19th Century Catfishing with a Contemporary Twist. It’s a timeless tale – rich older single man is seduced by a young woman with her sights firmly focussed on his wallet. This story has a twist though and that, together with stunning and at times provocative staging, makes the Royal Opera House’s new production of Don […]
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1947 London – North Indian Restaurant in Fitzrovia – Review
Elegant surroundings and exceptional food at 1947 London. In London’s constantly evolving restaurant world, new openings can easily go unnoticed. Not so 1947 London, a North Indian restaurant in the heart of Fitzrovia. Although the restaurant has a Charlotte Street address, the entrance is tucked away around the corner opposite the Rathbone Hotel and you […]
Two Lights Birthday Celebrations in Shoreditch
Two Lights, Shoreditch – Review. Kennington tube was closed and the main road flooded. My companion The-Hedonist had an epic drive avoiding stranded cars across North London. There’s something rather satisfying though in persevering and arriving, having both battled through biblical floods to reach Shoreditch and Two Lights. It’s a welcoming neighbourhood restaurant from the […]
Why you should visit Hammamet – a taste of Tunisia
Tunisia – Why visit Hammamet. While we’ve written about Tunisia on London-Unattached before, this is the first time I’ve had the chance to go myself and write about this North African country renown for food, culture, heritage and beaches. I have to confess to being just a little excited. While I wasn’t going to visit […]
Luxury Fish Pie (Not quite Delia) with Rosti Topping
Luxury Fish Pie with Rosti Topping inspired by Delia with White Wine Pairing. Ever wondered how to pair white wine with fish? I’m busy experimenting to see if I can do better than just reaching for a bottle of Chardonnay. And, as it’s National Seafood Week, I’ve indulged myself by making a luxury fish pie […]
Foxhills – A Surrey Bolt Hole
Review – Foxhills Club and Resort. Don’t you just love a little staycation? The sort where you really don’t have to travel far from home but, find yourself in luxurious surroundings, in the heart of the English countryside. Where you just know that whatever kind of pampering you are looking for will be on hand. […]
KitchenAid London – Cookery School – Orange and Walnut Rye Biscuits
Baking biscuits, making pasta and more at KitchenAid London: What’s the first thing you do when you get a new kitchen gadget? I confess to being a real gadget-phobe in the kitchen and tend to recreate old favourites for at least the first month of ownership. At that point, as I tire of whatever ‘old […]
Opera, sustainability and the Modern Seigneur – A trip to Sark
Visiting Sark for the Opera Festival. What brings a group of strangers to spend a weekend on Sark, the smallest of the four main Channel Islands… One with no cars, with a claim to fame of being the most recently abolished feudal system in Europe and with their very own Seigneur. An intimate Opera Festival […]
Fine Dining Pinoy Style at Romulo Cafe and Restaurant
Romulo Cafe and Restaurant, Kensington High Street “It is the duty of the little Davids of this world to fling the pebbles of truth in the eyes of the blustering Goliaths and force them to behave!” – what an insightful and great quote from General Romulo, the Pinoy statesman who lends his name to Romulo […]
Namur Belgium – A Citadel, Snails, Perfume and More
In the heart of Wallonia – What to do in Namur, Belgium. Namur, Belgium, is in the heart of the French-speaking part of the country, Wallonia. Today, Namur is a thriving University City, with a charming, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, perfect as a base for exploring Wallonia or travelling further afield in Belgium and equally […]