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.
In stark contrast to the typically ostentatious entrance halls and foyers of London’s 5-Star Grand Hotels, the discreet entrance of Kensington’s best kept secret, Blakes, feels like walking on to an Indiana Jones film set, before then descending into a seductive lair of Far-Eastern escapism.
Tokyo has been named the most expensive city in the world. The research was carried out by analysing the prices of 150 products and services including food, property, transport and clothing to establish the costliest places to live across the globe.
There are some wonderfully talented jewellery designers working in London at present and one of the names that keeps popping onto my radar is Alice Cicolini, a London-based designer of jewellery, creative director and author.
The first properties at London’s iconic Battersea Power Station have gone on sale prompting possibly the largest ‘property binge’ in the city’s history with £600m of property being sold in just four days.
It has been impossible not to notice the regularity with which low quality, high volume clothing stores crop up on the high street. We are beset with them and they have become somewhat of a blight upon our once sartorially excellent high streets here in the city of London.
Always in search of culinary delights, resident foodie Jodie Jones ventured to newly opened Del Mercato. Through adding sophistication and finesse to a cuisine best associated with hearty, rustic portions, this charming riverside establishment has refreshed the concept of carb-ridden, bursting-at-the-seams Italian dining. The conclusion? Del Mercato ranks highly amongst the best Italian restaurants in London.
The newly launched Moreno restaurant situated inside Kensington’s lush Baglioni London Hotel sees two Michelin star Italian chef, Moreno Cedroni, share his avant garde approach to Italian cuisine with a new audience at his first venture outside Italy.
Upscale atmosphere, cocktails and an array of Middle Eastern dishes at luxuriant Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge on Brompton Road across from Harrods.
Next month the Shard in London opens its viewing platform to the public. Later in the year there will also be luxury apartments, a 5-star hotel and offices.
Nestled neatly in between the bustling eateries, cafés and restaurants of Wimbledon Village sits the striking womenswear boutique Piajeh.
From the ornate splendour of its golden sandstone exterior, to the arresting views across the Thames from the roof terrace of the Royal Penthouse; Corinthia have not only succeeded in returning this once iconic building to its former glory, but in surpassing it, crafting a Grand Hotel truly fit for the 21st Century.
As I walked up the steps into this red and white 5 Star luxury Victorian townhouse hotel, British flag fluttering above me, porter warmly welcoming me, I immediately fell for London’s world-renowned class and charm. I was making the same walk many major stars had walked before me
Beautifully authentic, classic design fused with little modern luxuries. Padding around the corridors in your dressing gown will make you feel like you’ve slipped into one of JK Rowling’s novels or fallen asleep and awoken in another time.
the most exclusive member gyms in London with which to challenge your inner Olympian
Using state-of-the-art technology to make use of precious city space
A Mecca to motoring enthusiasts across the country
Doesn’t Dad deserve the simplicity and flexibility of access to a private jet anywhere in the world
At Chelsea’s epicenter there sits a shop who’s name means ‘to shine’ in the Gawwada language. Fifteen years of great success and sterling reputation…
Acting almost as a premiere to Louboutin’s life, the Christian Louboutin exhibition showcases an interactive journey from room to room, that peels back the layers of a boundary pushing fashion genius.
Exclusive interior design firm Muralto have teamed up audio-visual specialists RSAV Solutions to provide a superb home entertainment showroom in Marylebone, illustrating the potential for clients’ homes.
Many of you may have seen it featured on hit Channel 4 reality show, Made in Chelsea a few weeks ago and the Shake-weight has been making waves ever since.
Definitely worth ticking this one off from the long list of astonishing exhibitions and events that London is playing host to this summer. For those accessory lovers out there, this is the perfect occasion for an enlightening and informative adventure.
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