Last week I went for a working lunch with our editor (Sue) to Denbies Wine Estate where she was organising an art exhibition of new and emerging artists. But I have to confess, prior to our lunch I hadn't been to Denbies Wine Estate for years. Fifteen in fact, because the last time was at a corporate wine tasting in another working lifetime - but I was so impressed with my visit last Friday that I think my husband and family would all love a visit too.
Local foodie Joanne Banks joins us at Your Source Today, as she searches out new bars, bistros and cafes for lunches, light bites and snacks. Jo spent a cold February morning hanging around waiting for her car to be serviced, and she will tell you, it is not something you really want to be doing in the half term school holidays!
Eighteen years ago the doors first opened at the Gurkha Kitchen in Oxted, and today it is still one of the town's most popular restaurants, serving authentic Nepalese dishes - and the best Momo we have tasted so far! Saturday nights are regularly booked out in advance and busy evenings are the norm, so making advance reservations is advised.
If you only do one thing this weekend, be sure it includes a trip to The International Horse Show at Olympia, which is running right through until Monday 21st December 2015.
Christmas is a great time to have a good glass of fizz or flat to accompany your meal, greet your guests with or relax into the night after a truly festive day. And this year your table can be pretty in pink with the wonderful selection of rosé wines that are now readily available.
The Metro Restaurant and Bar, on Basil Street in Knightsbridge, is tucked away below pavement level, just a stone's throw from Harrods department store and offers the dining experience you would expect, to the Knightsbridge 'standard' - both in terms of the level of quality in the food and drink served and the stylish decor.
