NEWS
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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