Lidl is giving away free pastries every single day throughout August (Picture: Getty Images) From the iconic cheese twist to all butter croissants and pizza slices galore, there’s no temptation – or smell – quite like the Lidl bakery. This August, though, the budget supermarket is stepping up its sweet treat game, as pastry fans […]
Costco shoppers devastated as ‘ultimate’ treat is axed from all food courts
Costco shoppers are ‘devastated’ by a change in the food court (Picture: Getty Images) No trip to Costco is ever complete without a visit to the food court for a hot dog and a drink. But fans of the wholesaler are currently mourning the loss of the ‘ultimate’ treat from its warehouse stores. That’s because […]
The high street cake shop that bucked trends to make £42,000,000 last year
Sukh Chamdal co-founded Cake Box in 2008 (Picture: Getty/Rex) Take a look at your local high street. Aside from a few barbers, bookies or American candy stores, you’ll likely see a series of boarded up windows and ‘everything must go’ signs. Bricks and mortar retailers are closing down in droves, with an average of 38 […]
World’s best pizza chef reveals ‘horrendous’ ingredient he’ll never use
Michele Pascarella has shared his cooking secrets (Picture: Belinda Jiao/Metro) Welcome back to What’s Cooking, Metro’s food series where we find out exactly what’s going on behind the scenes in the nation’s kitchens. This week we’re rifling through Michele Pascarella’s kitchen in London, to find out what he really has in his cupboard, fridge and […]
The one drink you should never order from a restaurant wine list
Don’t make this mistake when ordering drinks at dinner (Picture: Rob Buckhaven, Drink Up) I don’t dine out as much as I’d like. What with the warp-speed pace of life, work deadlines and becoming a social hermit, it’s a heck of an undertaking nowadays. Anyone else? Don’t get me wrong, I love a restaurant, but […]
McDonald’s branch bans children from new adults-only area during weekdays
The branch has introduced the first ever adults only area (Picture: Getty Images) A McDonald’s branch in Greater Manchester has become the first in the UK to introduce a dedicated ‘business zone’ – and anyone under 16 isn’t welcome. The Whitefield restaurant has cordoned off part of its seating area for adults only on weekdays, […]
Londoners outraged over ‘stupid’ new charge being added to restaurant bills
As part of the scheme, customers can donate £1.23 towards planting a tree (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re the type of person who seethes when a service charge is automatically slapped onto your restaurant bill, you probably won’t like this. On Reddit’s London thread, tauhou_ posted a picture of their receipt from The Pig and […]
‘Mesmerising’ retro cake from 1930s is now being sold in supermarkets
Supermarkets are getting a slice of the trend (Picture: Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Gigi Hadid recently had one for her birthday, Kate Middleton requested the style for her wedding […]
We found the best deal in London for National Margarita Day – 2 for 1 margaritas
Cheers to National Tequila Day! (Picture: Supplied) Welcome back to The Slice! It’s National Tequila Day tomorrow and we’re celebrating hard at The Slice. So if the weather isn’t doing anything to pick you up, at least a few sips of tequila will. Treat yourself to Mango Margaritas at Pergola Brixton and a Chilli and […]
Cadbury is launching two ‘incredible’ new chocolate bars and shoppers can’t wait
Cadbury has two new products coming to a shop near you soon. (Picture: Getty Images) Chocoholics assemble! Cadbury is putting two new spins on its beloved Bournville chocolate, and shoppers can’t wait to get their hands on them. This week, the confectioner announced ‘Simply Indulgent’ Salted Caramel and Chopped Hazelnut varieties of its classic dark […]