Kokova Magazine

Since the very start in 1991, in a quiet Bristol Street, Las Iguanas has become something of an institution. Bringing authentic South American food to everyday life, it has allowed its founders to develop their passion which is now enjoyed by customers throughout the UK. Despite an ongoing expansion plan, Las Iguanas is completely committed to not becoming another ubiquitous roll out - every restaurant that opens is treated as an individual - different designers areused for each ensuring an evolution of individuality.

TV chef, Simon Rimmer, has been named as an ambassador for a new food, drink and lifestyle show, which is being organised by SK Events, the team behind the annual Liverpool Food & Drink Festival. The new Livfooddrink Show is set to take place at the Liverpool Echo Arena and Conference Centre on 5th and 6th May 2013. The Livfooddrink Show will bring together some of the finest regional food and drink producers, chefs and experts under one roof.

Join Pistachio Rose for an elegant tea banquet offering boutique baking from London's first Indian-inspired luxury bakery, as sold in Fortnum & Mason. On Saturday 17th November 2012 at 3pm you can indulge and delight in a High Chai at Maida Vale, London W9. Start your afternoon with a glass of complimentary bubbles whilst relaxing into the beautiful Garden Room filled with British Raj splendour.

British chocolatiers led the way in the filled chocolate categories of the World Finals of the International Chocolate Awards earlier this month, with the likes of Paul a Young and Damian Allsop beating off stiff competition from top chocolatiers from around the world. The International Chocolate Awards World Final featured the best of the best from the fine chocolate industry. Over 600 products were entered into the country rounds held in Italy, the UK, the USA and Vancouver throughout the year.

Durham City Food Festival has been declared a great success, attracting over 20,000 visitors to Durham city centre and sparking the busiest weekend for city centre retailers so far this year. Organised by Durham Markets in partnership with Durham University, Durham City's second annual Food Festival took place on 27th-28th October 2012, bringing together regional, national and international food producers for a celebration of quality food and drink in a beautiful and historic environment.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has announced plans to open five new restaurants across the UK before the end of February 2013 as part of its UK expansion drive. The premium burger brand will open at three shopping centre locations before Christmas. The first will open on 5th November in Brent Cross shopping centre in London. Two debut sites will follow including their first restaurant in Bath which will be located in the new Vaults development, part of Southgate Shopping Centre, opening in early December.