The World Cup is officially here and the countdown to Christmas (yes, we can say it now) has started. With the days drawing in and weather getting colder, there is no better pick me up than good food and great company to blow away those winter blues.
Here’s what the team at William Murray have been up to….
Lazy days
For us, a perfect Saturday has to include brunch and Danae, senior account executive has the best new London spot!
Danae said: “I adore this new Daisy Green location, not just because of the colourful history of the boat the restaurant sits in, but also the delicious food. Serving up everything from decadent pancake stacks to Aussie style breakfasts. What’s not to love?”
Her favourite dishes included a ‘fancy bacon roll’ which was a spicy take on a bacon sarnie, with paratha roti, poached eggs and holy f*ck hollandaise sauce and the most delicious pancake stacks, ‘Golden Gaytime Pancakes’ topped with milk chocolate ganache, malt crumble and a salted caramel sauce. Yummy!
Located directly on Richmond riverside Peggy Jean, part of the Daisy Green Collection, is a restored former Jesus College Oxford barge and the perfect spot to enjoy a casual brunch with friends or a celebratory one!
Laid-back anniversary treat
Senior account executive, Lizzie, and her husband like to celebrate special occasions with experiences to treasure.
This year, for her birthday, Lizzie was treated to a four-hour culinary masterclass at the idyllic Hambledon Vineyard. She said: “Nick the chef was great and showed us how to cook three dishes, which all sound elaborate but the method for each was quite simple – cheese and chive baked souffle, a versatile chicken stew and a chocolate ganache tart with passionfruit and mango mousse and a coconut sorbet. Best of all, we got to eat the tasty delights and sample their amazing English wines.”
Perfect for a gift or a treat for yourself, Hambledon Vineyard host lots of great events throughout the year. In fact, Lizzie enjoyed it so much she is going back for a wreath making course, and more food and wine!
Sophisticated seaside dining
MD Fiona cosied into Sargasso, enjoying big flavours, a cracking soundtrack and crashing waves on Margate’s harbour arm.
The second venture from Ed Wilson and the team behind Brawn definitely delivered on taste, and cool, laid-back vibes.
Fiona says: “The marinated aubergine, fetta and oregano was a firm favourite. While the ‘Morro Fi’ crisps – crisps, smoky sauce, olives, mussels and chilis – went down a treat.
“For the full Margate experience, take a stroll before tea to see Anthony Gormley’s ‘Another Time’ peeping out from the sea, and keep your eyes peeled for Tracey Emin’s love letter to the seaside – the ‘I Never Stopped Loving You’ neon on the side of the Margate Pier and Harbour Company building.”