London West End Show – Kinky Boots: I was a big fan of Kinky Boots the movie. It’s a feel good (true) story of a failing Northampton shoe manufacturer, who is saved from bankruptcy by the foresight of the new young owner. Rather than churning out the expensive, dated male footwear which is no longer […]
Jazzgir: New Opening in Docklands
Jazzgir: Cocktails, Mediterranean Food and Jazz in the heart of Docklands As a big foodie, I am always excited to hear about new restaurants opening on my doorstep but am especially excited when they offer more than just a meal out. Jazzgir basically offers you cocktails, dinner and a show in all in one! Located […]
Alfresco Dining at Terrazza on the Thames
Terrazza on the Thames at London Hilton Docklands It’s not very often you get asked to review a patio restaurant and the weather actually plays ball, so I was particularly excited to be trying out Terrazza on the Thames at the riverside Hilton hotel, Docklands. Although the skies looked dark and stormy, it was a […]
Bottomless Brunch at One Canada Square
Saturday Brunch is a must at One Canada Square In recent years, Canary Wharf has come alive at weekends. It now boasts a fabulous array of shops that can rival the West End, has two cinemas and an endless supply of restaurants and bars. Obviously these are not as busy as they would be during […]
Down to Margate
A look at what Margate really has to offer I was born in Margate as at the time my parents were living in nearby Broadstairs. Although we moved away while I was still a baby, we returned for many family holidays during the 1970’s and I always get a great sense of nostalgia whenever I […]
Cookoo – A Healthy Home Delivery!
Cookoo – Home Cooking made Easy We are being told more and more these days to pay attention to what we eat. Everyone from David Cameron to Jamie Oliver seems to have an opinion on what we have for dinner and the idea of opening a jar of spaghetti sauce is now regarded as positively shameful. […]
Cocktails on the Terrace at Royal Horseguards
Summer comes to the Terrace at Royal Horseguards Hotel: You know summer has arrived when you get an invitation for “cocktails on the terrace”. Sadly for me the sun had well and truly taken his hat off on the evening in question and it was under a very grey sky that I headed over to the […]
Madam Butterfly comes to London
Puccini’s Madam Butterfly Reinvented at the London Coliseum: I have often thought about going to the opera but factors like the eye-watering price of tickets and the fear that with the score sung in a foreign language I might struggle to keep up with the storyline, have put me off. When I saw that Madam Butterfly […]
Reef, Beef and Bubbles at The Refinery Regent’s Place
The Refinery Regent’s Place: I’m not overly familiar with Warren Street or the surrounding area but last Saturday found myself in that vicinity on a visit to The Refinery at Regent’s Place. A very modern bar and restaurant, which also benefits from a large outdoor seating area, the Refinery is a bit of an oasis […]
The Ship Tavern
Historical Dining in Holborn at The Ship The weather in London has been so awful recently that I’ve turned into a bit of a recluse. However, an invitation to try The Ship Tavern brought me out of my hibernation the other evening and it proved well worth the trip. In fact I can’t think of […]