One event I look forward to every year is the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. It’s a fantastic way to discover new cuisines and chefs, and to delve into the local food culture of its respective cities. This year’s list was announced on 6 June, and I was thrilled to see Cape Town’s La Colombe…
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The Orangery at Kensington Palace – London
Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Kensington Palace Gardens, The Orangery offers a serene escape in the heart of London. Imagine a countryside retreat with a grand mansion overlooking a beautifully landscaped garden. Normally, my park visits involve chasing my energetic toddler on busy weekends – often, trying to steer her away from the ice…
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Seven Park Place by William Drabble – London (Review)
At Seven Park Place, it’s the little details that sets it apart from similar fine dining establishments. Decked out in the most sumptuous decor and luxurious furnishings, the tiny eatery consists of just 9 tables, making it one of the smallest Michelin-starred eateries in the world.
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Core by Clare Smyth – London (Review)
You have to really admire the work that Clare Smyth has done for the UK food industry, her commitment to local, sustainable produce and food artistry. Having spent years running a three michelin starred establishment (Gordon Ramsay’s 3 eponymous restaurant), and being the first female chef to do so, Clare Smyth is now showcasing her…
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Drinks at The Stafford Hotel – London
I’m sure I’m not the first person who’s drawn to places which have a story to tell so it so happened that not long along, I found myself immersed in the remarkable history of The Stafford. A few months back, I had the opportunity to visit their recently revamped restaurant and bar, The Game Bird,…
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Celebrating ‘La Tomatina’ at El Pirata – Mayfair, London
‘La Tomatina’, Spain’s annual tomato throwing festival, might be one of the country’s most well known events. But if you aren’t able to head to Valencia to take part, why not celebrate with some tomato based dishes? This year, El Pirata have launched a ‘Tomatina Tapas’ menu to celebrate this tradition. Tucked away on a…
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Afternoon tea at Emmeline’s, The Conrad – London
At Emmeline’s, the start of every new season is marked by exciting seasonal desserts that celebrate well-loved British icons and with summer in full swing, this means some of these icons have been brought to life, or are not quite how you’d expect… Occupying the back of the entrance floor, Afternoon tea at Emmeline’s is…