4000 Years in the Making – The 4K Outdoor Oven from Everdure. On one of the first sunny days of Spring, I went along to the launch of Heston Blumenthal’s 4k, the latest addition to his Everdure range of outdoor cooking appliances. I was genuinely impressed – they all look far too stylish to call […]
Bar + Block Steakhouse, Wimbledon
Bar + Block Steakhouse, Wimbledon Broadway – a new opening in Wimbledon (Ad:Press Review) A new restaurant concept by Premier Inn owners Whitbread, Bar + Block Steakhouse is more than good enough to stand out on its own and a great place for a night out. Entering, there’s a modern and welcoming interior, full of […]
I ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon
London Landmarks Half Marathon is the BEST On Sunday 24th March I joined 13,000 runners who took to the streets of the City of London and the City of Westminster to run the second London Landmarks Half Marathon. The London Landmarks Half Marathon Route While not my first half marathon it was my first London […]
The Bedford, Balham is Back
Rediscovering The Bedford, Balham (review) The Bedford, Balham is back. First built in 1931, this impressive venue has recently undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment to create an unrivalled pub, club, restaurant, live music and entertainment venue plus 15 stunning boutique bedrooms. After the major refurbishment, it was a pleasure to visit The Bedford, Balham for a […]
The London Landmarks Half Marathon or LLHM
The LLHM – What could be better? running and seeing London’s famous landmarks. An introduction to the London Landmarks Half Marathon, the LLHM. The LLHM, in only its second year, has become a sought-after event in the annual running calendar. A closed road race through central London which takes in both the City of London […]
Fitness Space, Battersea Reach – Never Train Alone
Personalised Fitness Coaching at Fitness Space Battersea Reach I’m always keen to find out more about new ideas in the health and wellbeing space and was delighted to be invited to visit the new Fitness Space within the new developments of Battersea Reach. On a cold January evening, I was given a warm greeting as […]
Lunch, Searcys at The Gherkin – The Art of Being
Awaken the Senses and Practise Wellbeing with Searcys at the Gherkin A lunch menu from Bake Off finalist Ruby Bhogal combined with the opportunity to dine at the top of one of London’s great architectural landmarks promised a special experience. Searcys at The Gherkin has been running a series of chef and wellness events to […]
Veganuary at Tibits
Plant Power Vegan Lifestyle at Tibits For Veganuary Having visited London’s leading vegetarian restaurant group, Tibits, several times I was pleased to return to the Heddon Street Tibits to celebrate this year’s Veganuary. Tibits entire food and drink offering has gone completely vegan for January, promoting a healthy vegan lifestyle. I was also interested in […]
Can you escape the Lock’d Room?
Solving the Mystery of the Lock’d Escape Room Was I really about to take the whole family to be locked in a room with them on a Saturday afternoon for fun? Yep! We set off for Lock’d Escape Room in Bermondsey which hosts boutique escape room games, and is heralded as being different and the […]
Christmas comes to Carluccio’s with their Menu Festivo
Carluccio’s – Menu Festivo With one vegetarian and one gluten-free/dairy free diner in the family, we were thrilled to be invited to Carluccio’s to try their Christmas Festivo Menu. The menu has been designed with a real recognition of vegetarian and gluten-free diners and is a real treat for us with all the food is labelled […]