SeasonaliTea – a Lighter, Seasonal Afternoon Tea from the Langham Hotel: There is a possibility that I indulge in afternoon tea just a little more than I should. What better excuse than hearing that The Langham Hotel has just launched a new tea which is intended to be lighter, with a reduction in the use […]
Dim Sum Sunday – Hakkasan Hanway Place
Dim Sum Sunday – better than a bottomless brunch: While a hidden lower ground floor restaurant in central London might sound like a hot summer’s day nightmare, Hakkasan Hanway Place is a stunning, contemporary styled Asian restaurant with GREAT air conditioning. What better place to escape and enjoy Dim Sum Sunday when it’s just too […]
Hankies – Marble Arch
Indian Restaurant Marble Arch, London at Hankies, the Montcalm Hotel I was a bit confused by the invitation to dine at Hankies Marble Arch, the newest site opened by renowned chef and Hankies founder Anirudh Arora. To me, a hankie is something that you keep in your pocket to blow your nose on, to my partner, […]
Valentines Sensory Dining – The Arch London
The ultimate sensory dining experience for Valentine’s Day If you want to really treat your significant other, then cupid’s arrow will be flying to their heart if you plan your dinner date at The Arch’s fine dining Hunter 486 restaurant for a Valentine’s Day sensory dining experience. We went along to try it out and […]
Darjeeling Express – a Supper Club comes Good
Comfort and Warmth at Darjeeling Express: I first met Asma Khan at a Supper Club showcase event at The School of Wok. A bubbly, charming lady, he’d brought along a whole series of Indian street food dishes for us to try. I can remember taking note and meaning to find my way to her supper […]
Langham London – Festive Afternoon Tea 2017
It’s feeling a lot like Christmas at The Langham London: There’s nothing quite like a festive afternoon tea to start getting me into the mood for Christmas. Particularly when it happens to be at The Langham, London in the elegant Palm Court. Sitting with a glass of Perrier Jouët Champagne in hand, we were really […]
Mad Hatter’s Christmas Afternoon Tea at Sanderson London
A festive take on the Mad Hatter’s Tea, Sanderson London: Regular readers of London-Unattached may have noticed that I love afternoon tea. Sanderson London has been running their Mad Hatter’s afternoon tea for some time now, although it has evolved over time. This year they are introducing a Christmas variation, the Mad Hatter’s Christmas Afternoon Tea, […]
Fancy Crab – A Fish Fest in Marylebone
Shellfish Supper in Marylebone at Fancy Crab: What is it that inspires the designers of fish restaurants to make them look as if they might once have been a fish shop? There are, of course, varying degrees of fish shop styling – at Fancy Crab it was relatively restrained. Just some marble-topped tables, exposed brickwork and […]
The Wigmore – A British Tavern Revival
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 […]