Wine Maker Mike Brown of Gemtree, Speaks To Helen Forrest Mike Brown of Gemtree is one of the few winemakers in Australia to employ biodynamic methods in his vineyards. Helen Forrest asked him why. MB: Well, it may be an unusual method in Australia but it is used a lot in France and is well read more …

Helen Forrest Reports From The Great Australian Wine Experience 2009, 28th January. Whether you know your Shiraz from your Chardonnay or your ‘legs’ from your ‘finish’, a visit to the Great Australian Wine Experience is highly recommended. A veteran of the circuit, the GAWE has been established over twenty years and plays host to a read more …

Sheba Brick Lane Helen Forrest visits Sheba Brick Lane and is impressed! Sheba 136 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RU 0207 247 7824 date of Visit: Monday 14th July Eleven of us planned to meet up for a friend’s birthday. The location was to be Brick Lane, and I was quite keen to book somewhere as read more …

Village East Restaurant Review Helen Forrest was hoping to be more impressed with the Village East Restaurant Village East 171 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3UW I decided to book ‘Village East‘, which is located on the trendy Berdmondsey Street, as a treat for myself, the Veggie and a friend who was in the city for read more …

Now Is A Great Time To Eat Out Helen Forrest lets us have her thoughts on Food, Dining and Value For Money – amongst other things…. The only thing better than an enjoyable meal is being able to share your enthusiasm of that meal with other prospective customers. And of course it is a pleasure read more …