Hoxton Radio Food + Drink Show Podcast #23

Starting the show on a sweet note, the team from Montezuma's are up first. We hear the story of the brand from co-founders Helen and Simon Pattinson, and taste some of their chocolate treats, made by the sea in Chichester.

Acclaimed chef Jose Pizarro is back on air to tell us all about his recently-opened restaurant at the Royal Academy of Arts this August.

Melissa Cole joins us on the line to talk about her new book, The Ultimate Book of Craft Beer, and chat about Big Drop Brewing and their award-winning alcohol-free drinks.

Des Gunewardena, Chairman and CEO of D&D London, gives us the scoop on Haugen - a brand-new Alpine-inspired restaurant in the Olympic Park, Stratford.

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Plus, we welcome the team from Caleño and Nut Blend to keep us wholesome going into winter.

Ellie Blok who set up Caleño shared some of her top tips for an enlightened Sober October.

Nut Blend make unique, nutritious nut butters that naturally satisfy without the sugar high. Gabriella gives us a flavour of her naturally sweet spreads.

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