Gin has made a bit of a comeback as of late. In the old days (i.e. when I was young) there was only one gin we’d drink and that was Gordon’s. This would be with an “ice and a slice” I used to drink it during my early college days … Continue reading
After the ever changing health drinks craze, we at City Connect decided to try a few to give our personal opinions on what works for us. Alan drew the short straw and was designated the beautifully coloured but not so appetising Beetroot Juice. He has suggested by mixing it with … Continue reading
Returning to the UK’s capital this October, the world famous UK RumFest will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2013 taking each visitor on a voyage of rum discovery at London’s ExCeL Exhibition Centre. The seventh annual UK RumFest showcases over 400 of the rarest and most … Continue reading
At City Connect, we’re always looking for new and interesting food and drink from the UK and further afield which will tickle your tastebuds and please your palate. So when we heard about GingerLove drink from Belgium, we just had to share it with you. After all, if GingerLove is … Continue reading
City Connect’s wine critic – Tom Lewis, the Cambridge Wine Blogger – shares his thoughts and recommendations on wine buying in Cambridge and the surrounding area. For the enthusiastic wine aficionado, the most enjoyable way to buy wine can be to get in the car and go to one or … Continue reading
The once famous venue trinity of Cambridge – Soul Tree, La Raza and Ta Bouche – a few months ago was disbanded with the closing of Soul Tree. Gone are the crowds that lined up past Carluccio’s for this former nightclub’s exclusive nights from video shoots from local bands, flashback … Continue reading
Cambridge is a great place to be in the summer – we get some of the driest weather in Europe’s northern half and we have lots of green spaces. I can think of no other city where you are likely to see cows grazing in the centre – and that … Continue reading
The three inaugural offerings from Cambridge’s “Big Three” independent wine merchants for this first Wine of the Month column have set the bar pretty high. The brief for them was simply to select their best wine for the current month, June, within a sensible price range – from an everyday … Continue reading
The Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines Roadshow rolled into Cambridge on 31 March as Noel Young Wines held a tasting at John de Bruyne’s Anstey Hall. Tom Lewis, the Cambridge Wine Blogger, was there and shares his recommendations from the roadshow with City Connect. Described by award-winning Daily Mail … Continue reading