Launches of Pisco Gobernador and Highshot
WITH temperatures fitfully beginning to rise in recent weeks, the thought of summery cocktails begins to loom large again in a drinker’s ...
Review: Donna Margherita
- IT WAS only last autumn that I finally visited Naples for the first time, sampling some of the finest cuisine the Campania region had to offer, ...
Restaurant Review: The Cedar, Maida Vale
IT IS always interesting to peruse the walls of certain restaurants, and what the proprietor has chosen to hang on them – some like to exhibit ...
Review: Corinthia Hotel London
IT'S BEEN five years since the five star Corinthia London on Northumberland Avenue first opened its doors to the public - a grand Victorian ...
Silent Pool Gin showcase
THIS week, in a subterranean bar inside Southwark’s Hixter Bankside restaurant, I had the pleasure of sampling for the first time both Silent Pool ...
Gloria Kennedy London. Luxury Perfumed Candles
Gloria Kennedy has made Wellbeing and Home products for private customers for decades from luxury soy wax candles, organic soaps, room sprays ...
Film Review: The Last Man on the Moon
Because a person's real life is not as narrative-friendly as a movie, a documentary about that person is always a little bit more of a challenge to watch, ...
Film Review: The Club
I liked this movie because of its multi-layered approach to storytelling. Along with its engaging primary story there is a secondary broader narrative; ...
Casanova Prosecco showcase
PROSECCO lovers might have heard the ...
A Day In The Life of London’s Coworking Spaces
The sound of typing ripples through the room, washing over the group like waves. An air of hushed concentration hangs above the rows of gently bowed ...
Restaurant Review: Kettner’s Brasserie
THERE’s always something special about visiting an old restaurant – not just 'old looking' but genuinely venerable, as is this Soho ...
50 Shades of Grey – Film Premiere
What: 50 Shades of Grey – Film Premiere (London) Where: Leicester Square, London When: February 2015 Who: Dakota Johnson, James Dornan, EL James ...
Review: Barry’s Bootcamp
It happened at the dinner table. Someone mentioned spinning. The words started tumbling out. “Well you see it’s exactly like Barry’s. Except, it ...
Restaurant Review: Carom
On Soho’s Wardour Street in the heart of the West End sits an Indian restaurant that ticks boxes most others don’t tick, most ...
Review: Ristorante Frescobaldi
I was once given five minutes by a friend at a bar to come back with a free drink, after a brief conversation where he assumed I could have ‘anyone’ ...
The Interstellar – Film European Premiere
What: The Interstellar – Film European Premiere (London) Where: Leicester Square, London When: October 2014 Who: Matthew McConaughey, Wes Bentley, ...
Collars & Coats Gala Ball 2014
What: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s annual world-famous Collars & Coats Gala Ball returns for a spectacular night of entertainment and ...
Review: The Balcon Restaurant
What: The Balcon Where: 8 Pall Mall, London SW1. Off Trafalgar Square. Part of the adjoining 5 Star Sofitel Hotel at 6 Waterloo Place, but the good news ...
Restaurant Review: Bengal Clipper
You can usually estimate a restaurant’s qualities and popularity from the calibre of celebrity patron it attracts – indeed many venues like to ...
The Imitation Game: Premiere. BFI 2014 London Film Festival
What: The Imitation Game Premiere opens the BFI London Film Festival 2014 Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightly, ...
Maison Bohemique AW14/15 collection
Who: Maison Bohemique opens first pop-up store in London What: They describe themselves as a ‘Russian demi couture label’ Style: Flamboyant, a ...
The Gastronomical! Guide to… Fabulous Food
The debut novel of sisters Claire Bosi (Hibiscus Restaurant) and Petrie Hosken (Broadcaster), ‘The Gastronomical! Guide to… Fabulous Food’ is a ...
Love Rosie: Film World Premiere
What: Love Rosie – Film World Premiere (London) Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, Suki Waterhouse, Cecelia Ahern, ...
Review: Dolphin Tale 2
Dolphin Tale 2 exudes the same home-spun storytelling and charm as its predecessor which begs the question why this feel good family movie wasn’t ...
Review: The Athenaeum Hotel
Welcome To Your London Home The Athenaeum is one of London’s best kept secrets - definitely the jewel in the capital’s crown. Situated in Piccadilly ...
MULTIPLIED Art Fair
What: MULTIPLIED, the UK’s only art fair dedicated to contemporary prints and editions Where: Christie’s South Kensington When: Open to the public ...
Leaders of the Pack: LFW SS15 Bora Aksu
I have always maintained that the biannual fashion weeks tell you one thing the minute we hit the catwalks: which brands are the leaders, and who, the ...
Summertime Gladness: The Radio Rooftop Bar at ME London
This summer, the word "rooftop" was bound to vibrato across every Londoner's voice. "But have you been to the rooftop at Selfridges yet?" competing ...
Review: Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
In need of no introduction is Oxfordshire’s home of gastronomy, two Michelin starred Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons by Raymond Blanc OBE. In fact, ...
GQ Awards 2014 – all the photos
What: GQ Awards 2014 Where: Royal Opera House, London Who: ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair, Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan, Mackenzie Crook, Benedict ...
Horst: Photographer of Style
Exhibition - Horst: Photographer of Style Victoria & Albert Museum, London 6 Sept 2014 – 4 January 2015 Not to be missed… Horst: ...
Whisky Socials at The Athenaeum
The Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments acclaimed Whisky Socials take place on the last friday of every month. It’s a great chance to sample drams from ...
spectra Lights Up London
spectra was an inspired addition to the ‘Lights Out’ initiative to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of WW1. spectra is a fantastical ...
Restaurant Review Zumbura
Restaurant Review Zumbura. First impressions, what a fantastic little place with wonderful subtlety and detail in the decor. I’m convinced this is lost ...
Book Review: A London Pub For Every Occasion
This book thoughtfully and creatively lists 161 pubs in 22 unique sections. Each section is tailored towards a different whim or fancy, from pubs for ...
The Olivier Awards 2014
What: The Olivier Awards 2014 Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Tom Hiddleston, Kristin Davis, Book of Mormon, James McAvoy, Lesley ...
The Quiet Ones. Film Premiere, Leicester Sq., London
What: The Quiet Ones. Film Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Jared Harris, Sam Claflin, Laura Haddock, Olivia Cooke, Rory ...
Holland & Holland – Umang Hutheesing SS14 collection
London's influential fashion and luxury leaders descended on Holland & Holland's legendary showroom in Mayfair's elegant Bruton Street to be dazzled ...
Noah – Film Premiere
What: Noah - Film Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Jennifer Connelly, Director; Darren Aronofsky, Emma Watson, Ray ...
Muppets Most Wanted: Film Premiere, London
What: Muppets Most Wanted: Film Premiere Where: Curzon Mayfair, London Who: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Ty Burrell, Ricky Gervais, ...
Captain America – The Winter Soldier: Film Premiere
What: Captain America - The Winter Soldier: Film Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L Jackson, ...
Coffee table book: The Perfect Gentleman
English Luxury recommends... The Perfect Gentleman. The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and Style in London. Written by James Sherwood, with ...
Coffee table book: Savile Row
English Luxury recommends... Savile Row. The Master Tailors of British Bespoke Written by James Sherwood • Foreword by Tom Ford “if I ...
Launch: The Clink Restaurant, HMP Brixton
The Clink Charity opens the doors of The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton – the charity’s third training restaurant. The Clink Restaurant at HMP ...
Restaurant Review: Asian Room at Novikov
Novikov is not a Grand Slam tennis player nor a principal dancer at the Bolshoi. Both were gems offered to me by a comedic doorman at a gambling ...
Marcos Marin – Icons
Gallery Elena Shchukina is delighted to present Icons, the first UK solo exhibition of Monaco-based Brazilian artist Marcos Marin. [caption ...
Dramatic London Skyline
Large parts of middle and southern England have been at the mercy of the gods for the last month with record breaking rainfall ensuring thousands of ...
Allan Forsyth: Vivid Light
Gallery Elena Shchukina is delighted to host new and recent works of Scottish artist Allan Forsyth. The photography-based exhibition runs from 6 February ...
Restaurant Review: Moti Mahal
MOTI Mahal is one of the frontrunners of London’s higher-end Indian restaurants, adding a needed touch of class to a cuisine that has been sorely ...
The Monuments Men, Film Premiere, London
What: The Monuments Men, Film Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, ...
Sensational Butterflies
The Natural History Museum are staging 'Sensational Butterflies', an interactive exhibition that allows you to wander among hundreds of the beautiful ...
Affordable Art Fair, London
Since 1999, the Affordable Art Fair has been challenging perceptions of the art world. You do not have to be a millionaire or an expert to enjoy art! This ...
Robocop: Film Premiere, IMAX, London
What: Robocop. Film Premiere Where: IMAX London Who: José Padilha, Gary Oldman, Joel Kinnaman, Michael Keaton, Abbie Cornish, Jennifer ...
Art – Nelson Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom
London’s Belgravia Gallery has extended the current exhibition which showcases its collection of powerful artwork by Nelson Mandela to commemorate his ...
Review: Luisa Omielan. What would Beyoncé do?!
Soho Theatre friday 27th december 2013 – saturday 11th january 2014. Bookings: Monday to Saturday. All ticket enquires: www.sohotheatre.com ...
Caviar delights at Novikov
Caviar has long been viewed as the delicacy of aristocrats, the “food of the Tsars”, so it is only fitting that Novikov Restaurant, which in 2011 ...
Mandela: Film Premiere, Leicester Sq, London
What: Mandela. Film Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Simo ...
Hunger Games, Catching Fire: Film Premiere, London
What: Hunger Games, Catching Fire. Film Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, ...
Gift: Roast. A very British Cookbook
What's the big news? Marcus Verberne, Head Chef of Roast in Borough Market is publishing the restaurant’s first cookbook with Absolute ...
Thor. The Dark World: Film Premiere, Leicester Sq, London
What: Thor. The Dark World, Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, ...
Saving Mr Banks: Film Premiere, Leicester Sq, London
What: Saving Mr Banks, Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Tom Hanks, Mark Strong, Lily Allen, Emma Thompson, Ruth Wilson, ...
Locke: Film Premiere, Leicester Square, London
What: Locke, Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Tom Hardy, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Tom Holland, Ben Daniels, ...
Gravity: Film Premiere, Leicester Square, London
What: Gravity, Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Stars, Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris, Alfonso Cuarón, Jonás ...
Only Lovers Left Alive: Film Premiere, Leicester Sq, London
What: Only Lovers Left Alive, Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Tom Hiddleston, Tilda Swinton, Mia Wasikowska, John Hurt, ...
Drinking Buddies: Film Premiere, Leicester Sq, London
What: Drinking Buddies Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Director Joe Swanberg, Anna Kendrick, Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, ...
Captain Phillips: Film Premiere, Leicester Square, London
What: Captain Phillips Premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Paul Greengrass, Julien Fellowes, Terry ...
12 Years a Slave: Film Premiere, Leicester Square, London
What: 12 Years a Slave premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Who: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Colm Meaney, Steve McQueen, ...
Restaurant Review: Olivocarne
Sometimes the idea of reviewing Italian restaurants is akin to comparing Brazilian footballers - they're all so damn good! So when dining at Olivocarne I ...
The Counselor: Film Premiere, Leicester Square, London
Where: Leicester Square, London What: The Counselor premiere Who: Ridley Scott, Javier Bardem, Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, Tom Hooper, ...
Restaurant Review: Balthazar, Covent Garden
It’s been the most hyped-up opening in London restaurants for many years - it’s as if someone has invented some new way of eating or dining. Yet ...
Restaurant Review: Brasserie Chavot
Back in the days when such things were permissible, your intrepid restaurant critic was dispatched by the FT to go to Cannes, where an English chef was ...
Restaurant Review: Yamal Alsham at Imperial Wharf
Central London riverside developments can sometimes be soulless places, and a windswept Imperial Wharf is no exception when the sun’s not around, no ...
Film Premières in London 2008-2013 part 1
Photographer Bernd Talasch has spent many a fractious evening navigating over-zealous security staff and clipboard waving PRs, not to mention the scrum ...
Roast hosts launch of Shekhar Bhatia exhibition
Acclaimed Borough Market-based restaurant Roast has selected the work of leading journalist, photographer and documentary maker Shekhar Bhatia for its ...
Restaurant Review: Tamarind, Mayfair
I remember 15 years ago going to the opening night of Tamarind, then the first and still one of only a few super-slick Indian restaurants in London. It ...
Restaurant Review: China Tang at the Dorchester
Confucius say: When opening Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, make it Kosher. And when opening one in Mayfair, make it halal. There are only two ...
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