Chinese New Year with HKK
byJodie Jones takes a culinary journey through China and celebrates the Chinese New Year with HKK’s dedicated ten course menu…
Jodie Jones takes a culinary journey through China and celebrates the Chinese New Year with HKK’s dedicated ten course menu…
Jodie Jones review the Gaucho Group’s globally-renowned Argentinian beef in the mega-restaurant’s sleek Gaucho Piccadilly venue… Vegans and vegetarians need not apply.
Stepping in from the unwavering phosphorescence of Bayswater’s bustling Queensway, glistening as a beacon amidst the dwindling December twilight, one leaves the chaotic intricacies of London’s assorted inhabitants and their rituals behind and enters an Oriental spectacle, greedily absorbed by each of the five senses.
Adamant that their new model “defines the car of tomorrow”, the folks at BMW have considered and applied a variety of environmentally responsible aspects, channeling them as faithfully as possible into the car’s aesthetics and, most importantly, performance. Ladies and gentleman, say hello to the future.
The importance of your Christmas comestibles goes without saying, but of course you and your guests will be needing something to swish back the turkey with. Knowing this, CDCLifestyle has compiled a definitive guide to holiday drinking, as recommended by the experts themselves.
Should you find yourself craving some vinous education or tastebud stimulation but too busy to jet off to Napa Valley or Reims this weekend, you’ll be glad to know that you needn’t head too far South …of the river, that is!??! Introducing Vinopolis …
Arriving home late [again] from a relentlessly long week, your Friday night comes after several delayed trains, countless bad days and an unhappy boss. You’ve declined various invitations in favour of a moody night in to brood over your impossible week from hell. Great. Your weekend starts here…
Should you find yourself yearning to dine at abnormally high altitudes – with extra leg room as standard – our great capital city seems to be expanding its skyline,so you can expand your waistline.
The 100th RHS Chelsea Flower Show is fast approaching! See a round-up of CDCLifestyle’s most indulgent ways to celebrate the botanical event.
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.
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.
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…
With summertime draped teasingly in the air and the subsequent evenings meandering into brighter, longer and more persuasive territory, eschew rush hour and the…
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.
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.
Reclining with an air of nonchalance and a glass of Möet is always a lovely way to start the afternoon. Better still: an air of nonchalance, a glass of Möet and an edible rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas carol. Yes. An edible rendition. Sipping and supping in the warmth of the Wellington Room at Park Lane’s Intercontinental hotel, Jodie Jones enjoyed the most British of traditions with the most festive of afternoon teas.
Want to buy her a perfume you know she’ll love for Christmas? Allow our list of the best perfumes to provide you with a spritz of olfactory-based inspiration and you won’t go wrong this season. From Armani to Yves Saint Laurent, there is a scent to suit all and a bottle for every woman’s dressing table…
Need some advice on the best MacBook cases around? Our definitive top 10 has a fantastic range of ideas, from flashy labels to über protective. Each case on the list centers around a different design aesthetic and desired outcome so there is a pouch to suit the needs of MacBooks everywhere. Compiled by our tech-savy computer buff, Sam Bryan-Merrett.
iPad cases make great Christmas presents. There are hundreds of styles, colours and even materials to choose from, which means finding one for the person you have in mind will be easy. Here at CDClifestyle, we have done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of the ten best designer iPad cases around. Prices range as much as the styles do, meaning there is also one to suit each bank account, too.
Still searching for those perfect Christmas gifts for her? Look no further than our list Christmas gifts that any woman will love! From candles to cream..
Jodie Jones lends her expertise in fashion to deliver her pick of the Top 10 Women’s Winter Coats. Whether you are Christmas shopping for that special someone or buying for yourself, you are sure to find something that fits the bill here. What’s more, all items are available at Harrods, which means you don’t have to worry about compromising on quality this winter.
CDClifestyle visits one of the cutest hotel restaurants to be found amidst the foray of hotels in London, introducing: Apero.
What do Hugo Taylor’s parents do? Which British teatime staple is Jamie Laing’s family credited with? Read our Made in Chelsea Family Fortunes guide.
Nestled neatly in between the bustling eateries, cafés and restaurants of Wimbledon Village sits the striking womenswear boutique Piajeh.