Gilgamesh: Going Quackers In Camden
As most of you readers will know, I’m not a vegetarian, so why did I recently find myself in Camden’s Pan-Asian paradise Gilgamesh devouring ‘Mock Duck’? And more to the…
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A Taste Of Paris In Mayfair
Tucked away between Piccadilly and Park Lane, an idiosyncratic, bohemian little enclave exists of fascinating alleyways and pedestrianised side streets which are full of an eclectic mix of upmarket…
Fun Days Out For Kids This Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (apparently) and while it may not feel that way to a frazzled mum, it sure does to her children. There are myriad…
Chic Dining At The Parlour
If you’re looking for an ultra stylish restaurant that plates up wholesome food with a quirky edge then head to The Parlour Bar and Restaurant in Canary Wharf. Atmosphere: Before…
Christmas Foodies Festival Hits Brick Lane
Just in time to get stocked up on all the essentials, as well as lots of treats, for Christmas, comes the inaugural Foodies Festival Christmas, held at Brick Lane’s famous…
Cicchetti Comes To Covent Garden
Following the huge success of Cicchetti Manchester and London Piccadilly, The San Carlo Group of restaurants has brought the iconic Italian eatery to the heart of theatre land in Covent…
The Darling Buds Of Tallulah Rose
One gloomy autumn evening I found myself, rather unexpectedly, in a beautifully decked out warehouse in the backstreets of Brixton. An enchanting room welcomed me, with flower beds set in…
Afternoon Tea At The Strand Dining Rooms
Who doesn’t love afternoon tea? Something of an essential in London – delicious cakes, delectable sandwiches and gorgeous scones are a part of the quintessentially English experience. But while many…
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…
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…