A Spell Binding Afternoon Tea Experience My son and I rushed away from work on Thursday afternoon for a new “immersive” afternoon tea experience at The Potion Room, Cutter & Squidge in Soho. Unlike our jobs that day, this was certainly not mundane! Arriving at Brewer Street, we were both not sure what exactly to […]
Inko Nito Soho – Review
Inko Nito restaurant – a hit in Soho For any observer of the upmarket London restaurant scene, chef and restaurateur Rainer Becker is a major player. His flagship concepts such as Zuma and Roka have been rolled out internationally to locations as diverse as Hong Kong, Istanbul, Rome, Dubai and New York. So, when I was […]
Vegan Cocktails and Food, W London
Vegan Cocktails and Food at The Perception, W London Despite the drizzly evening in London, I was looking forward to trying some new vegan cocktails and food at The Perception, the restaurant at W London. It has been a while since I walked through Leicester Square but it’s still buzzing with all kinds of street […]
A London Date-Night with Black Cow and HIX
Mark’s Bar, Hix Brewer Street – Black Cow Vodka: When I was younger and single, I used to love going out in London on a Friday night. Everyone is happy that the weekend has started, and there’s a happy buzz in the bars and restaurants. So I was pleased to hop on a tube after […]
Gelupo’s Chocolate Sagra,
Choc Ice Ice Baby… I’m a huge fan of Gelupo, Bocco di Lupo chef Jacob Kenedy’s highly lauded artisan gelateria in Soho. I need next to no reason to run in there for my regular premium gelato fix. So, when I heard that they were launching a Chocolate Sagra, a month-long chocolate festival from 6th January to […]
Bone Daddies London Review
Bone Daddies London – Ramen in Soho London: An invite to review Bone Daddies Ramen in London! So far as I know there is no particular way to qualify as a restaurant reviewer. In my case I have always loved food and eating out. And I particularly like Japanese restaurants where I can at least […]
The Century Club – Review
A Soho Club with Food – The Century: I’ve worked and played a lot in Soho since the late 1970s and somehow The Century Club has passed me by. So when I was invited to review I was keen to fill the gap in my SohoOpening its doors in 2001, the club sits behind a […]
Testing Testing Testing 1 2 3; The Test Kitchen in Soho
Trying The Test Kitchen: I just loved the idea of this restaurant; to be able to try new and innovative dishes being created by talented chefs in front of your eyes, and then be invited to give feedback. The Test Kitchen is the brainchild of Adam Simmonds, where he is inviting the public to become […]
Antigua and Barbuda Beach Shack comes to Archer Street in Soho
Archer Street gets a Caribbean Vibe: There’s something rather lovely about an invitation to the opening of a new bar space that promises the opportunity to get sand between your toes; how could we resist?! Archer Street has redesigned one of its bars to take weary Londoners into the heart and soul of the Caribbean, […]
International Coffee Day at TY Soho
A Coffee Fest at TY Soho: Celebrating International Coffee Day seemed like a great idea seeing as I am a self-confessed and passionate coffee addict. Hosting the event was TY in Noel Street, a super cool coffee house in the heart of Soho, buzzing even at 3.30pm on a Saturday afternoon. We were there to […]