Ringing the Changes at the Bridge Nicolas Hytner’s prizewinning 2023 production of ‘Guys and Dolls’ at the Bridge Theatre, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, is getting refreshed. Some new cast members are being brought in so it seems like a good time to review. […]
The Height of Whimsical Dining at TĪNG, Shangri-La The Shard.
Cultural Cocktails and a Quirky Dinner at Shangri-La the Shard The Shard, that iconic landmark on London’s skyline, may seem as if it’s been around forever, but we remember going to the press launch of the building before it was open to the public and before Shangri-La opened their fabulously luxurious hotel. A bit like […]
Secret London Bridge – London Food Tours
London Food Tours – London Bridge. Food Tours are always a great way to learn more about a local food scene and its culinary heritage. Somehow that combination of food, walking and listening to an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide provides a colourful and memorable insight into what is unique and special. And personally, I find […]
Comptoir Libanais, London Bridge – Review
Lebanese at London Bridge with Comptoir Libanais: I’ve been invited to the opening of Comptoir Libanais’ new London flagship restaurant in London Bridge. It sits on Tooley Street right at the end of London Bridge station and brings a welcome burst of excitement to the drab functionality of the terminus’ exterior. Comptoir Libanais means ‘Lebanese counter’ […]
WSET – Level 1 Award in Spirits
Never too old to learn? Inspired by my 90-year-old father, who has re-started art classes, I jumped at the invitation to undertake the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Spirits course. I love experimenting when making cocktails, but I know that my knowledge about some of the spirits I use […]
Baluchi at the LaLiT – The Best Indian Restaurant London Bridge
London Bridge Indian Restaurant – Baluchi at the LaLit: I can never resist an invitation to go for a curry; I think that I’m completely hooked on the art of spicing which the best places manage to achieve and that I strive to replicate in my own home. When you add an old school that’s […]
The Table – Food and Cocktails in Bankside
A Relaxed Bankside Cafe and Bar – The Table: Bankside is one of those areas of London that has blossomed over recent years. It’s close to foodie Borough Market and a stone’s throw from the river. Within a few hundred yards you’ll find trendy bars and restaurants popping up. The Table has been around for […]