Looking forward to the 2019 Latitude Arts Festival: I have to admit that we’ve rather fallen in love with Latitude. It’s an easy thing to do; the festival takes place beautiful Suffolk, it’s arty, quirky, fun, and packed with activities for young and not-so-young alike. For music lovers, like us, the line-up this year […]
Porter’s Gin- A modern style from Aberdeen
Tropical Old Tom from Porter’s Gin: It’s hard to remember that only a few years ago if you asked for a G&T in a bar or pub your choices were likely to be limited to Beefeater, Gordon’s or Bombay Sapphire. But in recent years the market has changed enormously with hundreds of new distilleries opening, […]
Little Red Door – A Way With Words
The London Pop Up – Little Red Door For 2 days only, the renowned Little Red Door of Paris will be taking over FAM in central London. FAM is already one of the ‘It’ places in London, and this is going to make it even more exciting. Little Red Door is having a bit […]
CVNE wines – elevated Spanish wines from Rioja
Rioja Wine Region and the North – elevated wines from Spain: (gifted press review) We are fortunate to have friends living in Barcelona. While visiting them we often enjoy some lovely and wines from Rioja, a Spanish wine region known for its big red wines. It’s not all about the reds though so we were […]
Neverworld 2019 – Preview
Neverworld – Hidden Festival in Hever: An unexpected delight for us last year was being invited to Neverworld, a festival held near Hever in the beautiful Kent countryside. Now we are looking forward to returning for Neverworld 2019 The story of Neverworld started in 2006 when Lee Denny‘s parent’s left him alone for a week […]
Stonefield Castle Hotel – Loch Fyne, Scotland – Review
A Scottish Castle Break at Stonefield Castle Hotel, Loch Fyne: (invited press review) Stonefield Castle Hotel sits virtually on the shoreline of Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Built in 1837 by John Campbell in the Baronial style it commands magnificent views over the aforementioned Loch which forms part of the coast of the […]
5 Stories – Cocktail & Dining with Porter’s Gin – Preview
5 Stories with Porter’s Gin – 11 & 12th March 2019: Gin has become chic again. Hurrah! Which is good news for those of us who never stopped loving it. But as much as I enjoy a G&T or a gin-based cocktail, it’s a spirit that I associate as an aperitive rather than as an […]
I Love Gin Club – January Gin Box
Gin Subscription Box from I Love Gin: I still get excited at parcels being delivered, unwrapping them has all the anticipation of a birthday present. And what could be nicer each month, than a parcel containing mystery samples of gin and mixers popping through the letterbox? A rather naughty take on those recipe subscription […]
Follies, The National Theatre – Review
Follies, The Olivier, National Theatre: Stephen Sondheim’s musical, Follies revolves around a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the “Weismann’s Follies”, a musical revue (based on the Ziegfeld Follies). This spectacular revival of Follies, directed by Dominic Cooke features a cast of 40 and a full orchestra. When we reach a certain […]
Zela – where Japan meets the Mediterranean in London’s West End
Zela Restaurant Review – Introducing MEPPON Whilst fusion cuisine is a well-established concept, the particular fusion offered by Zela seems to be one-of-a-kind. The brainchild of a trio of rich, famous and successful men; Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal, and Enrique Iglesias, Zela Restaurant joins the stable of the Mabel Hospitality Group. Situated within the Me Hotel […]