The Wigmore at the Langham Hotel: When someone creates what is obviously a winning formula we all wonder why it hasn’t been done sooner. Converting what was The Langham Hotel‘s spa into a traditional London tavern with a luxury accent sounded unlikely to me, but the actuality of The Wigmore is a stunning space with […]
The Chartwell Terrace at the Churchill Bar
The Churchill Bar & Terrace at Hyatt Regency London: The Churchill Bar, in association with the National Trust have brought a flavour of the serene gardens of Chartwell – Sir Winston Churchill’s family home – to the heart of London. Inspired by the long summers Sir Winston and Lady Churchill spent both at Chartwell, and […]
Mac and Wild Fitzrovia – a Scottish Sanctuary
A Scottish Supper at Mac & Wild: I’ve been to Mac & Wild for brunch and thoroughly enjoyed the somewhat tongue in cheek menu with square sausages and scooby snacks joining classic brunch dishes for an indulgent roam through Scotland. There’s something of a lack of good Scottish restaurants in London – while for me, […]
Wedgwood Afternoon Tea at The Langham
Back to Classics – The New Wedgwood Afternoon Tea: I have long been a fan of the afternoon tea served at The Langham. It is partly a function of the elegant setting – the high-ceilinged palm room with comfortable banquettes, beautifully floral arrangements and a pianist at the grand piano. The patisserie of Cherish Finden, […]
The Year of the Rooster at Hakkasan Hanway Place
Year of the Rooster Signature Chinese New Year Menu – Hakkasan Hanway Place: Chinese New Year is approaching fast. It’s the year of the Fire Rooster a year which (apparently) should see progress, a move towards honour and integrity and to a general level of restraint. This year we will all be more polite and […]
A Festive Afternoon Tea at the Langham
Festive Asprey Afternoon Tea at the Langham London: The Langham, London has just launched an Asprey’s inspired festive afternoon tea. Lucky me, I was invited along to be one of the first to try it – and, since the pastries from Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden are, in my opinion, the best in London it was […]
La Tasca Review
La Tasca – Spanish Tapas With autumn well and truly here and winter on the way, what better way to warm the spirits than an evening meal at the Spanish restaurant La Tasca, I was invited to sample their new autumn menu. We headed down to a cosy, welcoming restaurant, in the buzzing James Street […]
Langham Afternoon Tea – Cherish Finden:
Butterflies and Daisies – Cherish Finden’s new Afternoon Tea at the Langham: I love afternoon tea. I accept far too many invitations for tea and I have become something of an aficionado. But where in London serves the best afternoon tea? That’s one of those enigmas which will never be solved for me, there are […]
Cretan Feast at The Life Goddess
Hedonism from Crete at the Life Goddess: Crete is one of those places high up on my bucket list that I haven’t quite got to yet. I have family on the mainland of Greece so my trips there tend to revolve around seeing them. But I often hear my cousins and other Greek friends talk about […]
Year of the Monkey – Cha Cha Moon
Cha Cha Moon Chinese New Year Feast for the Year of the Monkey: It’s the Chinese Year of the Monkey coming up and Cha Cha Moon are celebrating by offering a £19.99 set menu for a week from February 8th. The deal includes a set main dish, a side, a dessert with a cocktail to finish […]