Auberon Waugh once remarked:
"The joy of these wine dinners is that one had splendid food and the company of other wine maniacs, who tend to be a collection of most agreeable people."
Matthew d’Ancona, Editor of The Spectator, requests the pleasure of your company for
A Celebration of Cuban Culture and Cuisine, hosted by:
THE CUBAN AMBASSADOR HIS EXCELLENCY RENE MUJICA CANTELAR
At London’s secret corner of Havana:
La Bodeguita del Medio, Cuban Grill & Mojito Bar,
47 Kensington Court,
London
W8 5DA
Also featuring: live Cuban Music and Traditional Cuban Cocktails, on Wednesday 14th May 2008.
CUBAN DINNER MENU
Havana Club Mojitos and Cuban tapas canapés
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Seabass ceviche de pescado with lime, chilli, coriander
Wine: Michel Torino Reserve Torrontes 2007, Cafayate Valley, Argentina
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Cuban-style whole roasted suckling pig with sour orange & garlic gravy, black beans, steamed rice
Wine: Don David Malbec Reserva 2006, Mendoza Valley, Argentina
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Cuban opera chocolate cake with espresso ice cream
Havana Club 7yr old
RSVP: Zoe on 020 7730 6922 or zoe@boisdale.co.uk Time: 6.30pm for 7.30pm
Price: £89 all inclusive dinner cocktails, wine and Havana Club Rum www.bdelmlondon.com
Auberon Waugh once remarked:
"The joy of these wine dinners is that one had splendid food and the company of other wine maniacs, who tend to be a collection of most agreeable people."
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This offer ends 19 May 2008
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Although we aim to despatch as soon as possible, please allow up to 14 days for delivery.
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This offer ends on 19 May 2008.
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Offer subject to availability. For UK mainland readers only.
Each pair of Taus Kilim mules is unique as they are cut from individual recycled Kilim carpets and hand finished with conker brown leather. Usually £65 - NOW ONLY £55.25 + £4 P&P
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These products are supplied by Taus Ltd – a company independent of The Spectator (1828) Ltd
This offer ends on 5th May 2008
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