Kokova Magazine

The 16th National Curry Week will be celebrated all over Britain from 7th-13th October 2013, underlining how much we, as a nation, still like a touch of spice in our lives. Latest figures from The NPD Group Inc, a global information company, indicate that the UK's ethnic takeaways and restaurants have suffered a decline of 123 million fewer visits over the past three years. However, during the same time period, sales of spicy foods in supermarkets have soared showing the ever growing demand for that curry fix.

London's most bizarre attraction, Ripley's Believe It or Not! London, is offering dads free entry* this Father's Day, all they have to do is make them laugh, or cringe, with their best dad joke. The best (or worst) jokers who win over the Ripley's Believe It or Not! London team can enjoy the capital's top attraction for free on Sunday 16th June 2013.

The head chef of the Massala Indian restaurant in Surrey located near Chelsea FC's Cobham training ground, has revealed how super skinny WAGs manage to keep their double zero figures, whilst enjoying sumptuous dishes from the sub continent. Chef Sunil Kumar Sinha is keen to dispel the myth that authentic Indian food is calorie laden or fattening.

The Vegetarian Society's cookery school, Cordon Vert, is pleased to announce that the winner of Chef of the Future 2013 competition is Gary Ashley. Not only is Gary this year's champion 2013, he is also the first to win two consecutive finals.

Global Rum Ambassador, Founder and Director of The Rum Experience & UK RumFest, and owner of Cottons Camden Rhum Shack & Restaurant, Ian Burrell is thrilled to announce that Coco Re'al, the popular brand of coconut purée and essential cocktail ingredient, has been confirmed as the headline sponsor of his ongoing 777 World Tour, whose last stop featured at the inaugural launch of the Hong Kong RumFest last month.

This Father's Day treat your Dad to a relaxing break at Sanderson and St Martins Lane in London as these iconic design hotels launch their special "King for a Day" package. Being a "King for a Day" will include a Full English Breakfast, a bottle of Champagne plus a luxury wet shave at London's premier male grooming specialists, Murdock London.