Season of Mists and Mellifluous Musicianship: A programme comprising Wagner, Bruckner and Schoenberg opened the Philharmonia’s 2018/19 season at the Royal Festival Hall where they are the orchestra in residence. I went along lured by the opportunity to see Esa-Pekka Salonen, hear one of the top Orchestras in the country and immerse myself in the powerful […]
Florentine Restaurant – the Herculean Burger
Florentine Restaurant Review: In the lead up to National Burger Day we were approached by Florentine Restaurant, just off the Southbank, who asked us to create a London Unattached version of their famous Herculean Burger. Always game for a spot of creativity in the kitchen we went with a Mexican them and created the Arriba! […]
The Loire Valley comes to the heart of London
Loire Valley Rosé Wine Barbecue Pairings: This summer has been unbelievably wonderfully warm, and London has been revelling in the heat with everyone trying to find places to eat and drink outside. We were able to combine these pleasures at a rosé wine barbecue dinner at Jimmy’s BBQ Club on the Southbank hosted by Loire Valley wines. […]
Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams
The Circus Abyssinia Troupe comes to London’s Underbelly festival: Following Circus Abyssinia Troupe’s smash hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017 and their appearance on ITV’s Royal Variety Performance, I was very excited to be invited to the opening show of their joyous production of Ethiopian Dreams at London’s Underbelly Festival on London’s Southbank. […]
Pinocchio at the National Theatre
Pinocchio – A Cautionary Tale: On hearing that the National Theatre was staging the cautionary folktale Pinocchio as their Christmas production I was reminded of the sweetened 1940’s Disney film version of the story and my treasured wooden Pinocchio figure I had as a child and thought it might be one for the family. Carlo […]
Afternoon Tea with a View – Oxo Tower, London
Afternoon Tea on the South Bank at Oxo Tower Restaurant: There’s nothing better on a warm summer’s afternoon than wandering along The South Bank. It’s a vibrant part of London with street theatre, market stalls and plenty going on besides the stunning views back across the River Thames. Walking from Embankment bridge past the Festival […]
St John – Maltby Street
Exploring Southwark – St John, Maltby Street: OK, so it might not be quite on my doorstep – but St John Maltby Street is just over a half hour walk from home, so I’m going to count it as a local. If, like me, you love food and wine and have something of a penchant […]
Travels with My God Daughter – Las Iguanas
In Chains – Las Iguanas: The South Bank used to have very little in terms of restaurants. But, there was a major refurbishment a few years ago and the place is now full of places to eat. It’s an area I know quite well and I have walked past Las Iguanas on a number of […]