Casino Royale: James Bond Eat Your Heart Out I’ve always had this image of casinos being all about glitz and glam, like something straight out of a James Bond movie. But not being a gambler I’ve never really had the opportunity to explore one myself. So, when I was invited to check out the new […]
Akoko Restaurant Review
An exquisite gustatory journey into West Africa Akoko restaurant imbues the warmth, energy and serenity of West Africa right in the middle of Fitzrovia. Recently reopened with Chef Theo Clench of Portland and Bonhams at the helm, its founder Aji Akokomi spent months teaching Theo about his three pillars of West African cooking – fire, […]
Novikov Asian Restaurant, Mayfair – Review
Russia meets Asia at Novikov Mayfair. The last decade has seen a flurry of Russian backed restaurant openings in London. There is the charming ‘baboushka chic’ of Mari Vanna in Knightsbridge, there’s Burger & Lobster and the Goodman steakhouses, Leonid Shutov’s Bob Bob Ricard and Bob Bob Cité are the places to go for louche […]
Harrods Lucky Set Afternoon Tea
Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea at Harrods with Fenjiu. Afternoon Tea is my guilty secret. It’s a treat and always engenders a sense of self-indulgence. Invited to try the just-launched Chinese New Year limited edition tea, I arrived at the 4th Floor Harrods tea room. A stunning space with beautiful stuccoed ceilings and a central […]
Luxury Fish Pie (Not quite Delia) with Rosti Topping
An easy and delicious luxury fish pie inspired by Delia. 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 with a rosti […]
Afternoon Tea – China Tang at the Dorchester
China Tang at the Dorchester – the Other Afternoon Tea! The Dorchester Hotel, that most British institution; afternoon tea in the Promenade or dinner at Alain Ducasse are special, ultra-luxury experiences for anyone. Of course, I was keen to try the newly launched Tea at Tang’s, a dim sum feast with handcrafted premium teas and went […]
Festive Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester Hotel
Decked Halls and a Festive Tea at The Dorchester, Park Lane: This year’s festive afternoon tea at the Dorchester runs from November 16th 2019 to January 5th 2020. Of the hotels which run along Park Lane, The Dorchester is one of the best known. Originally the site of Dorchester House, a mansion built in 1853 […]
SeasonaliTea – Palm Court at the Langham Hotel
SeasonaliTea – a Lighter, Seasonal Afternoon Tea from the Langham Hotel: There is a possibility that I indulge in afternoon tea just a little more than I should. What better excuse than hearing that The Langham Hotel has just launched a new tea which is intended to be lighter, with a reduction in the use […]
Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea at The Langham – and a Backstage Tour!
The Langham Hotel Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea: Lack of a suitable Valentine again meant I was thrilled to be able to live vicariously with a preview of this year’s Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at the Langham Hotel. Actually, I am always delighted when I am invited for an afternoon tea in London – it’s one of […]
Langham London – Festive Afternoon Tea 2017
It’s feeling a lot like Christmas at The Langham London: There’s nothing quite like a festive afternoon tea to start getting me into the mood for Christmas. Particularly when it happens to be at The Langham, London in the elegant Palm Court. Sitting with a glass of Perrier Jouët Champagne in hand, we were really […]