East Meets West at 48 Knightsbridge
As the rain beats down on the window of the taxi, I’m dreading the short skip to the restaurant across the road. But then, as if by magic, through the…
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Matsuri St James: A Festival Of The Senses
While my first experience of sushi at the tender age of 19 wasn’t anything to write home about, ever since my first visit to Nobu I’ve been hooked on high-end…
Afternoon tea in high spirits
It is a well-known fact that bringing booze into the equation improves almost anything, and Paramount – the bar and restaurant at the top of London’s iconic Centre Point building…
Healthy Treats On A Busy Street
Belles! I’ve discovered a healthy, not to mention unique place to stop off for a bite to eat when you’re shopping in town. Brand spanking new, 106 Baker St is…
Posh Pizzas In Mayfair
Pizza places are ten-a-penny in London, and not exactly luxurious. Or so we thought at Belle About Town, until we stumbled upon the Mayfair Pizza Company. Nestled in a courtyard…
Secret Garden BBQ Before Summer is Out
Although the weather has turned prematurely autumnal in August we are still holding out hope that we get a little more summer sun. However, even if the winds are a…
Bacchus Sundays: Reinventing the Roast
This post is all about an epic Sunday Roast. Yes, that which is generally consumed on chilly winter days and/or afternoons after the night before. Is there really a place for comfort food in the heat of…
Lanes Of London: Around The World In Two Hours
Ah, London. A melting pot of religions, cultures and of course, cuisine. In this truly cosmopolitan city, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to food; in Brick Lane…
Gin O’clock At 214 Bermondsey
I’ve always viewed gin with suspicion – not surprising when you consider its history. The story goes that after William of Orange brought into the country from Holland in 1689,…
World Cup Fever Goes Foodie
Whether you’re fussed about football or not, there’s no avoiding World Cup fever this summer. If you’re in the former, free-kick-loving camp we’ve got the score on some of the…