Gaucho leads the Polo Field. A taster of things to come

SMALLEST POLO MATCH EVER PLAYED IN LONDON’S WEST END

This morning Argentine restaurant group Gaucho woke up London's West End by hosting the world's smallest ever polo match in the heart of to announce the launch of The Gaucho International Polo. Swallow Street was turfed and transformed into a “micro polo” pitch and two five-a-side goals were placed at either end of the street. England's no. 2 Maurice Ormerod, stepping in on behalf of injured England Captain Jamie Morrison, battled it out against the Royals’ favourite, Oscar Mancini, in an epic two horse match. England only just managed to triumph a 5-4 victory over Argentina. Full Polo kit and rules applied and yes, indeed, spectators were invited to repair the divets at half time.

The match was staged in honour of The Gaucho International Polo at London’s O2 Arena. This unique event will bring an Argentine festival to London, uniting high-octane polo interspersed with the music with one of Latin America’s most acclaimed bands, Bajafondo.  There will also be wine tasting from some of the country’s finest wine producers, brought to the event by leading authority, Wines of Argentina and afterparties continuing late into the night in true Buenos Aires style. 

The Gaucho International Polo

21^st March 2012

7pm-late

Tickets from £20

W: www.gauchopolo.com

F: www.facebook.com/Gauchointernationalpolo

T: www.twitter.com/gauchopolo

Bunga Bunga is now open for Lunch in ther run up to Christmas

Bunga Bunga

37 Battersea Bridge Road,

London,

SW11 3BA

Tel: 020 7095 0360

Lunch served: Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm

Website: www.bungabunga-london.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/BungaBungaLondn

Email: info@bungabunga-london.com

Opening Hours: Sun-Thurs 5pm- 1.30am, Fri 5pm-2.30am Sat 7pm-2.30am

Bunga Bunga ‘Englishman's Italian, Bar, Pizzeria and Karaoke' will open its doors for lunch for the first time in honour of the festive period starting from Thursday 1^st December until Friday 23^rd December every Monday to Friday. Bored of your traditional Minced Pies and Mulled Wine? Bunga Bunga is serving the perfect Italian alternatives for the whole of December including Panettone stuffed with Zabaglione, a warm Aperitivo 'Inverno a Napoli' and a hollowed out plastic Christmas Tree decorated with baubles in the face of iconic Italians filled with delicious cocktails perfect to share.

Delicious treats are on offer from the three specially devised menus, which include canapés, a buffet, or a set Christmas menu to cater for parties both large and small. Delicious dishes include Caramelised Red Onion, Dolcelatte and Endive Spinach and Ricotta Filo Parcels, Home Baked Focaccia, Parmigiana di Melanzane and of course Turkey and Cranberry Pizza.

To spread some Christmas cheer, Bunga Bunga has also created a special drinks package with tipples such as Spiced pear bellini, prosecco and shots of Limoncello that will ensure guests indulge in some holiday songs on the Karaoke. The elegant upstairs private dining room the L'Osservatorio is also available for hire and can cater up to 30 diners or with a 60-person capacity, the stylish room is perfect for a canapé reception.

Bunga Bunga was launched in Battersea in September by dynamic duo Duncan Stirling and Charlie Gilkes.  Deriving its name from Italy’s most titillating joke, this tongue-in-cheek bar and pizzeria serves authentic cocktails and cuisine in a vibrant space dedicated to Italy’s finest icons, and also houses an entire floor dedicated to the world’s most kitsch competition: The Eurovision Song Contest.