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MY BRIGHTON LAUNCHES A QUIRKY NEW AFTERNOON TEA
This autumn, boutique hotel My Brighton is taking inspiration from its superb location in the colourful and diverse Brighton Laines to launch the new My Brighton Afternoon Tea, which showcases an array of gastronomic delights from the neighbourhood.
Available for guests to enjoy in My Brighton’ s renowned Merkaba bar, the My Brighton Afternoon Tea features a selection of delectable savouries and pastries from some of the best cafes and tearooms in the Laines, alongside quirky snacks and refreshments created by Merkaba’ s in-house chefs and mixologists.
The My Brighton Afternoon Tea features the very best of Brighton, including delicious open sandwiches from Hell’ s Kitchen – a New Yorkinspired deli serving the seaside town since the 1950s; delicate macaroons from Brighton’ s master patissier, Julien Plumart; and delicious chocolate pebbles and fresh roast espresso from Small Batch Coffee. Guests can enjoy the My Brighton Afternoon Tea with their choice of a shot of tea-blend liqueur, a luxurious cocktail created by Merkaba’ s expert bartenders, a Sussex beer or a glass of prosecco.
The My Brighton Afternoon Tea will run from Monday – Sunday with sittings at 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm and 4.30pm during the week, and 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Bookings can be made by calling the reservations line on 01273 900 300, or by visiting myhotels. com / brighton. Prices vary according to the package selected as follows: My Brighton Afternoon Tea £ 18.50; My Brighton Afternoon Tea + prosecco £ 22.50; My Brighton Afternoon Tea + Cocktail £ 24( maximum group size 10 people).
HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW ' DOCTOR DIABETES '
Montefiore Hospital’ s newest consultant, Dr. Sunil Zachariah, is bringing a new service to the private hospital in Hove, with his eight years’ experience as an endocrinologist – the study of hormones and glands. An immediate focus will be treating patients for diabetes with advice and the latest developments in medication.
In the Brighton & Hove area, Type 2 diabetes- which occurs when the body is not making enough insulin, or the insulin it is making is not being used properly – accounts for around four percent of the population, but this figure is on the increase. It usually appears in middle-aged or older people and Dr. Zachariah has already noticed that there is a higher prevalence among the pockets of retirement homes within the local area. However, the biggest and growing risk factor for Type 2 diabetes is being overweight. With obesity affecting 45 percent of Brighton & Hove residents, the consultant predicts that Type 2 diabetes will become an increasing problem in the area.
“ Type 2 diabetes is definitely going to increase here if you factor in the numbers of people who are severely overweight as this is the main risk factor,” he said.“ It can be managed with the latest drugs, but advice on lifestyle changes is very important in treating patients. It’ s crucial they are treated properly as they are at a greater risk of a range of chronic health conditions including cardiovascular disease, blindness, amputation, kidney disease and depression than people without diabetes.”
As well as diabetes, Dr. Zachariah will be specialising in treating thyroid problems and female and male hormone issues. He is currently running clinics on alternate Saturdays at The Montefiore Hospital in Montefiore Road, but expects this to become weekly by the end of this year. Further details at www. themontefiorehospital. co. uk.
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