Alfresco dining at La Terrasse on the Lane, 108 Brasserie The summer months bring alfresco dining to the fore, with plenty of opportunities to make the most of London’s outdoor terraces. I’m a fan of alfresco eating; the hot weather this summer has made it easier to plan an outside lunch without fear of a […]
Afternoons In Bloom at The Greenhouses (Marylebone)
Afternoon tea event with matched wines in a beautiful greenhouse hidden a stone’s throw away from Marylebone Road Great Britain must surely be the afternoon tea capital of the world. Nowhere else has managed to elevate the consumption of a cup of warm water infused with dried leaves to the refined heights achieved by the […]
Zoilo
Steak supremacy in Marylebone Zoilo has been a fixture in London’s steak scene for 14 years now. Bringing Diego Jacquet’s take on the classic Argentinian steakhouse to this chocolate box of a restaurant just down from Selfridge’s side entrance. This year, however, Jacquet and his team have cause to celebrate, as they have been ranked […]
Dreams of Olympus Menu at Brasserie of Light
Sparkling Dining at Selfridges, Oxford Street I used to be a West End girl, shopping in Selfridges and hopping on a Routemaster home – heck, I even had a Sears card when that was a thing, although I mainly used it in the Miss Selfridge concession. Twenty years later and I’m an East End girl, […]
Strawberry Afternoon Tea – The Langham
An exceptional and luxurious afternoon tea The Langham has been serving afternoon tea since 1865 and, based on our recent visit to try out their latest themed tea, long may they continue to do so. This summer they are offering a Strawberry Afternoon Tea (available until 2 August) in their glamorous Palm Court. The hotel […]
Roketsu – Marylebone
Seasonal Japanese cuisine If you are yearning for a familiar taste of Japan or are new to this unique cuisine, book a table at Roketsu, where you will find yourself steeped in the atmosphere, food, and respect for craft, design and culture that typifies the best Japanese restaurants. Enjoying every mouthful of my lunch, I […]
Italian Dining at Caldesi, Marylebone
Refined and elegant dining at Caldesi in Marylebone On the corner of Marylebone Lane, in the heart of Marylebone Village, is Caldesi, a family-run Italian restaurant owned by restaurateur Giancarlo and his artist wife, Katie. It’s evident throughout the restaurant that food is, and continues to be, their lifelong passion. Since the original opened, a […]
The Orrery Terrace with Renais Gin
A stylish and chic outdoor space – The Orrery Terrace with Renais Gin When the weather warms up, London takes on a new character, with outdoor spaces ideal for enjoying al fresco dining and drinking. If you are looking for a superb rooftop terrace, the Orrery Terrace with Renais Gin, in Marylebone High Street, should […]
The Italian Greyhound – Marylebone
Modern Italian dining The Italian Greyhound can be found in a calm spot on Seymour Street, usefully just round the corner from loud goings-on on Marble Arch, Edgware Road and Oxford Street. The restaurant’s aim is to cook food that is both familiar and innovative, using ingredients from sustainable, high-quality producers and growers. We went […]
Sunday Lunch at The Wigmore
Walking into The Wigmore, every bit a classic British pub on the corner of Regent Street, just opposite the BBC studios, you could easily imagine it as a favourite haunt of Dickens or Oscar Wilde.