Lebanese Dining in Mayfair at Abd el Wahab: Abd el Wahab, a new Lebanese Restaurant has opened in Mayfair. I love Lebanese food and wine so I was delighted to be invited along to the opening. Located on Pont Street, it has a classic bistro look about it, with plenty of outside space for alfresco […]
Sakura at Sake no Hana for the coming of spring
Sakura installation at Sake no Hana: In a dramatic reinvention of Sakura this year, Sake no Hana, in collaboration with Perrier-Jouët Champagne, has commissioned leading paper artist Lydia Kasumi Shirreff to create a Sakura inspired art installation at their Mayfair Japanese restaurant. Spring is the perfect time to visit Japan. The Japanese cherry tree comes into blossom […]
Corrigan’s Mayfair and Dickies Bar Review
Richard Corrigan’s Mayfair Restaurant – The Clatter of Forks and Spoons in a Fine Mayfair Setting: There are certain invitations which I know will be a real treat. Having visited a few times in the past, for me Corrigan’s is one of the best restaurants in Mayfair. It’s timeless, comfortable, elegant and inviting – somewhere […]
28-50 Mayfair – Perfect Pairings and a Hygge Space
Perfect pairings – half glasses complement excellent food at 28-50 Mayfair: 28-50 is one of those places that has never disappointed. It helps that I like the concept of a long wine list with everything available by the glass and most things by the half glass. It helps that I like the food. But, nevertheless, […]
Bocconcino Mayfair
An Italian in Mayfair – Bocconcino Review: I was intrigued. In the crowded London restaurant scene, it’s easy to miss openings. I’d never heard of Bocconcino and so when I got a message on social media asking me if I’d like to review I wanted to find out more. It turns out the restaurant has […]
Sakagura – Japanese Dining and a Sake lesson
Introducing Sakagura, Heddon Street: Way back in November I went to a launch party for Sakagura. Generally, I will pop into launch events, have a drink and then leave quickly – but this party was compelling. There was Japanese drumming, a Sake ceremony, delicious canapes and traditional Japanese artists making silhouette portraits and calligraphy bookmarks […]
From Jersey to London – Ormer in Mayfair
Ormer Mayfair at Flemings Hotel: The highlight of a recent visit to Jersey was dinner at Ormer. I have yet to write a full review and, as we indulged in the tasting menu, it will take some time for me to process all the images. A week or so later I was lucky to have […]
A Very Elegant Evening – The Polo Bar, Westbury Hotel
Cocktails and Bar Bites at the Polo Bar, Mayfair: Spending an evening eating and drinking in a top class bar is, I suspect, a fashion that is long overdue a revival. Especially when venues like the Polo Bar at the Westbury Hotel, Mayfair offers excellent food in portion sizes which don’t lead to a diet […]
Yuletide Afternoon Tea at Flemings Mayfair
A Seasonal Afternoon Tea in Mayfair: Tucked behind Piccadilly on Half Moon Street is my new favourite hidden gem – luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair. The hotel is currently undergoing a £14million refurbishment – although the full refurbishment will be complete in May 2016, The Drawing Room – a gorgeous space for afternoon tea – […]
Browns Hotel Festive Tea
Christmas Spirit at Brown’s Hotel, Mayfair, English Tea Room: Breathe a sign of relief, London’s oldest hotel, Brown’s of Mayfair doesn’t put Christmas decorations up until 1st December, sparing us all the feeling that everything has been dragging on just a little too long by the big day. But, on the first of December the […]