles after Queen Anne’s requests of new candles every single night. Take a trip to the iconic department store this month and explore their Coronation collection full of limited edition items including hampers, champagne, trinkets, and so much more.

6.          Chiltern Firehouse Marylebone (1 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7PA)

This high end hotel (formerly a fire station dating back to the 1800s), has famously attracted young royals; Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi threw a bash at the venue to celebrate their engagement in 2019, and Meghan Markle has been spotted at the bar catching up with friends over a negroni. Why not book a table on Coronation day for brunch, lunch, or dinner with a side of sparkling wine, a selection of cocktails, or even a cosy cup of tea by the fireplace.

The Royal Family seem to love Mayfair, so why not discover your new favourite places to eat, drink, and shop with our Discover Mayfair guide, free to download on the Bindy Street App.

Wondering what else is happening in London for The Royal Coronation? Don’t miss out on having your chance to celebrate the Coronation in style.

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Frankie & Benny’s launch Bring it Back Spring Menu with 2003 prices!

Today is the nationwide launch of Frankie & Benny’s spring menu with a touch of nostalgia. The launch marks a major ‘Bring It Back’ campaign with favourite dishes from the noughties back to the future! What’s even better to celebrate the launch the menu will have 2003 PRICES! 

Top Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s has launched a nostalgic ‘Bring It Back’ menu with 2003 prices!

The popular restaurant has unveiled the delicious new spring menu with dishes which are back by popular demand.

And what’s even better for the next two weeks the prices are the same as when the dishes were first on the menu 20 years ago.

The nostalgic noughties menu takes us back to 2003, a year that first brought us iTunes and Finding Nemo, and sees Frankie & Benny’s most loved dishes make a triumphant return in 2023, a year of nostalgic come backs including S Club 7 reunion tour, LimeWire and noughties fashion. 

In a year of cultural nostalgic movement, what a year to launch a bring it back menu and with special offer prices to tackle the cost of living crisis.

The Bring It Back Spring Menu features classics like cheesebake, a sharer platter which includes chicken wings, loaded potato skins, chicken strips, garlic ciabatta bread, onion rings and dips. Calzone pizzas, ice cream sundae, a Purple Rain cocktail and a Coca Cola float with delicious vanilla ice cream. 

For these special dishes to be worthy of a return Frankie & Benny’s the restaurant asked guests, employees and fans alike what they wanted to see on our Bring It Back nostalgia menu. Following feedback, and some seriously epic development work from the food team, they created all the most-loved dishes from Y2K but with some fresh new twists and tweaks. The result? A menu that radiates nostalgia, inspired by our menu circa 2003, and delivers on our food quality goals for 2023 – and then some.

The Bring It Back menu will launch on April 25 and be available until July 4. The dishes will be discounted by 20.03 per cent to take the prices back to where they were in 2003. These special prices, designed to tackle the cost of living crisis, are available for two weeks until May 9.

Frankie & Benny’s Marketing Director, Andreia Harwood, said: “There’s nothing that lights up a conversation more in the UK right now than nostalgia. Whether we’re fondly reminiscing on fatal fashion faux pas from years gone by or reciting lines from our favourite shows, we are well and truly down to chat all things 90’s and Y2K.

“Frankie & Benny’s played a key part in our lives during that time and no childhood would have been complete without a birthday party at Frankie’s or a quick bite to eat before heading to bowling with friends.

“We wanted to tap into those core memories this year, in a time when we’re all craving a generous, delicious dose of nostalgia which inspired the Bring It Back nostalgia menu. Head over to our website to explore the menu and book a table www.frankieandbennys.com/bring-it-back.”

The Bring It Back Menu:

Starters

Mamma’s Cheesebake £7.90

A blend of our finest cheeses, baked on Mamma’s Napoletana sauce and served with warm ciabatta bread for dipping

Benny’s Sampler Platter £15.20

Ideal for 3-4 people

A sharing selection of BBQ chicken wings, loaded cheese potato skins, chicken strips, garlic ciabatta bread & onion rings. Served with sour cream, BBQ & hot sauce dips

Main - Loaded like never before, a Frankie’s favourite served with a side salad & extra sauce for dipping!

New Yorker Calzone £15.40

Crisp folded pizza brushed with garlic & herbs, sprinkled with Italian cheese, filled with bacon, pepperoni, ham & mushrooms with Napoletana sauce

Siciliana Calzone £15.40

Crisp folded pizza brushed with garlic & herbs, sprinkled with Italian cheese, stuffed with beef meatballs, Bolognese sauce & ‘Nduja

Desserts

East Coast Sundae £5.90

Chocolate & vanilla ice cream layered with honeycomb, mini marshmallows, Maltesers & chocolate sauce, topped with whipped cream

Drinks

Purple Rain £7.80

Smirnoff vodka mixed with blue curacao syrup & sours, topped with lemonade & a dash of grenadine

Coke Float £4.20

Coca-Cola topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

T&C apply, please check before booking a table or visiting a venue.

Coronation Quiche Recipe with a fantastic Higgidy twist

The experts in vegan food with a fantastic taste, Higgidy, have asked That's Food and Drink to share their very special Higgidy Coronation Quiche recipe with our readers. And here it is!

 

Equipment: 22 cm or 9” loose-bottomed tart tin

Ingredients:

For the Higgidy shortcrust pastry:

200g plain flour

A generous pinch of salt

100g butter, well chilled and cut into small cubes

1 medium egg yolk, beaten

About 3 tablespoons ice-cold water

or

1 x 320g block of ready-made shop-bought shortcrust pastry

For the filling:

2 whole eggs

175ml double cream

125ml whole milk

1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped

A pinch of cayenne pepper

A generous pinch of white pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

175g Sussex Charmer cheese, grated

180g spinach, cooked

90g broad beans, podded

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Method:

1. To make the pastry: sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the butter cubes

and use your fingertips and thumbs to lightly rub it into the flour until the mixture

resembles breadcrumbs. Now add the beaten egg yolk and water and use a round-bladed

knife to combine the wet ingredients with the dry until the pastry comes together. Gather

it up with your hands and knead very briefly into a ball on a lightly floured surface. Wrap

it in clingfilm and chill for 30 minutes before use.

2. Place the tart tin on a baking sheet and set aside. On a lightly floured work surface, roll

out the pastry into a circle a little larger than the top of the tin and approximately 5mm

thick.

3. Carefully lift the pastry into the tin and gently press into the corners, taking care not to

have any holes or the mixture could leak. Cover and rest for a further 30 minutes in the

fridge.

4. Pre-heat oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas mark 5.

5. Line the pastry case with greaseproof paper. The best way to do this is to cut a disc of

greaseproof paper larger than the tin, scrunch it into a ball as this makes it more pliable,

then flatten it out and place it on top of the pastry case. It should sit above the sides of

the tart tin.

6. Top the greaseproof paper with baking beans or uncooked rice and blind bake in the

oven for 20 - 25 minutes until nicely golden and dry to the touch. Carefully remove the

greaseproof paper and baking beans before returning to the oven for a further 5 minutes.

7. Reduce the oven temperature to 160°C /140°C fan/gas mark 3.

8. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl, add the cream, milk, tarragon, cayenne pepper

and seasoning and beat gently until you have a lovely creamy mixture.

9. Scatter half of the cheese in the blind-baked base and top with the spinach, broad beans

and lemon zest.

10. Add the remaining cheese before pouring over the liquid mixture. If required, gently give

the mixture a delicate stir to ensure the filling is evenly dispersed whilst being careful not

to damage the pastry case.

11. Place into the oven and bake for 40 - 45 mins until the filling has set and is very lightly

golden. Allow the quiche to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Right Royal Shropshire Visit for a King Charles Spaniel

In celebration of the forthcoming Coronation Day, May 6th, two dog-friendly Shropshire businesses have joined forces to help Tayto the King Charles Spaniel enjoy a visit fit for a king at an exquisite 16th century Hall in South Shropshire.

Marrington Escapes holiday house rentals and Different Dog, Shrewsbury’s freshly cooked dog food specialists, joined forces at the beautiful Marrington Hall in Chirbury where Tayto was giving the 16th century stately house a once-over prior to guests arriving for the weekend celebrations.

Tayto, who is a key member of the Product Development team at Different Dog, approved of the extensive grounds and gardens with swimming pool which provided a perfect backdrop for the elegantly refurbished Hall. As usual, Tayto enjoyed his lunch-time serving of Different Dog’s hand-cooked dog food in the baronial dining room and afterwards retired to the drawing room for a nap.

Chris Morris from Marrington Escapes said: “What a treat to host our very own King Charles at Marrington Hall. As a dog-friendly Estate, we know that luxury doesn’t have to mean you leave your furry friends behind when booking a getaway to Shropshire. Tayto certainly seemed to approve of the standard here at the Hall and we are looking forward to hosting families and friends who are booking the Hall for their own celebrations fit for royalty ahead.”

Becca Murphy, Product Technical Lead from Different Dog commented: “Tayto and I have thoroughly enjoyed our time here at Marrington. It is great to be working together with another dog-friendly Shropshire family business for the upcoming Coronation, and treating our very own King Charles as royalty.”

When not hosting ‘royal’ guests, the spectacular late 16th century Marrington Hall sleeps up to 14 with impressive space to entertain and celebrate. With its elegant drawing room, glamorous dining room and comfy lounges, this listed country house is part of a portfolio of luxuriously appointed properties available on the Marrington Estate, located in Chirbury, South Shropshire.

Marrington Escapes is part of the Morris & Company Group, a fifth-generation family business based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. To find out how to hire Marrington Hall and to book your next holiday with Marrington Escapes, please visit https://marringtonescapes.com

Celebrate the King's Coronation with the help of the Craft Gin Club

The Craft Gin Club has curated a range of artisan gins for the Coronation.

Buckingham Palace Gin (£40) Distilled with herbs and citrus fruits grown in the Buckingham Palace Gardens, which have over 250 species of wildflower and provides a home for over 30 species of bird, this is a craft gin of truly regal origins. Poured from a beautiful bottle, it is brimming with complex and delicious London dry gin flavours that are sure to impress any gin fan

Silent Pool Coronation Gin (£45) Distilled by the world-renowned Silent Pool Distillers, this limited-edition craft gin has been created to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, inspired by botanicals, plants and flowers known to be favoured by the King. Brimming with berry, fruit, floral, herb and Earl Grey tea notes, it is simply sublime. No gin collection would be complete without this rare tipple.

Buckingham Palace Sloe Gin (£30) Created using hand-picked sloe berries and Buckingham Palace Gin, which is made using citrus fruit and herbs from Buckingham Palace Gardens, this sumptuous sloe gin is rich with luscious berry, spice and citrus fruit tones that are fit for a king. No gin collection would be complete without this stunning addition

Hawkridge The Guards London Dry Gin (£39.50) Inspired by and created in celebration of the Foot Guards of the Household Division, men and women tasked with keeping the monarchy safe, recognisable by their iconic red tunics and bear fur hats, this remarkably smooth gin is a fantastic edition from the amazing team at Hawkridge Distillers. In its stunning red and black bottle, it’s the perfect addition to any gin collection. What’s more, Hawkridge Distillers give proceeds from every bottle sold to charities that support veterans in need and the families of fallen and injured soldiers across the country

The Craft Gin Club is the UK’s biggest gin subscription club and allows its members to discover exclusive and rare gins from around the world for £42 a month. 

Each month, members receive a full-sized bottle of craft gin that is perfectly paired with premium mixers, cocktail ingredients, sweet and savoury treats and a glossy magazine packed with recipes and gin knowledge.

The London-based company was co-founded in 2015 by Jon Hulme and John Burke, who met while studying business in Madrid. In 2016, the pair appeared on BBC Dragons’ Den, securing a £75,000 investment from entrepreneur Sarah Willingham who now works closely with the company as a member of its board.

https://club.craftginclub.co.uk/search?q=CORONATION&type=product.

 

Cocoba helps you celebrate the King's Coronation

Cocoba make all their delectable chocolate gifts and treats in our chocolate factory in Kent. In fact, they've been producing their range of quality chocolates and hot chocolates by hand since 2013.

To mark the King's Coronation and make it a fun celebration for everyone Cocoba has introduced its new DIY Crown kit! Get the whole family into the spirit of the special occasion and create a stunning masterpiece with an assortment of bedazzling ingredients. Each DIY kit comes complete with:

 - 2 x Milk Chocolate Bars 

- 4 x Chocolate Crowns (milk, white and caramel chocolate)

- 1 x Bag of Mini Chocolate Buttons (for melting and sticking)

- 1 x Bag of Sugar Pearls

- 3 x Sachets of Gold Edible Glitter

To decorate, simply melt the chocolate buttons as instructed, then use the melted chocolate to stick the edible decorations onto the chocolate bars and crowns and add a regal finishing touch with a sprinkle of glitter. The perfect light-hearted activity for children and adults alike to enjoy during the royal celebrations!

Next for the Coronation, made from the finest Belgian milk chocolate and topped with a golden caramel chocolate crown, this limited-edition chocolate bar tastes royally delicious (pun intended!) and makes a great treat to enjoy as part celebrations for the King's Coronation. The perfect gift or Coronation party favour!

Finally, completing the trip of Coronation products a smooth Belgian milk chocolate lollipop has been introduced in the shape of a crown. This royal treat is ideal for keeping little ones satisfied during the Coronation celebrations, or great for gifting in party bags!

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Nip down to Morrisons to find out how you can celebrate the Coronation!

Morrisons stores are helping their shoppers to get royalty ready for the King’s Coronation with a limited edition range that offers all the essentials for this year’s celebrations including decorations, British flowers, and quintessentially British sweet treats – from just 99p.

Highlights include:

“Party Like a Royal” Giant Cookie, £7.00

Red, White and Blue Bouquet, £7.99

King Charles Waving Flags, £2.50 

Continental Grazing Box, Savoury Gazing Box and Spicy Grazing Box, £10.00 each

The range will begin launching in stores and online throughout April, so customers will have plenty of time to get their hands on these royal luxuries. But do remember to use your My Morrisons App!

Also, there will be a tempting range of other foods and also drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic that will help your Coronation Party go with a really regal swing!

www.morrisons.com

Celebrate the Coronation with a fantastic Cream Tea, or a luscious Victoria Sponge!

For a cream tea that is really extra special, try topping your homemade scones and your tasty, thick clotted cream with a hand-crafted jam from Norfolk’s Ginger & Juice, to ensure that it's really for a King.

There's Raspberry and Rose at £4.80. Do you like Turkish Delight? Then you will certainly adore this flavour combination. 

The sweetness of the summer raspberry marries perfectly with the floral scent of the rose extract and the edible rose petals. This softer set jam makes a delicious Victoria Sponge filling, too.

Blackberry & Bay - £4.80.  This is a neat twist on the traditional. Juicy blackberries and freshly ground bay leaves are slowly cooked, creating a firm set jam that has a pleasingly aromatic flavour.

Norfolk's very own Ginger & Juice have a range of mouth-watering line of jams, marmalades, and chutneys. Handcrafted in small batches using locally sourced, seasonal produce, and bursting with flavour, these preserves, available online and from selected independent farm shops and delis, are perfect for any occasion and make a great gift for foodies and home cooks alike.  

The Ginger & Juice journey began with an Instagram account documenting founder and self-confessed foodie Lucinda Notley’s food journey at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland and subsequently her years as an assistant food stylist, supper club host and cookery teacher. 

https://www.gingerandjuice.co.uk. 

"Hand crafted jams, chutneys and marmalades. Made in Norfolk. Championing local, natural and seasonal produce."

Celebrate the King's Coronation with Bonne Maman

You can celebrate the King's Coronation with Bonne Maman's fantastic recipes. 

Coronation Cake

This wonderful triple tiered Coronation Cake is a delicious showstopper to bake for the King's Coronation. Filled with our luscious Hazelnut Chocolate Spread, it is rich and moist with a creamy fudge frosting and then decorated with its very own white chocolate ‘crown’ jewelled with nuts and edible gold sparkles. A magnificent cake fit for a King!

Glittering Shortbread Crowns

Simply delicious crown biscuits for a wonderful royal Coronation display. These Vanilla Shortbread Crowns are sandwiched together with a selection of jewel bright Conserves or Hazelnut Chocolate Spread, cut into crown shapes, and topped with edible glitter. It's an easy dough to roll and cut out - perfect for getting the little ones involved!

Picnic Dessert Jars

If you are planning a Spring picnic to celebrate the Coronation, these beautiful individual servings in empty Bonne Maman jars are the perfect treat. Pack the empty jars full of soft, red fruit flavours and a quick, dreamy cheesecake topping. Add a glittery gold shortbread crown biscuit for the final royal seal of approval.

Coronation Party Traybake

This Coronation Party Traybake is filled with His Majesty's favourite fruits and flavours… a sublime carrot cake subtly spiced with hints of ginger and Darjeeling tea then topped with fruity Damson Plum Conserve and creamy mascarpone. This recipe serves 16-20 people – a wonderful addition to a royal street party.

Hazelnut Chocolate Martini Royale

Raise a royal toast to His Majesty King Charles and Queen Camilla with this luxurious tipple. Espresso coffee mixed with our Hazelnut Chocolate Spread, vodka and Drambuie… simple to make and utterly delicious. Dip the martini glasses in edible gold glitter for that extra touch of royalty. 

You'll be able to find the recipes here https://www.bonnemaman.co.uk/be-inspired/the-kings-coronation

British Berry Season is a great way to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

British Berry Season is a great way to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. And here are some really nifty recipes that you can try.

Why not try a pie?

Freeform blackberry and apple pies

You don’t need a fancy tin to make this pie in, just a normal baking sheet.

Serves 6

Preparation time: 35 minutes

Chilling time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 25-30 minutes

Pastry

250 g (9 oz) plain flour

50 g (2 oz) caster or icing sugar

1 lemon, grated rind only

125 g (4½oz) butter, diced

3 egg yolks

Filling

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) cooking apples, quartered, cored, peeled and sliced

Juice 1 lemon

175 g (6 oz) blackberries

50 g (2 oz) caster sugar

1 tablespoon cornflour

Little beaten egg or milk to glaze

Little extra caster sugar for sprinkling

1)    To make the pastry, add the flour, sugar, lemon rind and butter to a mixing bowl. Rub the butter into the flour with fingertips or an electric mixer until it resembles fine crumbs. Add the egg yolks and mix with a round bladed knife then squeeze together with fingertips to make a soft dough. Chill for 30 minutes.

2)    Mix the apple slices with the lemon juice then add the blackberries, sugar and cornflour and toss together.

3)    Lightly knead the pastry then roll out on a lightly floured surface until a rough shaped circle about 33 cm (13 inches) in diameter. Lift over a rolling pin on to a large baking sheet. Pile the fruit mix high in the centre then fold the pastry up and over the filling, leaving the centre uncovered and pleating the pastry slightly to make a large round pie.

Brush the top edges of the pastry with beaten egg or milk then sprinkle with a little caster sugar. Bake in a preheated oven set to 190°c (375°F) Gas Mark 5 for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden and the fruit tender. Serve warm cut into wedges with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

We thank https://www.lovefreshberries.co.uk for allowing us to share their recipe with our readers.

Please check out their website for other recipes including some cocktail drinks, too.