Alyn Williams at the Westbury – Preview Supper Club: Last year I was lucky enough to visit the Westbury to review, a stunning five star luxury hotel in the heart of Mayfair, London’s most exclusive shopping district. I was hoping to be able to visit Alyn Williams at the Westbury then, but sadly the restaurant […]
Matsya – Contemporary Indian Restaurant Mayfair
Dining at Matsya, Mayfair: There’s a pocket of Mayfair prime estate to the north of Green Park tube station which seems to have become a haven for contemporary Indian restaurants. Benares, Gymkhana and Jamavar are all places I’ve enjoyed and would happily recommend (as would the Michelin guide, all three are Michelin starred). Along with Tamarind […]
The Colony Grill
Dinner at The Colony Grill – The Beaumont Hotel: The Colony Grill is not merely a restaurant. It is an experience that transports diners to 1920’s New York. Situated in Mayfair, but a block away from Selfridges and the mayhem of Oxford Street, the restaurant exudes grace and elegance. The Art Deco style begins in […]
Feria de Jerez at StreetXO London
StreetXO London, Tio Pepe and Feria de Jerez A last-minute invitation to preview the sherries on offer for the StreetXO Feria de Jerez sounded intriguing. I’m partial to a little sherry – and I’ve done enough sherry tastings and recipe development of my own with sherry now to understand a little about the complexity and […]
Abd el Wahab Lebanese Restaurant
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 […]