What a year! We can’t quite believe 2022 is coming to a close already. Fear not, here at Domino Communications we’re wrapping things up with a month of action-packed events. From an Italian aperitivo experience, an East-London hotel hot-spot with oysters, jazz and everything in between with stocking fillers to boot, here are our December updates we know yule love…
The Stratford’s Where It’s At
It’s that time of the year where our diaries begin filling up with festive plans left, right and centre, but half the challenge is deciding where to go. What better way to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest than hitting up The Stratford’s Kitchen Disco Brunch, every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 3:45pm. Whether it’s pancakes, avocado on toast or even a rump cap brisket burger that tickles your fancy, paired with free-flowing drinks and the very best beats from hype DJs, you’re good to go for an indulgent wintery weekend.
Brunch not your style? Then Jazz & Oysters at The Stratford is about to make your Hump Day a whole lot happier. Every Wednesday they’re serving up £1.50 oysters from 12pm - 3:30pm and again from 5pm - 9:30pm - with the late sitting featuring live jazz to serenade you into your oyster-induced food coma. Perfect for a festive gatherings, a birthday get-together or some midweek festive fun, it’s time to settle down for a dozen.
Veganuary at Holy Carrot with SAVOIA Americano
For those looking to take on the Veganuary challenge and take Meat-Free Monday to the next level, look no further than SAVOIA Americano’s latest collaboration with Holy Carrot - coming to you in January. As the only vegan-certified vino aperitivo, Savoia is the perfect drink to enjoy throughout January. There will be three vegan cocktails featuring SAVOIA on offer, including the ‘Savoia L’Americano’ (Savoia Americano, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, pink grapefruit soda) the Rose Negroni (Savoia Americano, Seven Hills Gin, Rhubarb Liqueur and Lillet Rose) and the Temperance (Savoia Americano, Seven Hills Gin and Sweet Vermouth). And if food is what you’re after, check out the Holy Carrot x Cowspiracy set menu, with 20% of the proceeds going to Cowspiracy, the documentary exposing mass farming practices. This specially-designed menu has four planet-friendly plates, including tomato steak tartare, shepherd’s (or rather shepherdless) pie croquettes and a plant-based pecan pie. Vegan dining has never looked so good…
Domino’s Predictor Trends for 2023
It’s that time of year to dust off the crystal ball (or should we say snow globe?) and predict the trends for 2023…
Next year, it’s cocktail trolleys we’ve got our eyes on. The Connaught have it nailed with their classic Martini edition, whilst Mayfair’s Bar 45 are rolling out Negronis in style. But we think we’ve got them beat with the newest trolley in town; the Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned Trolley at the JW Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor House. Designed with whiskey connoisseurs in mind, expect bespoke Old Fashioned cocktails made to your exact taste and preference. Guests can choose from a Classic, Aged or Smoked Old Fashioned and even trade up by selecting a preferred luxury bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery portfolio. With theatrics and flare, this trolley is one you don’t want to miss!
Next on our list is the Garibaldi Cocktail. Never mind flavour of the month, the Garibaldi was the drink of this summer; and with only two ingredients (Campari & orange juice), it’s no wonder this signature serve is headlining every cocktail menu going. But as the New Year fast approaches, we’ve fallen for a slight twist on this trending tipple. Enter, SAVOIA Americano. A unique and revolutionary aperitivo bridging the gap between a red bitters and sweet vermouth, this bittersweet concoction is the ideal way to mix up your mixology next year. And here’s how…
Savoia Garibaldi
2 parts SAVOIA Americano
1 part orange juice
4-5 ice cubes
Garnish with an orange wedge
Serve in a highball glass with ice and add SAVOIA Americano.
Gently pour over the orange juice and garnish with an orange wedge.
And last but not least we’re calling it in early with the new generation of wine clubs. This year we kicked things off with the first ever Lady Petrol Wine Club at The Stratford Hotel with Porte Noire, and it’s full steam ahead into the New Year with their next installment coming to you early 2023, in the form of… Drag & Wine. Think wine club reimagined, with a touch of glamour and minimal snobbery. Who knows what’s on the horizon for next year’s wine clubs, but we’re excited.
