Did you know, scientists calculated that Santa would have to visit 822 homes a second to deliver all the world’s presents on Christmas Eve, travelling at 650 miles a second? It’s a pretty impressive performance, but we reckon our talented team of chefs, party creators, event managers and designers could give old Saint Nick a … Continued
Sophie planned a four-day “wedding festival” for 270 guests in Bodrum, Turkey. Although a four-day wedding meant a lot more work for Sophie, it also meant that spending time with all 270 guests was that much more achievable! The biggest challenge for Sophie was the location; she had to take six trips to … Continued
ONE STAR BARRAFINA, SOHO W1 Despite the fact that you’ll likely have a wait of an hour or longer, you won’t leave Barrafina disappointed. The Soho tapas bar, which has been brilliant since 2007, is part restaurant, part theatre, in which diners play a part. CHEZ BRUCE, WANDSWORTH SW17 Chez Bruce isn’t especially original, … Continued
On Friday 25th September, The Mermaid is celebrating Macmillan Cancer Support’s 25th anniversary of the world’s biggest coffee morning with an array of sweet treats and delicious refreshments – and you are invited to join us! Situated by Blackfriars Bridge on the north bank of the Thames, the Mermaid is just a few minutes’ … Continued
This month we pay homage to the old favourites, including the might of traditional institutions such as The Savoy and The Wolseley to more unusual cult hits like Swiss restaurant and basement club St Moritz, or a fine dining restaurant housed within a block of flats – the Oslo Court Restaurant. CHUTNEY MARY, MAYFAIR SW1 … Continued
Soak up the history as you enjoy a tipple at one of these unmistakable London bars. AMERICAN BAR AT THE SAVOY, COVENT GARDEN WC2 The term ‘American Bar’ refers to a bar serving mixed or ‘American’ style drinks, more commonly known as cocktails. As transatlantic travel became more popular in the late 19th and … Continued
The bride and groom’s love of blue provided design inspiration – using sun prints, wedding planner Knot and Pop worked with silhouettes of flowers to create a beautifully organic scene with an eclectic mix of materials, textures and references. The day began with a drinks reception, where guests enjoyed Lychee & pink ginger soft cocktails, … Continued
The fundraising event was held by the Believe in Magic charity – an organisation set up in order to spread magic to terminally ill children and their families. The evening was hosted by One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, with fellow band member Liam Payne also in attendance, so of course it created a huge buzz on … Continued
The Create British Bake Off has returned for another season of showstoppers! The Create team are on the hunt for the ultimate home baker, and there are plenty of goodies on offer to those whose baked masterpieces impress our judges. The competition kicks off on 24th August and will run for eight weeks. All you need … Continued
NY-LON AT THE O2, GREENWICH Situated in the entertainment district of The O2, NY-LON will offer a new destination for less formal business meetings, as well as a base for employee and corporate entertaining, social events and parties. The lounge has capacity for a maximum of 300 guests and features a large bar and seating area. In … Continued
CASA CRUZ, NOTTING HILL W11 Casa Cruz invites diners to gather for drinks at an oval copper bar before dining on dishes such as charcoal-grilled monkfish, Argentine steaks and homemade ice creams. PARADISE GARAGE, BETHNAL GREEN E2 Thoughtfully prepared dishes, tasting menus and picnics served in industrial-cool digs under arches at new Bethnal Green … Continued
With so many smartphones and willing photographers out there, it’s important to stand out from the crowd. Here are our top five tips for getting the most out of your edible subjects. Five Tips to Improve Your Food Photography Use Natural Light Make sure you get that window table! An abundance of natural … Continued
Foraged food is fresher, more unusual, diverse and more flavoursome than produce you might find on the shelves of your local supermarket. Our development chef Euan Peach isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty and go foraging for his dinner. Euan created a three-course meal inspired by the ingredients he collected on the banks of … Continued
BRILLIANT CORNERS, 470 KINGSLAND RD, LONDON E8 4AE Brilliant Corners focuses on sustainable Japanese food and drinks. It’s all about the rum. Try the lethal but amazing Ti-Punch. MANERO’S, 232 KINGSLAND ROAD LONDON E2, 8AX Manero’s is a secret gateway on Kingsland road, midway between Shoreditch and Dalston. The intimate speakeasy and private … Continued
SUVLAKI, 21 BATEMAN STREET, LONDON W1 Souvlaki is a Greek favourite; this new Athenian grill will focus on the grilled meat dish, which is served on skewers or as a wrap. BARRAFINA, 43 DRURY LANE COVENT GARDEN LONDON WC2 Ever-popular tapas spot Barrafina opens its third restaurant this July. Head to … Continued