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Renaissance Pubs Turns 10 | Free Food For A Decade Competition!

May 16, 2013

With a hefty portfolio of six beautiful and traditional British pubs sitting pretty and perching perfectly south of the river, it's hard to believe that Renaissance Pubs recently celebrated its tenth birthday. It must be with envious eyes and secret admiration that competition looks on, as each pub is wholly grandiose in its own right. Read More »

5 Truly Indulgent Reasons to Celebrate the 100th RHS Chelsea Flower Show

May 12, 2013

The 100th RHS Chelsea Flower Show is fast approaching! See a round-up of CDCLifestyle's most indulgent ways to celebrate the botanical event. Read More »

Bring 5* Dining Home with Electrolux’s Grand Cuisine System

May 9, 2013

Recreating a Michelin-starred dining experience within the confines of your own home is a notion most without personal chefs would meet with hearty disregard. Although, if you discovered there was indeed a way to enjoy food at home that met the standards presented by the likes of Alain Ducasse and Tom Aikens, for example, it's probably safe to assume this same whole heartedness that once found solace in disregard, would be displaced into feelings of excitement, curiosity and enthusiasm. Well, prepare yourselves as modern culinary technology has made this the case exactly. Introducing Electrolux Grand Cuisine: the pioneering professional cooking system tailored to suit domesticity and some of the world's most exquisite homes. Read More »

The Nth Degree Club Book Launch | The Mandarin Oriental Hotel

May 3, 2013

24k gold danced in our champagne flutes as delectable nibbles circulated and glasses clinked in the sun-lit Lugia room at the Mandarin Oriental last Monday. Why so exquisite, one may ask? An eclectic mix of people including fashionistas, financiers, journalists, press and friends had come together to celebrate the launch of The Nth Degree Club Book, the debut coffee table edition from London's foremost private dining society, The Nth Degree Club. Read More »

Club Columbia arrives at Park Lane | Harry Sasson at The InterContinental

May 3, 2013

When your taste buds are in need of inspiration and a flavoursome awakening, it can be hard to find the right location and cuisine type to sate them. However, for a limited time (17th - 25th May) those dining at the InterContinental, Park Lane, can look forward to a taste sensation of South American descent with Club Columbia taking up temporary residence at the Cookbook Cafe... Read More »

Prime Steak and More at Palm London

April 18, 2013

Star of the table at Palm is the steak: New York strip, rump and boneless rib-eye to be precise. Sourced exclusively from Smithfield stalwart – Tom Hixson & Co – and grilled to perfection by Executive Chef Spencer Westcott and his kitchen, the Palm serves gorgeously marbled and tender corn fed, hand selected USDA Prime beef aged for a minimum of 35 days ... But the reasons to choose Palm don't stop with the steaks. Read More »

Executive Le Soleil Affordable Luxury in the Heart of Vancouver

April 2, 2013

You do not need to pay though the nose to find luxury. Executive Le Soleil Hotel is a small boutique property that is a favourite with business travellers and out-of-town sports fans alike. Read More »

Luxury Sunday Brunch at the Blue Boar

March 25, 2013

Chef Jon Ingram of the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar at the Intercontinental Westminster has brilliantly transcribed current foodie trends and refined them to a five star standard while ensuring his menu retains all the fun and flavour of the London street. Indulging in the Blue Boar's Sunday only luxury brunch is an excellent way to taste for yourself. Read More »

Sophisticated Indian Flavours at Zaika

March 24, 2013

Sumptuously situated within a grade 2 listed, late Gothic revival Victorian building (it used to be a bank) with high carved ceilings, massive windows and plenty of original architectural features – a visit to Zaika is a feast for the eyes. Read More »

Nip/Tuck Package at W London’s Away Spa and Spice Market Restaurant

March 15, 2013

Seemingly a world away from the bustle of Chinatown and the throngs of folk passing through Leicester Square, the Away Spa is a lofty and calming retreat situated at the W London hotel a mere six storeys above all the urban action. Down on the ground floor, the W's Spice Market restaurant exudes its own tranquil feel while allowing guests to dine and people-watch in comfort and style. Combining a visit to both spa and restaurant at the W yields a luxuriant 'escape from it all' in a conveniently central setting. Read More »

A Beguiling Ode to Great Britain at Alvin Leung’s Bo London

March 10, 2013

It's been a little over a month now, and I still find myself carrying on about how lovely my dining experience at Bo London was. I've enjoyed a fair number of fine meals since but, still, something about my time at Bo lingers. Odds are my dinner will go down as the best meal of the year. And if not, well then, the rest of 2013 promises to be one of exquisite culinary delight. Read More »

Volpetti, a Truffle Lover’s Salumeria in Rome

February 6, 2013

Volpetti is a lovely family owned salumeria specialising in all things tartufi alongside a quality assortment of cured meats, home made pastas and all sorts of other Italian delicacies. Here you'll find a gorgeous selection of freshly prepared dishes here as well and a deli counter stacked high with freshly baked pizza slices, calzones and panini as well as an array of potential gifts for all your gourmet friends back home. Read More »

Naga Restaurant | Chinese Food in the Heart of Kensington

February 4, 2013

Stepping in from a blustery installment of Kensington high street, I found myself thrown into a hazy Oriental dream. A dim-lit bar, aromatic candles and calming far eastern music – you know the type; swishing water, distant bird call - all providing atmospheric bliss as I took a seat in the cozy den of a bar at Naga Restaurant. Read More »

How to lose weight and get in shape for life!

January 14, 2013

"Did you know 92-98% of all dieters gain back all their lost weight? ...Here is the Easy Solution to Get in Shape for Life Read More »

Fairmont Chateau Whistler review

December 14, 2012

Whistler is the Mecca of ski resorts in North America- and arguably, the world. Its world-class status was sealed in 2010 when it hosted the Winter Olympics. With 210 runs, from terrifying double blacks to blue runs for beginners, there is something for everyone – even if you don’t want to ski. Read More »

PRET A DINER returns to LONDON with “ITALIANS DO IT BETTER” from May 9 – June 30!

May 9, 2012

“ITALIANS DO IT BETTER” is now underway amidst the inspiring grandeur of 50 St James’s which is otherwise no longer open to the public Read More »

Assaggetti – ‘Not all Italian restaurants are just Pasta or Pizza’

March 18, 2012

Located just around the corner from Piccadilly Circus, Assaggetti is right in the heart of the West End's Theatre circuit and directly opposite the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Whilst I do not want to pigeon-hole it as Theatre going restaurant, it certainly does lend itself well to being the perfect pre-Theatre destination for nibbles and nourishment. Read More »