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Learn how to temper chocolate with Cook club’s new [behind the counter] series with Late Night Pudding Club

Cook Club’s first [behind the counter] session is set to be a chocoholic’s dream. On 21st October, the founders of Late Night Pudding Club, Siân Bliss and Josh Attwood, invite guests to learn how to make their beautiful Mezcalita chocolate bars from scratch, with cocktails, a little chocolate science and plenty of hands-on fun along the way.

Twice a month, Cook Club throws open the doors of Mission Kitchen, a living, working commercial kitchen and home to London’s most diverse community of food founders. Its new [behind the counter] series gives guests the chance to learn directly from the makers who’ve spent years perfecting their craft, discovering the tricks, techniques and little details that make their creations so special.

First up: an evening of cocktails and chocolate making funwith Late Night Pudding Club. Things kick off with a mezcal margarita from Josh and a few savoury snacks before guests roll up their sleeves and get stuck into the art of making fresh chocolate. Working in small groups, guests will whip up two delicious ganaches, chilli orange and vanilla bean white chocolate, before piping them into milk chocolate shells. Siân will then guide everyone through the magic of tempering chocolate by hand.

Once set, the bars are tapped out of their moulds and given the finishing touches: a decadent chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of flaky salt. The best bit? Everyone leaves with two handmade bars, boxed up to take home, plus a recipe card to recreate the chocolate-making magic in their own kitchen!

Tickets costs £80, click here to book a spot! From 6pm - 9pm.

Includes: a welcome mezcal margarita (or a non-alcoholic alternative), savoury snacks, two Mezcalita bars to take home, and a recipe card (Ages 18+).

Address: Mission Kitchen, New Covent Garden Market, London, SW8 5EL

Photography courtesy of Late Night Pudding Club

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Tigre Tacos at Hacha Dalston – Review

Dec 27, 2022

1 min read

Updated: May 23, 2024

Last week we transported ourselves to Southern California via Mexico tasting the creative, colourful and moreish tacos from Tigre. Their menu has come to the pop-up at Hacha Dalston, famous for their Mirror Margaritas, 7th best cocktail in the world award…

Hacha takes their margaritas so seriously they have their own Instagram, bottled spirit and beautiful agave-shaped glass jars on the bar infusing their stunning drinks. The decor is laid back and stylish and the staff are keen to answer questions and recommend their favourites.

We both tried the alcohol-free and alcohol versions which come with no umbrellas, gimmicks or cheesy straws needed for these grown-up cocktails served on beautiful traditional Mexican tiles. Tigre are equally as serious about their tacos following successful appearances across the city in pubs and restaurants with an all-fish and veggie menu focusing on colourful summer flavours and spices.

We ate the sharer portion of three cheese and onion quesadillas served with a tangy and spicy Salsa Roja which was plenty between us. We followed with a taco trio of Calabasitas, layered grilled courgettes with a sprinkling of feta and tangy salsa verde.

The No Fish Bajas were superbly spicy and fresh comprising Baja-style Banana blossoms and chipotle mayo with salsa verde. Our favourites were the MangoTostadas served on blue corn tortillas with a mango and kohlrabi ceviche. We left full and warm from the spices back in the December sub-zero temperatures feeling like we’d been on holiday.

Address: 378 Kingsland Rd, London, E8 4AA

Website: https://hachabar.com/pages/dalston

Written by Claire Selby

Photography courtesy of Tigre Tacos and Hacha Dalston

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